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Custom Gunite Pools.

Built to Last. Designed to Impress.

At Envisioning Green, we believe your pool should be as durable as it is beautiful. That is exactly what you get when you build with gunite pools. It gives you a backyard centerpiece meant to last for decades.
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What Is a Gunite Pool?

Gunite is a mix of cement, sand, and water that’s sprayed at high pressure onto a steel rebar frame to form the pool’s shell. Unlike fiberglass or vinyl-liner pools, which come from a factory mold, gunite is applied on site. That means the shape, size, and layout aren’t limited to a preset design. If you can picture it, we can likely build it.
Once the shell cures, it gets finished with plaster, pebble, tile, or an aggregate surface. You choose the look and feel.
Gunite pools in Southern Illinois

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Why Choose Gunite?

Unlimited Design Freedom Gunite pools can be built in almost any shape, depth, or size. A free-form lagoon, a clean geometric lap pool, a sun shelf, a swim-up bar, a natural stone waterslide. Gunite handles all of it. Your design isn’t boxed in by a mold.
Built to Last A well-built gunite pool can last 50+ years or more with routine care. The steel-reinforced shell holds up against cracking and shifting, which matters a lot in areas where the ground moves seasonally.
Higher Property Value Because gunite pools are permanent, high-quality installations, they tend to add more resale value than other pools.
Finish Options From classic white plaster to pebble finishes and glass tile accents, there’s a wide range of surfaces to match your outdoor space.
Fits Into a Bigger Outdoor Living Plan Since gunite pools are built in place, they connect naturally with hardscaping, water features, pavilions, fire features, and landscaping. We can design your whole backyard as one connected space instead of a pool that just happens to sit in the yard.

How a Gunite Pool Gets Built

Design and Planning

We work with you on layout, depth, and any custom features like sun shelves, swim lanes, or waterslides.

Steel Reinforcement

A rebar grid goes in first to give the shell its strength.

Curing

The shell cures for about 7 to 10 days before moving forward.

Plumbing and Equipment

Filtration, circulation, heating, and lighting all get installed and tested.

Fill and Startup

The pool fills, water chemistry gets balanced, and every system gets checked before handoff.

Excavation

The site gets dug out to match the design.

Gunite Application

Gunite is sprayed onto the steel frame to form the pool's structure.

Tile and Coping

Waterline tile and coping go in to define the edges and finish the look.

Interior Finish

Plaster, pebble, or tile gets applied to the interior.

Meet with you for our

“Pool School” for a detailed run down on what is next, maintenance, & care.

Timelines depend on design complexity, permitting, and site conditions, but most gunite pool projects take 8 to 12+ weeks from groundbreaking to completion.

Gunite vs. Vinyl vs. Fiberglass

Feature Gunite Fiberglass Vinyl Liner
Design Flexibility Unlimited custom shapes Limited to pre-made molds Semi-customizable
Lifespan 50+ years 25–30 years 7–15 years (liner replacement needed)
Surface Feel Smooth to textured, customizable Smooth gelcoat Smooth vinyl
Repairs Long-term durability, resurfacing every 10–15 years Minimal maintenance Liner replacement required periodically
Best For Custom, high-end backyard designs Faster installs, standard shapes Budget-conscious projects
Gunite pools in Southern Illinois

Custom Features We Build Into Gunite Pools

  • Sun shelves and tanning ledges
  • Natural stone waterslides
  • Swim lanes and lap pools
  • Vanishing edges and infinity edges
  • Spas and attached hot tubs
  • Water features like sheer descents, bubblers, and deck jets
  • Integrated lighting
  • Natural stone and travertine decking
  • Custom tile and mosaic work
  • Integrated bubblers
  • Integrated seating
  • Swim up bars

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Why Envisioning Green?

A gunite pool isn’t just about the shell. It’s about how the pool fits into your whole backyard. As a full-service outdoor living contractor, we handle the pool, the hardscaping, pavilions, drainage, and landscaping as one project. Your backyard gets built around a single vision from the start, not pieced together after the fact.
Custom gunite swimming pool with integrated spa, sun shelf, premium decking, and landscaping

Frequently Asked Questions

Most projects take usually 8 to 12 weeks depending on design complexity, permitting, and weather.
Costs vary based on size, depth, custom features like waterslides or sun shelves, decking material, and site conditions. We put together a detailed, itemized proposal during your design consultation. Most gunite pools that we do start at $150,000.00.
Yes. Natural stone waterslides are something we build often, and they can be customized to match your landscape.

Pools and Features We Specialize In

Pools

Fully customizable concrete pools that offer nearly unlimited flexibility in shape, size, depth, finishes, and integrated features.

Fiberglass Swimming Pools

Pre-manufactured pool shells featuring smooth, durable finishes, streamlined installation, and easy long-term maintenance.

Vinyl Swimming Pools

Versatile and cost-effective pools available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, liner patterns, and custom configurations.

Pool Decking & Surrounds

Thoughtfully designed patios and hardscapes that connect your pool to the surrounding landscape and complete the outdoor living space.

Pool Equipment

Reliable, energy-efficient pumps, filtration, heating, cooling, sanitation, lighting, and automation systems designed for effortless pool ownership.

Hot Tubs

A hot tub extends how you use your backyard beyond the warm months and gives you a place to unwind after a long day.

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