New Jersey Gunite Pool Builder

At Elite Landscapes & Pools, we specialize in the design and construction of custom gunite swimming pools for discerning homeowners throughout New Jersey. A gunite pool is more than a place to swim, it is a permanent architectural feature of your home and landscape. Our approach blends timeless design, structural integrity, and refined craftsmanship to create pools that feel intentional, enduring, and seamlessly integrated with their surroundings.

Custom Luxury Pool Builder in New Jersey

Choose Elite as Your Custom Pool Builder

When you call Elite to build a gunite pool, you’re not only calling a custom pool builder, but also a firm that can complete the entire project from the design phase to the final completion. From building over 500 projects to date, we’ve earned the experience necessary to complete all aspects of the custom pool design and build project.

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Custom Gunite Pool Builder in New Jersey

Key Advantages of Gunite Pools:

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Fully custom shapes, dimensions, and depths

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Superior strength and long-term structural integrity

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Ideal for high-end finishes such as plaster, pebble, quartz, and tile

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Seamless integration with spas, sun shelves, water features, and coping details

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Designed to complement custom patios, masonry, and architectural elements

Why Choose a Gunite Pool

Gunite pools represent the highest standard in custom pool construction. Unlike prefabricated alternatives, gunite allows for complete design freedom and superior durability.

Gunite pools are built to last for generations when properly engineered and constructed, an expectation we take seriously on every project.

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Our Design-Build Approach

Elite operates as a true design-build firm, allowing us to maintain complete control over quality, accuracy, and execution from initial concept through final completion. Every pool project begins with a comprehensive evaluation of the property, existing architecture, and the client’s vision, ensuring each design is both purposeful and highly customized.

What truly sets Elite apart is that the same professionals who design your project are directly involved in building it. This seamless integration creates a level of precision, accountability, and behind-the-scenes coordination that is simply unattainable in a fragmented design-bid-build process.

The result is a smoother experience for the client, clearer communication at every phase, and a final product executed exactly as it was envisioned, without compromise.

Step 1 – Site Evaluation & Vision Development

We analyze grades, drainage, access, setbacks, and existing conditions while discussing how you intend to live and entertain in the space. This ensures the pool functions as part of a complete outdoor environment—not an isolated feature.

Step 2 – Custom Pool & Backyard Design

Our in-house licensed Landscape Architects develops a fully customized design that considers:

Township Requirements
Pool geometry and proportion
Relationship to the home and interior spaces
Sun exposure and prevailing views
Integration with patios, outdoor kitchens, and landscape elements
Engineering feasibility and long-term performance

Designs are presented in detailed 2D and 3D formats, allowing you to clearly visualize the finished space before construction begins. We work with you to customize the design to your liking.

Step 3 – Detailed Construction Proposal

Once the design is finalized, we provide a transparent, line-item proposal outlining the scope of work, materials, and specifications allowing for informed decisions, budgeting, and potential project phasing.

Gunite Pool Construction Process:

Our construction process emphasizes precision, durability, and craftsmanship at every stage. Many of the phases are completed by our in-house team.

Excavation & Structural Preparation
Steel Reinforcement (Rebar) Installation
Gunite Application & Curing
Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Systems
Tile, Coping, and Interior Finish Installation
Equipment Start-Up & Final Commissioning

We partner with experienced engineers, inspectors, and specialty trades to ensure all work meets or exceeds local codes and industry best practices.

The Construction Process

Custom Features & Enhancements

Each feature is selected and detailed to align with the overall architectural vision. Elite pools are often complemented by refined details that elevate the experience:

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Integrated spas and negative-edge details

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Sun shelves and custom entry steps

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Seamless transitions to outdoor living spaces

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Premium tile and coping selections

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Automated pool controls and lighting

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Fire and water features

Built for New Jersey Homes

With decades of experience building pools in New Jersey, we understand the importance of proper engineering for freeze-thaw conditions, soil variability, and local permitting requirements. Our pools are designed and constructed with longevity, serviceability, and seasonal performance in mind.

The Elite Difference:

Nearly two decades of high-end residential experience
In-house licensed Landscape Architect’s
Fully integrated design-build process
Meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship
Clear communication and professional project management

We intentionally limit the number of projects we take on each season to ensure every client receives the attention their investment deserves.

If you are considering a custom gunite pool and expect a refined, professional experience from start to finish, we invite you to connect with our team.