Southern Poolscapes

Learn about Smart Pool Systems and swimming pool automation from the inground pool experts at Southern Poolscapes. Every swimming pool needs a centralized control panel. As the industry moves more and more towards automated features, the importance of a programmable digital "brain" to control the functions of your swimming pool whether a gunite pool, fiberglass pool, or vinyl pool is of great importance. A programmable and digital controller maintains top efficiency of your pool and equipment thus extending the life of the equipment and materials used to construct the pool.

Looking for LED Pool Lighting solutions for your inground swimming pool? Let the experts at Southern Poolscapes educate you about LED Pool Lights and Pool Lighting. 99% of underwater lights installed in swimming pools by pool contractors are standard, old fashioned, and energy hogging incandescent bulbs i.e. Thomas Edison era. They last about 2000 hours, and are a hassle to replace. The light fixture needs to be removed from the housing using a screwdriver underwater, lifted to the surface, and a replacement bulb installed.

The pool pump is the single most inefficient piece of equipment on your pool. Standard induction motors operating at high speeds on pumps that are usually oversized are huge energy hogs. Sizing a pump correctly and using a state of the art, computer controlled permanent magnet pump (like used in hybrid cars) such as the Pentair IntelliFlo can cut your energy usage by as much as 90%! In addition, the Pentair IntelliFlo is the QUIETEST pool pump in the world. The Pentair IntelliFlo also allows for 8 different programmable speeds that automatically change based on what is operating in your pool.

This smart feature is proudly offered exclusively to Southern Poolscapes' clients. Paramount's PV3 in-floor cleaning system is the only system that provides a 99% clean guarantee. The system operates efficiently through enhanced circulation significantly reduces the heating and chemical cost through the lifetime of your pool by introducing water through the floor instead of only the wall. The only pool cleaner that will clean floors, walls, benches, steps, and even spas is the PV3 in-floor system.

Gunite pools will need to be replastered on occasion. This gives us an opportunity to reinvigorate the whole backyard. Not only will resurfacing the pool address water quality and aesthetic items, you can also change the color and update the tile. This is also the time to modify the interior of the pool, change the depth, add benches, and add water features. A complete renovation typically includes replaster, tile updating, and a modernization of your pool equipment as well. While we have the pool drained, the plumbing system issues and potential leaks can be identified and resolved from the skimmers, main drain, and light niches all the way back to your pool equipment.

Southern Poolscapes provides expert installation of top of the line pool heaters and heat pumps for your inground swimming pool. There are a various ways to heat your pool based on your swimming needs, your temperature desire, and your available utilities. Gas and propane are perfect for pool/spa combos while the lowest utility cost pool heater will be an energy smart heat pump. Solar systems are also available upon request. All of the above can be utilized to extend your swimming season. Heat pumps are the most energy efficient pool heater that you can add.

Let Southern Poolscapes educate you about our Ultimate Pool Plaster process. There is a distinct difference in the pool plaster that Southern Poolscapes puts in its inground pools than that of our competitors. Not all swimming pool finish companies manufacture pre-blended swimming pool finishes. A pre-blended product contains a consistent blend of all ingredients necessary for your finish in a ready to work bag. One of the greatest advantages of using a pre-blended product is the ability to ensure consistency of the ingredients.

Southern Poolscapes provides expert installation of pool decks. Concrete pavers are a popular decking option for all styles of inground swimming pools whether they are gunite pools, fiberglass pools or vinyl pools. Concrete pavers fall in the same price category as decorative concrete, but boast several benefits. The fact that your decorative concrete will potentially be cracked within a year is usually reason enough to justify even a small cost upgrade to pavers. We install our pavers per the recommended installation practices of the Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI).

Our relationship with some of the largest lenders in the swimming pool industry allows us to find homeowners the financing they need to build their pool. We work with lenders who finance more pools than anyone else in the country. One of the hardest aspects of purchasing a swimming pool is figuring out how to pay for it. An inground pool is a serious investment in your home, subsequently many homeowners struggle when they figure out how to come up with the financing for their pool. Southern Poolscapes is here to help ease the process for homeowners.

The very beginning of the pool construction process begins with your dream. Odds are you've been thinking of a swimming pool for quite some time. Now that you've moved on to the next step, picking a pool builder - it's important to note how critical it is to pick the right one. Who you entrust with your dream is probably the most important step in the pool construction process. Homeowners are often confronted with many different estimates that may vary by many thousands of dollars. All things considered, if a consumer has no other differentiating factors to consider, many will base their buying decision on price.

Few years Southern Poolscapes has been providing homeowners along the Gulf Coast with residential pool installation service. Our reputation for constructing high end luxury swimming pools has grown. As we continue to evolve our brand and company we are starting to receive more and more requests to bid high-end luxury swimming pools. Our construction prowess for building elaborate resort style swimming pools has begun to circulate among elite homeowners along the Gulf Coast. Thus we've become known as one of the elite Gulf Coast Pool Construction firms for high end homes.

Learn about Gunite Pools, Shotcrete Pools and Gunite Pool Installation from the experts at Southern Poolscapes. Wet mix (typically called shotcrete) is delivered by traditional rotating drum concrete trucks and shot in place by a portable pump. Most high end pool builders stopped using wet mix years ago because of increased cracking. Since it goes on wet, there is much more likelihood of shrinkage. ASTM C94, "Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete, " states time limits for the discharge of concrete.

Great design leads to great projects and great projects take time to design. Southern Poolscapes' consultants take the time necessary to design the project to your needs and specifications. Whether its gunite, vinyl or a fiberglass pool, it's more important to take a little longer at the beginning of the project than regret the results for years to come. Southern Poolscapes works with local architects, engineers and our own in-house design team to collaborate and construct your project. We will go over your objectives and the features you would like to incorporate while discussing items like salt systems, LED lighting, superior circulation, variable speed pumps, and automation.

Currently, there are a variety of pool types offered to aspiring pool owners. If you have already started your research on pools, you might have noticed how concrete pools are common, especially gunite and shotcrete pools. Gunite and shotcrete are both forms of concrete and are popularly known for their longevity and design versatility. At this moment in time, choosing a trustworthy pool contractor is crucial. In the current pool industry, many pool builders sound appealing. But if you plan on constructing luxury inground pools, do not settle for any pool builder.

Few Pool Companies handle the entire evolution from pool installation to pool maintenance and service and offer the best in pool equipment and repair like we do. Southern Poolscapes believes that in order to provide our customers complete pool care from the new swimming pool build or pool renovation to the maintenance and service of existing pools that we have to have all divisions of service and support. In addition to the pool construction side of Southern Poolscapes, there is a pool maintenance and pool service division.