Pool Design & Planning
For homeowners in the San Diego area, your property is a place to spend quality time with your family, creating memories that last a lifetime. By installing a custom in-ground swimming pool, you can add an extra element to your home that everyone in the family can enjoy, allowing you to spend more time with the people who matter.
The best pools blend seamlessly with the rest of your property and add to its value with a distinguished design that’s uniquely yours. At Sun Up Pools, we develop custom pool designs tailored to our customers’ properties and lifestyles. With our team homeowners can count on Sun Up Pools for an amazing design that enhances their property.
Planning Your Pool & Outdoor Living Area
Planning is the first step in building your pool and proper pool planning will save time, money and frustration. As we plan your project, we will educate you about the latest materials, technology and pool equipment available on the market. Our expert sales and design staff will work with you to design your perfect backyard oasis.
Design Process
A design brief helps in understanding your desires, design ideas, site constraints and budget. At this stage of the design process, our swimming pool design team will meet with you to formalize your personalized design brief. During these discussions, our team will often provide hand-drawn concept sketches to communicate ideas and promote constructive solutions. Our design brief thoroughly records your needs across all aspects of design and construction, which enables all parties to move confidently on to the next phase.
During the preliminary design phase, our pool designers will prepare concept drawings using the latest in 3D pool design software. This allows all parties to fully appreciate and understand the project design, quality of finishes and scope of work. It also tests the design against any existing buildings, structures or other associated design elements on site. The digital creation of 3D design and construction phases helps you to visualize how your new luxury swimming pool will become a reality.
Custom Swimming Pool Designs & Styles
Our experienced crew will work with you to develop a luxury swimming pool design tailored to your exact needs. We’ll consult with you to discuss how you intend to use your pool, your property’s size, your budget and other factors that will help us create a satisfactory design.
The Sun Up Pools team can develop a plan around nearly any luxury pool style, including:
What to Expect During Your Pool Construction
Once your agreement is finalized, we begin by ordering the necessary engineering and preparing the construction plans required for city permitting. We’ll also provide you with the plans needed for HOA approval, if applicable.
After all permits and HOA approvals have been secured, construction begins with the excavation phase. Once the pool is excavated, steel reinforcement (rebar) is installed, followed by the rough plumbing and electrical systems. The pool shell is then formed using shotcrete, creating the structural foundation of your pool.
After the shotcrete has fully cured, we move into the masonry and finishing phase. This is when many of the design elements—such as tile, coping, decking, and other decorative features—are installed, allowing you to begin seeing your vision come to life.
Throughout the entire process, our team maintains proactive communication with you, our subcontractors, and everyone involved in the project. We believe that clear communication is key, so you’ll always know what stage your project is in and what to expect next.
Once construction is complete, we apply the interior finish (plaster), fill and start up the pool, and schedule a personalized equipment orientation. One of our pool service specialists will walk you through the operation of your equipment, answer any maintenance questions, and provide the first month of pool service to ensure a smooth transition into pool ownership.
Our commitment doesn’t end when construction is complete. We remain available as a trusted resource long after your project is finished, helping you enjoy your new backyard for years to come.
