New Pool Construction
Custom in-ground shotcrete pools and spas, from finely crafted luxury pools to family play pools, with a personal project manager from first sketch to start-up.
Custom pools for Fairfield and Westchester.
Shotcrete over half-inch rebar, built from Bridgeport since 1977.
Permits, timelines and a foreman named Edgar
Fairfield County and Westchester County, since 1977
All American gave us a timeline of each step along the process, so we knew what to expect and when. They did all the permits with the town, saving us an unwanted hassle.
“All American not only was the only pool company that came up with a plan to help me truly maximize the space in my yard, but I ended up going with them because they were the only company that seemed to care.”
Mark Zito, Google review “Special shout out to foreman Edgar who was very knowledgeable.”
Sarah Balsley, Google review “As Landscape Architects, we highly recommend All American Custom Pools and Spas. They have made true works of art from our designs!”
James T., Fairfield, CT, allamericanpools.com “Everything from the initial sales call, to planning, to construction, to completion was done with incredible focus on every detail.”
Craig W., Norwalk, CT, allamericanpools.com
A villa courtyard in a Bridgeport warehouse
The showroom inside the 25,000 square foot facility is built like a courtyard on the Amalfi coast, with working water features, finishes and lighting you can see run before anything is poured. It is the third step of every pool building process.
- 1977
- A 500 square foot warehouse, two trucks, renovating and repairing pools
- Now
- 25,000 square feet of showroom, warehouse and offices, more than 22 employees and 12 vehicles
- Kept
- Over 90% of the pools All American builds stay on its service routes
Seven phases, about 45 days in the ground
Before the dig, your project manager handles the design, the budget, the showroom visit and every town, wetland, conservation and architectural review meeting.
Excavation
The crew stakes out the shape agreed at the pre-construction meeting and digs to the depths on the drawing.
After permits clear, usually 2 to 8 weeks
Steel
Forming and steel
Forms go in and the rebar cage is tied in half-inch steel, a size up from the 3/8 inch most builders use.
Shell
Concrete shell
Shotcrete from a 5000 to 6000 PSI mix is applied under pressure against the steel. This is the part the lifetime structural warranty covers.
Tile
Tile, coping and terrace
Waterline tile, coping and the terrace around the pool go on once the shell has cured.
Finish
Pool finish
The interior finish is applied and the pool is filled for the first time.
Start-up
A service manager starts the equipment and walks you through how the pool runs.
Service
The Service Department takes over. All American maintains over 90% of the pools it builds.
Average build: about 45 days
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Pools, from the shell out
One licensed builder for the new pool, the remodel twenty years later and the service visits between. Developers also bring All American their commercial pools.
Renovation & Repair
Where the company started in 1977. Resurfacing and replastering, reshaping, resizing, depth changes, tile and coping repair, new decking and efficient equipment.
Water Features
Infinity edges, sheer descents, tanning ledges, natural rock and flagstone waterfalls, spa spillovers, fountains and LED pool lighting.
Pool Maintenance
A Service Department running since 1977, from one-time visits to year-round routines, with APSP and NESPA trained technicians on Hayward, Pentair and Zodiac equipment.
Spas
Built-in gunite spas that spill into the pool, and PDC hydrotherapy spas from an authorised dealer.
Lifetime Structural Warranty
Half-inch steel where most use 3/8
Every shell is shotcrete from a 5000 to 6000 PSI mix, applied under pressure over half-inch rebar. Pumps, heaters, chlorinators and filters carry three years of parts and labor.
- ACoping and waterline tileBluestone, flagstone or porcelain, set dead level
- BPool finishInterior finish over the cured shell
- CShotcrete shell5000 to 6000 PSI mix, applied under pressure
- DSteel1/2 inch rebar. Industry norm: 3/8 inch
- EExcavated gradeDug to the depths on your drawing
Fairfield and Westchester backyards
Bluestone, flagstone, natural rock and glass, from the portfolio.
“We continually receive compliments on our pool area.”
Lauren and Adam R., Westport, CT
LED lighting, fire and laminar jets
Lighting is drawn into the plan with the water features, so the pool reads as well at nine at night as it does at noon.
Tuesday to Friday, 9 to 4
Start with a meeting at 153 Dewey Street
Bring a survey or a photo of the yard. The first meeting covers the design, a working budget and what your town will ask for.