Transform Your Backyard Into a Permanent Oasis
Concrete inground pool installation creates a permanent extension of your home, not a temporary addition that looks out of place. When you choose concrete over fiberglass or vinyl, you’re investing in a pool that becomes an architectural feature of your property.
SpringLake Pools & Masonry has completed inground pool installations throughout Dallas, PA and surrounding areas since 2007. We specialize in concrete pools because they offer something fiberglass and vinyl pools can’t – true customization and permanent beauty that lasts for generations.
Concrete pools are built to be permanent fixtures in your backyard landscape. When we excavate your pool, we’re not just digging a hole – we’re creating the foundation for a backyard feature that will outlast your mortgage.
The difference is immediately obvious when you see concrete pools next to other types. Fiberglass pools look like oversized bathtubs dropped into the ground. Vinyl liner pools sag and wrinkle over time. Concrete pools look intentional, architectural, and built to last.
Want kidney shapes, geometric designs, or flowing organic curves? Concrete makes any vision possible. Our masonry background gives us another advantage – we integrate features that look planned and permanent, not like separate projects added over time.
Building your concrete pool takes 6-8 weeks from start to finish. Weather can affect timing, but we work year-round in Pennsylvania. Winter installation means your pool is ready for spring swimming.
Weeks 1-2: Excavation and Permits
We handle all township permits and paperwork. Excavation reveals your property’s unique challenges – rocky soil, clay deposits, or steep slopes that require specialized equipment and techniques.
Weeks 3-4: Steel and Plumbing
Steel reinforcement framework provides structural strength. We use extra steel for Pennsylvania freeze-thaw cycles. All plumbing lines are installed before concrete application.
Weeks 5-6: Concrete Application
Gunite or shotcrete creates your pool shell in one day. Weather must be perfect – no rain or extreme temperatures. Concrete cures over several days with careful monitoring.
Weeks 7-8: Finishing and Startup
Plaster, tile, and coping installation complete your pool. Final startup includes filling, equipment commissioning, and water balancing. Your pool is swim-ready when we leave.
Concrete inground pool installation represents a significant home improvement investment. Most clients spend between the cost of a luxury car and a small home addition, depending on size, features, and site conditions.
Key Investment Factors:
Long-Term Financial Benefits
The major advantage is permanence. Your concrete shell never needs replacement – just resurfacing every 15-20 years. Vinyl liner pools need new liners every 8-10 years at $4,000-$6,000 each time.
Quality pools add 60-70% of their cost to home value. In desirable areas like Back Mountain and Clarks Summit, pools often add their full cost to property value.
Most concrete pools take 6-8 weeks to complete. Weather can affect timing, especially during concrete application and finishing phases. We work year-round in Pennsylvania.
Concrete offers permanent installation, complete design freedom, and 50+ year lifespan. Fiberglass pools are limited to pre-made shapes and can crack. Vinyl liners need replacement every 8-10 years.
Custom concrete pools typically cost $10,000 to $15,000 more than liner pools in our area. While the upfront investment is higher, concrete pools last 50+ years compared to liner pools that need expensive replacements every 8-10 years. The long-term value makes concrete the better investment.
Luzerne County
Dallas • Back Mountain • Mountain Top • Wilkes Barre • Pittston • Nonticoke • Harveys Lake • Bear Creek • Sweet Valley
Lackawanna County
Clarks Summit • Glenmaura • Abington Township • Scranton • Moosic • Clarks Green • Dalton • Dickson City
Wyoming County
Tunkhannock
Monroe County & Poconos
Poconos • Blakeslee • Tannersville
Service Area Coverage Throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania