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SRL’s Forever Pool base-rate guidelines are $65,000 for the 10′ × 20′ Cocktail Pool, $80,000 for the 16′ × 32′ Hudson Pool, and $120,000 for the 20′ × 40′ Catskill Pool. Comparable fiberglass pools generally cost approximately 10–15% less: $55,250–$58,500, $68,000–$72,000, and $102,000–$108,000 respectively. Fiberglass dimensions and built-in features depend on the selected model. These are planning guidelines, assuming the pool is within 25′ of the home. Site conditions, selections, and final scope affect pricing; your written proposal confirms the actual price.

SRL’s base rates include standard excavation, permits, engineering, premium pool equipment and filtration, automation, heating equipment, a saltwater system, initial pool water, and coping. Forever Pools include basic pool plaster finish and premium, pool-rated standard waterline tile. Fiberglass pools include a factory-applied interior finish and typically do not require tile. Excluded are fencing, decking, gas line connection, the main electrical feed and main water line to pool equipment, robotic cleaners, and custom tile or finish upgrades. Unforeseen conditions such as boulders, bedrock, or a high water table may require additional charges. Base guidelines assume the pool is within 25′ of the home. The written proposal defines the final scope.

SRL recommends a custom Forever Pool for homeowners seeking a fully tailored luxury pool, with greater freedom in shape, depth, finishes, and architectural details. Fiberglass appeals to homeowners who prioritize faster installation after permitting and a lower initial investment—generally 10–15% less than a comparably sized SRL Forever Pool. Its manufactured shell offers established designs with less customization. Both receive the same premium equipment package. The right choice depends on the property, budget, and overall vision.

A representative SRL project centered around a 16′ × 32′ pool may total approximately $210,000: pool $100,000; fencing $15,000; decking $30,000; grading and sod $10,000; landscaping $45,000; and outdoor lighting $10,000. The $80,000 Hudson Pool base rate is a starting guideline; $100,000 represents the average pool budget in this example. These are separate budget components, not additions automatically included in the base pool price. Materials, site conditions, design, and selected features affect the total. Every project is unique.

SRL’s most popular configuration is a 16′ × 32′ pool with a sun ledge and automatic cover, available in both Forever Pool construction and fiberglass. It offers a versatile balance of swimming, relaxing, and family use while leaving space for seating and landscaping. The best size depends on the property and how the pool will be used. Fiberglass dimensions and ledge layouts vary by model.

After permits are approved, SRL’s general construction guidelines are approximately 2 weeks for fiberglass and 3–6 months for a custom Forever Pool. Design, engineering, permitting, and scheduling take place before these construction timelines. Weather, access, unforeseen conditions, selected features, finish startup requirements, and surrounding landscape work can affect completion. These are guidelines, not guaranteed swimming dates. SRL recommends starting planning approximately 12 months before your desired swimming date.

Ask who oversees construction, how progress is communicated, what quality checks take place, and what warranties apply. Request comparable projects, references, and a written scope explaining inclusions, exclusions, and change procedures. SRL management oversees each project, provides weekly progress updates, and uses multiple construction checkpoints. SRL provides a three-year workmanship guarantee; equipment is covered separately under applicable manufacturer warranty terms. Your written agreement explains coverage.

Quotes can differ in construction methods, equipment, included work, site preparation, craftsmanship, and project management. Compare complete written scopes rather than pool dimensions alone. SRL is rooted in the Hudson Valley, with an established network of skilled contractors and experience working with local townships. Our team has completed training and earned certifications through the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance in the United States and the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada. Management oversight, construction checkpoints, weekly updates, and a three-year workmanship guarantee are part of the value of an SRL project.

Unforeseen conditions such as boulders, bedrock, a high water table, or unsuitable soil can require work beyond standard excavation. Changes to the design, materials, or selected features can also increase the cost. SRL provides a written change order describing additional work and pricing for the homeowner’s approval before proceeding. Your original proposal establishes the scope, exclusions, and any allowances.

Many overlooked details can be addressed by planning the entire outdoor space before construction. Most SRL projects are designed as a complete setting. We review how clients want to swim, relax, entertain, and move between the home, pool, and landscape, considering covers, ledges, seating, lighting, and planting early. The goal is informed decisions and fewer missed details. When construction is phased, future additions can be considered in the initial design.

Concrete is the structural material; gunite and shotcrete are methods of placing it. Plaster is an interior finish applied over the structure. SRL uses four construction methods: dry-mix gunite, with water added at the nozzle; wet-mix shotcrete, with premixed concrete sprayed into place; formed-and-poured concrete, placed within prepared forms; and insulated concrete forms (ICF), filled with concrete and left as part of the wall assembly. The method is selected for the design, engineering, and site. The interior finish is a separate selection.

