Residential · Wellington, FL
A gunite pool is built for strength, custom shapes, and long-term value when the structure and steel are done right. Prime Pool Builders Wellington has served Wellington since 2016, handling new gunite pool construction, structural repairs, and finish upgrades with clear schedules and written specs.
Prep and base work decide how a gunite pool performs for decades. We start with layout, utility locates, excavation, and soil evaluation, then install forms, sump planning, and a compacted sub-base where specified. Next comes #3 or #4 rebar (per engineering) with proper spacing, bonding wire, and an equipotential bonding grid, plus stub-ups for returns, skimmers, main drain lines, and cleaner lines. Before any concrete is placed, we pressure test plumbing, set light niches, and verify elevations for tile line, coping, and deck interfaces so the shell ties together cleanly.
Wellington heat, seasonal rain, and high groundwater demand tight control of curing, waterproofing, and finishes. After pneumatically applied gunite is shot to engineered thickness, we carve benches, steps, and ledges for safe, consistent geometry, then keep the shell moist for proper cure to reduce shrinkage cracking. For rehab work, we address hollow spots, delamination, rusting steel, and structural cracks with saw-cut removal, steel treatment, and re-shooting or high-strength repair mortar where appropriate. Finish options include plaster, quartz, pebble aggregates, waterline tile, and poured or paver decks with broom-finish texture, plus upgrades like LED lights, variable-speed pumps, cartridge filtration, and salt systems sized to the pool volume.
Wellington customers choose us because we build and repair gunite pool shells the way inspectors and engineers want to see them: steel first, hydraulics second, then concrete, waterproofing, and finish. You get a licensed and insured contractor, a detailed scope, and a sequence that prevents rework, including pressure tests, steel and bonding checks, and clear hold points before shotcrete and before interior finish. Our crews are used to troubleshooting real problems such as persistent leaks, popped tile lines, loose coping, and deck movement, and we recommend fixes that match the cause, not just the symptom. If your project includes a remodel, we can coordinate coping, tile, equipment pad plumbing, electrical, and deck interfaces so the finished pool looks intentional, not patched together.
At the closing walkthrough, we verify elevations, fittings, and surface details, then review startup steps so your new or repaired gunite pool is protected from day one. You receive a written proposal, equipment cut sheets (pump, filter, heater or heat pump if included), a simple maintenance plan, and photos of key stages like steel, plumbing, and shell work on request. For repairs, we document what was removed, how the structure was rebuilt, and what was tested, including leak detection results and pressure test readings when applicable. The goal is a shell and system you can trust, with clean lines at the tile and coping, steady circulation, and a finish that cures and wears the way it should.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate after an on-site evaluation to confirm access, elevations, utilities, and scope.
Timelines vary by design, permitting, weather, and material lead times, but most gunite pool builds run several weeks from excavation through plaster and start-up. We provide a schedule outline with your estimate.
Often, yes. If the shell is structurally sound, a remodel may include resurfacing, tile and coping, deck repairs, new skimmers and returns, and a full equipment upgrade.
We coordinate permitting and inspection steps required for pool construction, including electrical and barrier-related items, based on the project scope.
We build custom shapes and practical features like spas, sun shelves, benches, LED lights, water features, and automation-controlled systems, based on your layout, setbacks, and budget.
A gunite pool gives you design freedom with a reinforced concrete shell that can be built to fit tight layouts, deep ends, tanning ledges, and integrated spas. Prime Pool Builders Wellington builds new gunite pool shells and performs structural repairs with a process that emphasizes engineering, rebar placement, plumbing pressure testing, and proper curing before finish materials go on. Whether you are starting from bare ground or dealing with cracks, leaks, or a failing surface, we focus on the root cause so the repair holds and the remodel looks seamless.
Gunite construction is more than spraying concrete. The strength of the shell comes from correct excavation lines, a stable base, properly tied steel, and consistent gunite thickness with careful trimming while green. We set skimmers, returns, drains, and light niches before the shoot, then verify hydraulics with pressure testing. That sequencing prevents hidden leaks and avoids tearing into a finished shell later.
For gunite pool repair, we commonly address hollow areas, spalling, rusting rebar, bond beam damage at the tile line, and structural cracks that telegraph through plaster. Effective repairs usually require removing compromised material to sound concrete, cleaning and treating exposed steel, rebuilding with compatible cementitious materials, then restoring waterproofing and the interior finish. If the problem is movement or groundwater, we also look at drainage and deck interfaces so the same issue does not come back.
After construction or repair, we help you choose finishes and equipment that match how you use the pool, not just what looks good. Options like pebble interiors, waterline tile, salt chlorination, and a variable-speed pump can improve durability and daily operating cost when properly sized and installed. If you want a gunite pool built or repaired in Wellington, we can provide a free written estimate with clear specs, timelines, and scope.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in Wellington. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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