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A Henderson Gunite Pool Build, Week by Week

July 1, 2026

People picture a pool build as one big event, but it is really a chain of stages that have to land in the right order. Knowing what each week holds makes the whole project easier to live with. Here is how a typical gunite build unfolds in a Henderson backyard, from the first cut in the dirt to the day you jump in.

Week 1: Layout and Excavation

The build opens with layout, where we chalk the shape on the ground and confirm it against your plan and the setbacks the county requires. Then the excavator digs the hole to depth. This is the loudest, dustiest week, and it is also the one where the pool suddenly feels real. Access matters here, so we plan the dig route before the machine arrives.

Weeks 2 to 3: Steel, Plumbing, and Bonding

Next the steel crew ties the rebar cage that gives the shell its strength, and the plumbers run the skimmer, main drain, and return lines. This is also when the electrical bonding grid goes in, an 8 AWG copper loop required by NEC 680.26 around the shell. Each of these gets inspected before we spray any concrete. If you are weighing shell types, our custom gunite pool construction page walks through why the poured shell is so flexible.

Week 4: The Gunite Shell

Now the gunite is pneumatically applied over the steel in a single, intense day. Once it is shot and shaped, it needs to cure, so we keep it damp for about a week while it hardens. Rushing this step weakens the shell, so the calendar holds here on purpose. It is a good week to finalize your tile and coping selections.

Weeks 5 to 8: Tile, Deck, and Interior Finish

With a cured shell, the waterline tile and coping go on, then the deck is formed and poured in your chosen material. Near the end, the plaster or pebble interior finish is troweled in. Right after that we begin a slow fill and a supervised startup that balances the chemistry over several days so the new finish sets correctly.

Planning Your Own Build

Every yard is a little different, and grade, access, and features shift the schedule. The best first step is a walkthrough where we map the stages to your specific lot. Reach out through contact us or call Joinremaxprestige at (702) 363-8329 for a free design consultation and a written build calendar.

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How We Build Your Pool, Stage by Stage

One local team carries your pool through every phase of construction, whichever shell type fits your yard and budget.

Custom Gunite Pool Construction

Fully custom in-ground pools with a pneumatically applied gunite shell over a steel rebar cage, so any shape, depth, vanishing edge, or tanning ledge is possible. We run the full sequence from layout and excavation through shell, tile, deck, and interior finish.

Fiberglass Pool Installation

Factory-molded one-piece shells set on a compacted gravel base, plumbed, backfilled, and finished with coping and deck. The gelcoat interior needs no plaster, so these builds are the fastest of the three types.

Vinyl-Liner Pools

In-ground pools built with steel or polymer wall panels and a custom-fit membrane liner over a troweled floor. The lowest first cost of the build types, with a replacement liner roughly every 7 to 12 years.

Pool Remodeling and Resurfacing

Chipping out tired plaster and applying fresh white plaster, quartz, or pebble finish, replacing waterline tile and coping, and updating old drains to current anti-entrapment covers. Pebble finishes last 15 to 25 years.

Spa and Water Feature Integration

Attached raised or spillover spas that share the pool structure, plus sheer-descent waterfalls, deck jets, and bubblers tied into the automation system for a spillover that feeds the main pool.

Equipment, Automation, and Saltwater

Variable-speed pumps, cartridge or sand filters, heaters, salt chlorine generators, and app-controlled automation that runs pumps, lights, heat, and features from your phone, all wired to current code.

Budgeting for Each Phase of the Build

Pool cost depends mostly on the shell type, the size, and the finishes you choose. Vinyl-liner is the lowest first cost, fiberglass sits in the popular middle, and a fully custom gunite build runs highest because of the shape, depth, and premium deck options. Spa integration, water features, and stone decking add to the total. The ranges below are typical for the Henderson area, and we put a firm number in writing after a free design consultation.

Vinyl-Liner In-Ground Pool$35,000 to $65,000 turn-keyFiberglass Pool Package$45,000 to $85,000 installedCustom Gunite Pool$60,000 to $150,000 built
  • Lowest first cost
  • Liner replaced every 7 to 12 years
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  • One-piece shell, no plaster
  • One of the fastest builds
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  • Any shape, depth, or edge
  • Vanishing edges and tanning ledges
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Joinremaxprestige provides pool builders in Henderson, NV, guiding every backyard from the first sketch to opening day. Our crews handle custom gunite pool construction, fiberglass pool installation, vinyl-liner pools, pool remodeling and resurfacing, attached spa and hot tub integration, saltwater chlorination systems, and equipment and automation upgrades. We pour decks in stamped concrete and travertine, set code-compliant safety barriers, and tie in the NEC 680.26 bonding grid that every pool shell requires. Homeowners from Green Valley to Anthem, along Horizon Ridge Parkway and out near Lake Las Vegas, call us when they want a build run in clear stages with no guesswork.