Forever Pools is SRL’s name for its custom concrete pools, built using gunite, wet-mix shotcrete, formed-and-poured concrete, or insulated concrete forms filled with concrete. We select the method to suit the design, engineering, and property. Each project combines craftsmanship, selected finishes, premium equipment, and integration with the landscape. “Forever” expresses our commitment to lasting construction and long-term enjoyment; finishes and equipment still need care and eventual renewal. SRL provides a three-year workmanship guarantee, not an unlimited-lifespan warranty.

Both can provide decades of enjoyment when properly designed, installed, and maintained. The structure, interior finish, plumbing, and equipment have different service lives. Finishes may need renewal, and equipment eventually needs repair or replacement. Longevity depends on construction, site conditions, water chemistry, seasonal care, and maintenance. SRL provides a three-year workmanship guarantee and does not currently offer an additional structural warranty. Equipment and fiberglass shells carry applicable manufacturer warranties, subject to their terms.

Fiberglass generally requires less routine surface care because of its smooth gelcoat finish. Forever Pools have plaster or another selected interior finish. Both finishes can be damaged by poor water chemistry. Both pool types require balanced water, cleaning, equipment checks, and proper seasonal care. Consider the complete setup—including a cover, cleaning equipment, and a maintenance plan—alongside the construction type.

Fiberglass pools are manufactured shells with predetermined shapes, sizes, depths, and layouts. They are not fully custom pools. Delivery is not possible on every property: roads, access, overhead obstructions, and lifting space can affect whether the shell can be transported and safely placed. SRL confirms site feasibility and available models before recommending fiberglass. A Forever Pool offers greater flexibility for a fully custom design.

A sun ledge creates a shallow area for lounging and relaxing in the pool. It is part of SRL’s most popular 16′ × 32′ configuration with an automatic cover. Sun ledges are included in the Hudson and Catskill Forever Pool base prices. A ledge occupies part of the pool footprint, so SRL considers its size alongside the remaining swimming area and the client’s priorities. Fiberglass ledge dimensions and layouts depend on the model.

For homeowners who do not want a deep end, SRL generally recommends 4½ feet of water depth as a versatile starting point for recreational swimming and activities. The right depth depends on the users and their preferences; children and some adults cannot stand with their heads above water at this depth. Hudson and Catskill Forever Pool base designs include a 7′ deep end. Neither depth alone makes a pool suitable for diving, which requires a specifically designed configuration.

Compare the desired water color, surface feel, overall design, care requirements, and budget. SRL’s Forever Pool base price includes a basic interior plaster finish and premium standard waterline tile. Other interior finishes and custom tile selections are upgrades priced individually. Waterline tile is selected separately to complement the interior finish and coping. Every finish requires proper startup and balanced water chemistry.

The interior finish influences appearance, but water color also changes with depth, sunlight, and reflections. Some deposits and surface variations can be more noticeable against darker finishes. SRL recommends French gray as a timeless classic that complements natural stone, greenery, and the Hudson Valley landscape. We help each client choose for their property and preferences. Proper water chemistry helps protect the finish.

SRL designs the pool as part of the landscape, considering the home, terrain, existing trees, and views. We favor locally sourced materials and planting, natural stone, carefully placed boulders, and understated lighting. Thoughtful grading and transitions between terraces, paths, and water help connect the finished space to the property. Exact selections depend on design, suitability, and availability.

SRL includes a saltwater system with every new pool. Clients particularly appreciate the water’s softer feel on their skin and the convenience of automatic chlorine production. Comfort varies by person and depends on balanced water. Saltwater pools still contain chlorine and require testing, cleaning, and equipment maintenance. We select a system appropriate for the project.

Yes. A saltwater system generates chlorine from dissolved salt to sanitize the pool. “Saltwater” describes how chlorine is produced; it does not mean chlorine-free, chemical-free, or maintenance-free. Regular testing and balanced water are still necessary.

Seasonal costs include water-care products, electricity, heating, opening and closing, and occasional equipment repairs. Professional cleaning adds to the budget if you hire a maintenance company. Costs vary with pool size, temperature preferences, cover use, surrounding trees, and how much care you handle yourself. SRL does not currently offer pool maintenance services. A local maintenance provider can quote a service plan for your pool.

Heating cost depends on pool size, target temperature, weather, propane prices, and cover use. Propane heaters are SRL’s most popular option. We evaluate equipment and intended use rather than promise a fixed monthly operating cost. Consistent cover use helps retain heat and reduce evaporation. Heating equipment is included in SRL’s base package; the gas line connection is excluded.

