Hilton Head pools, built by hand

It depends on the season, the type of pool and the scope of work. A fiberglass pool at grade with a concrete or paver deck can be done in as little as 3 weeks. A shotcrete pool can reach plaster in as little as 6 weeks, and a typical shotcrete project runs about 8 to 10 weeks. Elevated pools take about 12 weeks, and the largest turn-key elevated projects can run to fourteen.

Camp Pool Builders builds year-round, whatever the weather. The best time to start is before spring and summer, so the pool and the landscaping around it are finished by the first warm day and your family gets a full season in the water.

Size, the extras and custom features you add, the quality of materials and craftsmanship, the soil and whether the dig hits water or rock, and the warranty behind the build. Kevin goes through all of it up front, so the only changes to the project are the ones you ask for.

Usually, yes. Lot sizes have shrunk in recent years and Camp Pool Builders has become adept at building in tight spaces. Designs and estimates are free, so you can see what fits your yard before you commit to anything.

Fiberglass goes in fastest, costs less to build and uses less chemical and electricity because the surface is non-porous. Shotcrete is fully custom in size, shape and depth, with integrated spas and raised walls, and has the highest initial and long-term cost. Kevin builds both, so he will tell you the pros and cons of each for your yard and budget rather than steer you to one.

Kevin sets up a meeting at the property to talk about your interests and budget, learns what you picture in the backyard, and designs the pool around your lifestyle, yard and budget. The same person who designs the pool supervises it from start to finish.