How Our Fiberglass Pool Installation Process Works

Excavation site with a rectangular in-ground fiberglass swimming pool being installed, surrounded by orange safety fencing and dirt.

Step 1: Fiberglass Pool Design – Tailored to Your Vision

Every stunning pool starts with a solid plan. Our process begins by helping you choose the right:

  • Pool shape and size to fit your family and space

  • Crystite® gelcoat pool color for resort-like water clarity

  • Optional add-ons like tanning ledges, spas, bubblers, or waterfalls

  • Pool placement & backyard layout for maximum beauty and function

Whether you after a lap pool for fitness or a family-friendly retreat, our team will help you design a pool that checks every box.

Step 2: Excavation & Installation – Precision from the Ground Up

Once your design is finalized, we break ground—literally.

As your dedicated pool builder in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, we manage all phases of the pool excavation, plumbing, and backfilling:

  • Careful excavation based on pool specs and property slope

  • Precision pool delivery and crane placement

  • Plumbing systems for circulation, filtration, and water features

  • Backfilling and compacting to secure your pool.

  • Installation of steps, lighting, jets, and add-ons

Our crew handles everything as if it's their own home—every dig, pipe, and pour.

Step 3: Electrical, Landscaping & Backyard Completion

Once the pool is filled and leveled, we support or coordinate:

  • Electricians for lighting, pumps, automation, and heaters

  • Backyard contractors for patios, pavers, fencing, or sod

  • Landscaping and hardscaping to frame your new backyard getaway

You can bring in your own contractors or choose from our list of trusted pros—experienced with pool environments and outdoor living construction.

Our goal is a fully functional and beautiful space—done efficiently, done right

Why Summerside Pools?

✅ Family-owned & hands-on from day one

✅ Full-service pool contractor—no runaround, no outsourcing

✅ Over 30+ pool styles from 3 premium brands

✅ Expert in tanning ledge pools, plunge pools, and spillover spas

✅ Specializing in backyard transformation across NKY & Cincinnati

Are you Searching for Pool Builder Near Me? Or Pool Installer Near Me?
Don’t worry you are in the right place!

  • Northern Kentucky: Florence, Union, Independence, Fort Thomas, Alexandria and more

  • Cincinnati Region: Mason, Loveland, West Chester, Anderson, Hyde Park, to the west side

  • Southeast Indiana: Lawrenceburg, Bright, Greendale, Hidden Valley, throughout the whole Tri-state

Start With the Right Pool Brand for Your Backyard

At Summerside Pools, fiberglass installation isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a fully customized experience built around three of the best pool brands in the industry:

  • Liberty Pools

    Known for advanced engineering, Crystite® shimmer finishes, and customizable features like bubblers, cascades, and tanning ledges.

    Dive Into Liberty Pools

  • Ocean Reef Pools

    Designed for easy luxury, these models often include built-in spas, ledges, and family-friendly shapes ready for immediate backyard fun

    Make Waves with Ocean Reef Pools

  • Imagine Pools

    Featuring elegant curves, bold colors, and high-performance Composite Armour™ technology with Kevlar® reinforcement.

    Imagine Pool Parties
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fiberglass Pool Installation

  • Fiberglass pools arrive pre-manufactured as one solid shell. After we excavate the site to your pool’s exact shape, we crane-lift the pool into place, level it, connect all plumbing, and backfill around it. Then we fill it with water, hook up the equipment, and add your finishing features like lighting or tanning ledges. It’s clean, fast, and efficient—typically completed in just a few weeks.

  • With Summerside Pools, full-service means we handle everything up to your electrical and landscaping finish. That includes:

    • Pool delivery & placement

    • Excavation and grading

    • Plumbing installation

    • Backfilling and leveling

    • Pool accessories (lights, jets, bubblers, etc.)

    • System testing and filling

    • Coordination with your contractors (or ours) for final landscaping, hardscaping, and electrical

    We manage the heavy lifting so you don’t have to juggle contractors or timelines.

  • We highly recommend working with a professional local pool builder—especially for fiberglass pools. Installation requires precise digging, leveling, plumbing, and setting that can’t be undone easily if mistakes are made. Our team has years of hands-on experience in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati backyards, with proven partnerships for electric and landscape support. DIY often leads to costly repairs and missed permits.

  • Fiberglass pools are:

    • Faster to install (2–3 weeks vs. months for concrete)

    • Lower maintenance (non-porous, algae-resistant surface)

    • More durable (no liner to replace, no resurfacing needed)

    • Smooth & safe (no abrasiveness like gunite or rough tile)

    • Energy-efficient (retain heat longer and use fewer chemicals)

    They're ideal for families looking for a low-hassle, high-style backyard pool.

  • Most fiberglass pool installations are completed in 2 to 4 weeks after permits are approved and the shell is delivered. Add a few more weeks if you're also including patios, landscaping, or fencing. Compared to other pool types, fiberglass is by far the fastest route to a completed pool—without compromising quality.

Let’s Build Your Dream Pool Together

Ready for a fiberglass pool builder who understands your vision and manages everything from design to landscaping?

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