SRL’s most popular choice is a propane heater, particularly for clients who value faster heating and flexibility in cooler weather. A heat pump can suit steady-temperature use through the swimming season, although performance depends on outdoor conditions. The choice depends on usage, utilities, equipment sizing, and operating costs. Heating equipment is included in the base package; the gas line connection is excluded.

Most SRL clients already want an automatic cover when planning begins. They value convenience, heat retention, reduced evaporation, and help keeping debris out. A properly specified, installed, and operated automatic safety cover adds a layer of protection alongside required barriers and adult supervision. SRL considers tracks, housing, drainage, and finished details early in the design. The general new-construction addition range is $17,000–$25,000, with maintenance and eventual component replacement also part of ownership.

SRL’s general guideline is $17,000–$25,000 additional for an automatic cover incorporated into new pool construction. Pool dimensions, track installation, housing, and site conditions affect the final price. An existing-pool retrofit is inspected and quoted individually and may fall outside this range.

Yes, when the selected cover and saltwater equipment are compatible and installed and maintained according to their instructions. SRL reviews the proposed combination for the project. Correct water balance, salt concentration, equipment settings, and manufacturer-directed cleaning remain important. The operating guidance for your specific equipment takes precedence over a universal rule.

SRL includes automation with every new pool. Depending on the installed system and equipment, phone controls can manage filtration schedules, water temperature, compatible lighting, and pool/spa functions. Additional features depend on the selected package and network connectivity. Automatic cover controls follow their own safety requirements. Automation improves convenience but does not replace water testing or maintenance.

Plan for regular water testing, cleaning, emptying baskets, and checking equipment. Time varies with use, weather, surrounding trees, and whether you hire a maintenance company. A cover and robotic cleaner can reduce cleaning work, but neither eliminates routine care. A robotic cleaner is not included in SRL’s base price. SRL does not currently offer maintenance services.

SRL’s attached pool and hot tub systems must be winterized together. The attached hot tub cannot remain operational after the pool system is closed for winter. Arrange winterization with your pool maintenance company; SRL does not currently provide maintenance or winterization services.

Often, yes. SRL evaluates each property to determine pool placement, construction method, grading, drainage, and any retaining structures. Sloped or rocky sites may require additional engineering and site work. Feasibility and pricing depend on the individual property.

SRL assesses the conditions and determines what additional work is needed. Rock removal and high-water-table work are priced according to the individual circumstances, rather than a standard surcharge. These unforeseen conditions are outside standard excavation. A written change order describes additional work and cost for the homeowner’s approval before proceeding.

Possibly. SRL coordinates with the engineer and local township to review the proposed location, applicable requirements, and conflicts with the well, septic system, or underground lines. The pool may need repositioning or existing infrastructure may require relocation. Relocation work is priced separately and reviewed before proceeding. Feasibility depends on the property and approvals.

Sometimes. SRL evaluates access early and considers smaller machinery, temporary removals, or crane placement where practical. Restricted access can affect the method, schedule, and cost; additional access work is priced individually. Fiberglass delivery is not possible on every property, so feasibility must be confirmed before selecting a shell.

SRL manages permit submissions, coordinates engineering, and schedules required construction inspections. Permits and engineering are included in the base pool rates. We work with the relevant township and project professionals throughout approval and construction. Requirements and approval timelines vary by property and municipality.

Required distances vary by municipality and property. SRL verifies applicable setbacks during planning, coordinating with the township and engineer as needed. Property lines, easements, septic systems, wells, and other restrictions can affect placement. The base-price assumption that the pool is within 25′ of the home is a pricing guideline—not a zoning setback or approval requirement.

SRL recommends starting approximately 12 months before your desired swimming date. This allows time for design, engineering, permits, selections, scheduling, and construction, and helps coordinate decking, fencing, landscaping, and lighting. The final schedule depends on approvals, site conditions, scope, and availability.

Yes. SRL designs the pool and surrounding spaces as a coordinated whole, including stonework, decking, grading, planting, lighting, and supporting infrastructure. We also offer phased construction. Future features can be considered in the initial design so space, access, drainage, and utility provisions are planned before finished work is completed. Scope, pricing, and scheduling are established for each project and phase.

SRL prices renovations after inspecting the existing pool. Cost depends on condition and scope, from plaster, tile, and coping replacement to equipment upgrades, plumbing repairs, or structural changes. After inspection, we prepare a project-specific scope and proposal based on the pool’s needs.

Persistent roughness, worn areas, exposed underlying material, or a deteriorating finish may indicate resurfacing is needed. Staining or discoloration alone does not necessarily mean replacement is required. SRL inspects the finish and considers the water-care history before recommending repair or resurfacing. Pricing follows inspection.

Yes. SRL can replace tile and coping as a standalone renovation when the structure and supporting surfaces are suitable. We inspect for deterioration, movement, and other issues that may need repair before installation. Scope and pricing are determined after inspection.