A pool is not one job. It is a sequence of trades that have to arrive in the right order, and the difference between a smooth build and a stalled one is scheduling. We break your project into defined stages: layout and excavation, steel and plumbing, the gunite or shotcrete shell, tile and coping, decking, interior finish, and startup. Each stage carries an inspection and a sign-off before the next crew shows up. You always know what happened last week and what is coming next. That rhythm is why our Seven Hills and Inspirada clients rarely wonder where their project stands.

Most gunite pools in the Henderson area take roughly 8 to 12 weeks from the day the dig starts, weather and county inspections permitting. The first week is layout and excavation. Steel, plumbing, and electrical bonding follow over the next two weeks, then the shell is shot in a single day and cures for about a week. Tile, coping, and decking fill the middle stretch, and the interior plaster or pebble finish goes in near the end, followed by a slow fill and a startup that balances the chemistry. Fiberglass installs move faster, often wrapping in a few weeks because the shell arrives molded from the factory. We hand you a written stage calendar at signing so the whole timeline sits in front of you.

We build to the standards that keep a pool safe and legal, not just attractive. That means ANSI/PHTA/ICC-7 anti-entrapment drain covers, a 48 inch isolation barrier with a self-closing gate, and variable-speed pumps that meet the federal Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump rule. Our permits go through Clark County the right way the first time, which keeps your schedule from slipping. Whether your lot sits in Cadence, MacDonald Ranch, or a Whitney Ranch cul-de-sac off Warm Springs Road, we plan the build around your grade, your access, and your ZIP, from 89052 in the south to 89011 near the lake.

  1. A schedule, not a mysteryEvery project runs on defined stages with an inspection and sign-off at each step, so you always know what is coming next.
  2. Your timeline in writingYou get a stage calendar at signing, from excavation week through the water startup, roughly 8 to 12 weeks for a gunite build.
  3. Code and safety built inANSI/PHTA/ICC-7 drain covers, a 48 inch barrier, proper 8 AWG bonding, and variable-speed pumps come standard, not as extras.
  4. Henderson permits done rightWe pull and pass Clark County permits the first time so your build does not stall on a failed inspection.

Where We Build Around Henderson

We build and remodel pools throughout Henderson and the surrounding Clark County communities, from the Green Valley neighborhoods out to the nearby valley towns.

Not sure if your street is in our build area? Call (702) 363-8329 and we will let you know.

  • Henderson, NV (89052, 89012, 89074)
  • Green Valley Ranch
  • Anthem
  • Spring Valley
  • Las Vegas
  • Boulder City
  • Enterprise
  • Summerlin

Questions About the Construction Process

What are the stages of building a gunite pool?
The build runs in order: layout and excavation, steel and plumbing, electrical bonding, the gunite shell, tile and coping, decking, interior plaster or pebble finish, then fill and startup. Each stage has an inspection before the next crew arrives. We give you a written stage calendar so you can follow it week by week.
How long does it take to build a pool in Henderson?
A custom gunite pool usually takes 8 to 12 weeks from the day the dig starts, subject to weather and Clark County inspections. Fiberglass installs finish faster, often in a few weeks, because the shell arrives molded. Vinyl-liner builds land in between.
Do I need a permit and a safety fence to build a pool?
Yes. Every in-ground pool in Henderson needs a Clark County permit and a code-compliant barrier at least 48 inches high with a self-closing, self-latching gate that opens away from the pool. We handle the permit and build the barrier into the project.
What is the difference between gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl-liner pools?
Gunite is a sprayed concrete shell that can take any shape and depth but takes the longest to build. Fiberglass is a molded one-piece shell that installs fast and never needs plaster. Vinyl-liner uses wall panels and a replaceable membrane and has the lowest first cost.
What happens during the gunite shell stage and why does it cure?
Gunite is pneumatically applied over the rebar cage in a single day, then it hydrates and hardens over about a week while we keep it damp. Rushing the cure weakens the shell, so we hold the schedule and only move to tile and coping once it has set.
When during the build do you install equipment and automation?
The pump, filter, heater, salt chlorinator, and automation controller go in during the equipment set, after plumbing and bonding and before startup. All new dedicated-purpose pumps we install are variable-speed to meet the federal efficiency rule, and the automation ties lights, heat, and features to your phone.
How much does an in-ground pool cost here?
In the Henderson area, vinyl-liner pools run roughly $35,000 to $65,000, fiberglass packages $45,000 to $85,000, and custom gunite pools $60,000 to $150,000. Spa integration, water features, and premium stone decking add to that. We put a firm figure in writing after a free consultation.
Can you add an attached spa or water features during construction?
Yes. An attached spillover spa built with the pool shares its structure and usually adds $8,000 to $15,000, far less than adding one to an existing pool later. Sheer-descent waterfalls, deck jets, and bubblers are all planned in during design so the plumbing and automation are ready.

Book Your Pool Design Consultation

Ready to start? We will walk your yard, talk through shell types, finishes, and features, and lay out the full construction schedule stage by stage. You leave the consultation with a clear plan and a written estimate, no pressure. From the first dig near Stephanie Street to the water startup, we keep the whole build in front of you.

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