Swimming Pools

Fact: in almost all projects the pool itself is less than half the cost of the total pool project!   We can help you with all of the many things that make a total project - including choosing a pool.

We are professional landscape designers, not pool salespeople.  We will guide you to the best choices for your project from all the choices available.  We are not tied to any one company!

Building a pool includes:

• tearing out what's there and regarding the property
  
• sitting the pool
  
• setting the pool elevations
  
• choosing the shape
  
• choosing the type of pool (gunite, concrete, fiberglass, vinyl-lined composite or steel)
  
• choosing the types of utilities (filters, scrubbers, cleaners)
  
• choosing the layout, styles, colors and materials for the pool and the pool apron (the area around the pool or pool "deck")
  

  . . . and . . .* the fencing (dozens of choices) * gates w/ safety latches * the night lighting * the irrigation * the outdoor showers * the flowers * the shrubs * the trees for screening and privacy * pool covers * the lawn repair * pool "blankets"

. . . and possibly . . * an outdoor wet/dry bar * heaters * a gazebo * skysails or other shade structures *  the planters * built-in seating * patios and walkways * built-in electrical utilities * built-in sound * a waterfall or other water feature

. . . and then there are . . . * "spas" * hot-tubs * utility buildings for pumps, filters and supplies * planters that can be fllled with flowers and irrigated for easy maintenance * outdoor tables, chairs and lounges

. . . and of course . . . permitting for the project with the town and/or the state

?  Did you know . . 

• There are five major types of in-ground pool structures on the market today, and there are many choices within each type?
  
  
• Most swimming pool companies sell only one type
  
  
• The pool apron ("deck") and fencing alone usually cost more than the pool itself?
  
  
• A pool project  usually costs a minimum of $50k total and can be $200k or more with hundreds of choices and decisions along the way
  
  
• A pool project can be a fantastic process with a successful result that will bring years of pleasure, or it can be a big failure that will actually reduce your property value
  
  
• Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 1 to 14
  

Building a pool is not as simple as some people would have you believe.

Who can help you plan all this and plan your budget?

We can.

Wherever you are in your process -

• first thoughts
  
• actively shopping
  
• under construction
  
• finishing the planting
  

You need a comprehensive

that will set up the design process, phases of construction and budgets to make the best of your project.

• Tell us about your project now with this
  

• e-mail us here, or
  
• call us now at 781 843 1400
  

Let's talk about how to go about setting your project up for a beautiful, functional, fun, safe and successful conclusion.  We will support you through the whole process.