Pool Paradise

Services

Concrete Pool
Hardscape
Landscape
Pergolas
Retaining Walls
Location: Raleigh
Timeline: 4 Months

Project Details

a freeform pool in the backyard patio of a home

The project included the construction of a new concrete pool. This is one of the most prestigious pools we have built to date. Caliber Custom Pools transformed a simple backyard into a new outdoor oasis.  We began with the excavation of a 40′ x 18′ at a 3′-6″ shallow end to a 6′ deep end. The process required meticulous planning and detailing to ensure all elevations transitioned together smoothly.

Once the pool was shot with the shotcrete, we allowed the water to sit for a mandatory 30-day curing. Shortly after, the plumbing was installed, and a Salt Pool Pump System was installed. Once all the underground was completed, we returned to complete the backfill. We used high-quality materials to backfill against the pool, using only fine sand. Once the pool was backfilled and a proper grade was established. we began the process to start the hardscaping of the pool. The hardscape began with the installation of a 12″ x 16″ concrete footer for an 8″ CMU retaining wall.

Once the structural wall was installed, we veneered the wall with a decorative stone.  Once the wall was installed, we added a series of box drains, channel drains, and connected all gutters. The hardscaping included installing a Geofabric Film barrier to separate the earth from the strong ABC Crush and Run Stone Base, screening, leveling sand, and lastly, we began installing the interlocking pavers. Once all the hardscaping was completed, we prepared the pool for a plaster spray. Once the plaster was installed, the pool was filled and all the pumps were fired up to open up the new outdoor retreat.

Materials

Ivory Travertine Coping

Ivory Travertine Coping

Barbados Aqua Blue- Porcelain Pool Tile

Barbados Aqua Blue- Porcelain Pool Tile

Aqua Essence PebbleTec

Aqua Essence- Pebble Tec

Champlain Grey- Techo-Bloc Blue 60 Slate

Champlain Grey- Techo-Bloc Blue 60 Slate

Scope of Work

  • Radius Freeform Concrete Pool
    • Ivory Travertine Coping
    • Porcelain Tile: Barbados Aqua Blue 6″x6″ Porcelain Pool Tile
    • Aqua Essence Pool Plaster: Sparkling Blue and intermixed with earthly brown and white pebbles, this finish produces a vibrant medium blue water color
  • Retaining Wall
  • Techo-Bloc Blu60 Slate Texture
  • 12’x12′ Pergola
  • Drainage System

About Caliber Custom Pools

Caliber Custom Pools is a premier concrete pool contractor serving Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Our background in landscape design and construction gives us a unique advantage over other contractors. Our licensed and insured professionals are able to self-perform each step of the construction process. We specialize in retaining walls, hardscapes, and even drainage system installation.  

Get in touch with us today to see how we can work together to reimagine your backyard experience.