At Portland Pool Co., we build custom inground pools for homeowners across Portland, Oregon. We don’t just install pools—we design and construct outdoor spaces that add value, function, and long-term durability to your home.
If you’re considering pool construction in Portland, then you need a contractor who understands the local environment, permitting process, and ultimately what it takes to build a pool that lasts. That’s exactly what we deliver.
Custom In-ground Pool Construction
Every pool we build is tailored to the homeowner and the property. We take your ideas, refine them with our expertise, and turn them into a finished product that fits your space and your lifestyle.
We build a wide range of pool styles, including:
- Modern Geometric pools
- Freeform pool designs
- Pools with integrated spas
- Pools with water features and lighting
No templates. No shortcuts. Just high-quality pool construction built around your vision.
Our Pool Construction Process
We follow a clear, step-by-step process so you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
- Initial consultation and design planning
- Site evaluation and layout
- Excavation and structural installation
- Plumbing, electrical, and equipment setup
- Finishing, decking, and final inspection
This step-by-step approach ensures consistent quality and reliable timelines. Learn more about our process.
Why Hiring the Right Pool Builder Matters
Pool construction isn’t something you want done twice. Mistakes in excavation, plumbing, or equipment setup can lead to expensive problems down the road.
We build it right the first time.
As a Portland-based pool builder, we understand local soil conditions, drainage challenges, and building requirements. We use proven construction methods and high-quality materials to ensure your pool performs the way it should for years to come.
How Long Does Pool Construction Take?
Most pool construction projects take between 6–12 weeks, depending on the design, permitting, and weather conditions.
There are a lot of moving components in this procedure, and there may be delays due to city inspections, inclement weather, or other factors.
Approximate 6-12 Week Process
Key Steps in Building a Pool
This detailed outline highlights the key steps involved in building your pool.
The first step in the Portland Pool Co. construction process is the designing of your 3D pool. All you need to do is to contact our designers and engineers at this stage. Our designers will portray the plan for your pool directly onto the ground in your backyard.
This stage of the construction of your backyard pool will be an exciting spectacle, complete with the sounds and sights of the heavy gear everyone loves. Although our experts make it look effortless, they have honed their skills through years of practice and study. In the second week, you should expect this to take two days, with the additional week needed to pull permissions.
Steel is installed during the third week of the pool installation procedure and will take around 48 hours. You and your loved ones may kick back and unwind as you watch our engineers flex and twist the steel into the design of your new pool.
When constructing a pool with our pool builders, plumbing is a crucial component. Keeping the plumbing in good working order is essential to keeping the drainage going.
Our pool contractors and professionals are responsible for setting up the suction, main drain, and circulating systems. We will now install all of the water elements you have selected and any other flowing systems you specified in your layout.
This can take up to one week, which includes getting the plumbing and electrical permissions you need.
The next three days are dedicated to placing and shaping the pressured concrete that will become your pool. Our workers are adept at operating the heavy machinery needed to mine and form the concrete for your pool. The three-day time frame accounts for the time required for the concrete to cure.
When it comes to the aesthetic appeal of the pool’s exterior, the tile caster is the true creative force behind the scenes. It takes about a week to finish tiling and decking. Your choice of design and square footage will also affect this.
Our skilled workers have the expertise and physical ability to control the movement of the pressured concrete. Our team will knead the surface with shovels to achieve the desired look. They coat the bottom and sides of the pool with a concrete finish to complete the interior. After plastering the pool, we immediately fill it with water. It takes around three days to finish the inside.
During the initial stages of operation, the pool is nearly finished and ready for use. The pool’s readiness for use is verified by the specialist through a series of tests. The technician will begin various processes, such as turning on the recirculation pump and establishing a timer. In the end, the design is what determines how much work the expert has to do. The pool and tile deck will also be cleaned meticulously by the professional. The pool technician will start the chlorine and water balancing processes once he has finished cleaning and washing the pool and its outlying neighborhoods. Chlorine is injected gradually over the course of several days to ensure just the right concentration is reached. It takes roughly a day to finish, though you’ll need a few more days to fully blue the pool.
Finally, the deck is given its last coat of paint, marking the end of the construction phase of the pool. It will take 12 hours for the pool’s sprayed painting, which will give it a glossy new sheen, to dry completely. In just over 24 hours, this procedure will be completed.
The final stage of your project is the landscaping design, which might take up to seven days to complete (again, this time dependent on the chosen layout type). This is the final piece of the puzzle which proves the excellence of Portland Pool Company and the professional services we render.
Start Your Pool Construction Project
When you’re ready to begin your pool construction project in Portland, our expert team is here to guide you and ensure a smooth process from start to finish. We’ll guide you through the entire process and provide a clear plan for your custom pool build.