Yes, when the existing pool and site conditions make the addition feasible. SRL evaluates the structure, plumbing, equipment, and space before preparing a proposal. Adding a hot tub to an existing pool generally costs more than incorporating it during new construction. The $35,000 guideline for a 10′ × 10′ corner hot tub applies to new pool construction; retrofits are priced individually after inspection.

Yes. SRL offers saltwater conversions following an inspection of the pool and equipment. We assess compatibility, select an appropriately sized system, and identify necessary modifications. Pricing follows inspection. A saltwater pool still uses chlorine generated from dissolved salt and needs balanced water and routine maintenance.

Yes. SRL installs automatic covers on existing pools when layout and site conditions allow. We inspect the pool, decking, available space, and equipment location to determine the installation approach. Retrofit pricing is provided after inspection and may differ from the $17,000–$25,000 new-construction guideline.

SRL inspects the existing pool before recommending renovation or replacement. We consider structural condition, equipment, plumbing, desired changes, and the cost of each approach. Renovation may make sense when the structure is sound and the layout still meets your needs. Replacement may be more practical when extensive repairs or major changes are required. The recommendation and pricing are specific to your pool and goals.

SRL offers a complimentary visual pool inspection of visible, accessible conditions. It can identify apparent concerns and whether further testing is appropriate, but does not establish the condition of concealed plumbing or components. Leak detection and other diagnostic testing fall under a $3,500 inspection fee, with scope confirmed before work. Finding a leak is not guaranteed: pipe depth, accessibility, and other conditions can limit detection. Repairs and renovations are quoted separately. A closed or non-operational pool can limit what can be assessed.

SRL Pools is based in Stone Ridge, New York, and serves homeowners across Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange counties in the Hudson Valley. Send your project address so we can discuss your property and the next steps.

Start with your project address, a few photos of the yard, a wish list, and your budget range. Let us know how you want to use the space—swimming, relaxing, entertaining, or a complete pool and landscape project. We can then discuss scope and next steps.

No. A cover is one layer of protection, not a substitute for supervision, required barriers, or safe pool use. Follow the selected cover’s instructions and applicable requirements. Never treat the cover as a play surface.

Yes. SRL specializes in pool hardscape, including coping, terraces, patios, retaining and garden walls, steps, and pathways. Levels, foundations, drainage, structure, and transitions into the pool and landscape are coordinated before the finished stonework.

Ipe, mahogany, and larch can be considered during planning. Exact species, grade, sourcing, availability, wet-use suitability, detailing, and care are confirmed for the project. Discuss whether you prefer a maintained finish or natural weathering.

Yes. Paths, steps, stonework, planting, and gathering areas can be planned together. Wiring routes, power supplies, controllers, fixture positions, glare, and service access are easier to coordinate before masonry and decking are finished.

We can discuss swimming ponds, ornamental ponds, waterfalls, and natural water features around your property. These have different design and care requirements. A swimming pond needs a bathing-specific water-quality and circulation plan; an ornamental or existing pond is not automatically suitable for swimming.

Financing availability and payment arrangements are not confirmed in this guide. Contact SRL to discuss the current options and the written terms for your project.

SRL provides a three-year workmanship guarantee. Equipment and fiberglass shells are covered under applicable manufacturer warranties and their individual terms. SRL does not currently offer an additional structural warranty. Your written agreement confirms coverage, exclusions, and care requirements. The Forever Pools name is not an unlimited-lifespan warranty.

The 10′ × 20′ Cocktail Forever Pool has no deep end and a general base rate of $65,000. A comparable fiberglass pool is approximately $55,250–$58,500, depending on the available model and scope. Base assumptions and exclusions apply; a written proposal confirms the actual price.

The 16′ × 32′ Hudson Forever Pool includes a sun ledge and a 7′ deep end, with a general base rate of $80,000. A comparable-size fiberglass pool is approximately $68,000–$72,000; its depth, ledge, and dimensions depend on the selected model. An automatic cover is additional. Base assumptions and exclusions apply; a written proposal confirms the actual price.

The 20′ × 40′ Catskill Forever Pool—“the perfect size pool”—includes a sun ledge, a 7′ deep end, and full entry steps, with a general base rate of $120,000. A comparable-size fiberglass pool is approximately $102,000–$108,000; dimensions and built-in features depend on the selected model. Base assumptions and exclusions apply; a written proposal confirms the actual price.

A 10′ × 10′ corner hot tub incorporated into new pool construction is generally $35,000 additional. Adding a hot tub to an existing pool generally costs more and is priced individually after inspection. Feasibility and final scope are confirmed for each project. SRL’s attached pool and hot tub systems must be winterized together.