SeaviewStreet Residence
“We are incredibly happy with the beautiful pool Grunit built for us here in Orlando — every detail handled with care.”
The Brief
the homeowner and Luisa wanted a private backyard oasis on their east Orlando property — a sport-depth gunite pool with a raised spa, a wide sun shelf with lighted bubblers, and wall-to-wall entry steps, built to last in Florida sun and soil.
From the first site visit through the finals phase, the project (Job #413) moved through every stage of Grunit’s build process: layout, excavation, steel, gunite, finishes, and fill.
Who builds gunite pools in Orlando, FL?
Grunit Pool Contractors builds custom gunite pools across Orlando and Orange County, including east Orlando communities like Wedgefield. The Seaview Street Residence build ran from precise excavation through steel rebar framework to a high-strength sprayed gunite shell.
How long does gunite pool construction take in Orlando?
Generally several weeks to a few months from excavation to completion, depending on complexity, inspections, and weather. Grunit sequences excavation, rebar, gunite, plumbing, tile, and decking to keep Orlando projects on schedule.
What are the benefits of a gunite pool in Central Florida?
Gunite offers unmatched design flexibility — custom shapes, depths, and features — plus superior durability and lifespan versus pre-fabricated pools, which matters in Florida sun and soil. Every Grunit shell is built on an engineered steel rebar framework.
How much does it cost to build a custom pool in Central Florida?
Most custom inground pools in Florida run $50,000–$110,000+, with complete gunite projects — design, decking, equipment, permits, and finishes — commonly landing in the $70,000–$100,000 range. Spas, water features, and outdoor living push totals higher. Grunit provides a free design consultation and a fast, no-obligation quote.
How long does it take to build a pool?
Typical construction runs 2–4 months — excavation, steel, gunite, tile, decking, and finish — with design and permitting adding several weeks before digging starts. Weather and inspection schedules can shift the timeline.
Can I finance a pool?
Yes. Most custom pools are financed — through pool-specific lenders, home-equity lines, or cash-out refinancing. Grunit offers financing options with approved-credit terms; see grunit.com/financing for current programs.
Do I need a permit to build a pool in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires building permits and safety-code compliance (including barrier/fencing requirements) for in-ground pools. Grunit handles permitting and inspections as part of every build.
What is the difference between gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl pools?
Gunite (concrete) pools are built on site in any shape and last the longest; fiberglass pools are pre-molded shells with faster installs but fixed shapes; vinyl-liner pools cost less up front but need liner replacement every 7–10 years. Grunit specializes in custom gunite construction.
What materials are used for pool decking?
Pool decks commonly use pavers, concrete, porcelain, or natural stone like travertine — chosen for slip resistance, heat comfort underfoot, and how they pair with the home’s architecture.
Can I customize the shape and features of my pool?
Yes — custom gunite pools allow unique shapes, sun shelves, integrated spas, water features, fire features, and lighting, all tailored to your yard. Grunit designs every project in 3D so you approve exactly what gets built.
Design Language
Before ground broke, the backyard existed in 3D — renderings mapping the pool, integrated spa, and tanning ledge against the home’s elevation, so every sightline from the covered lanai was decided while changes still cost nothing.
Built on Precision
The dimensioned site plan fixed the geometry before the first shovel: a 573 sq ft sport pool set against the patio, the raised spa on the fence line, and a sun shelf sized for loungers — with setbacks, bonding, and alarms per Orange County code.
- Sport Pool 573 SF
- Raised Spa
- Sun Shelf
- Wall-to-Wall Steps
- Deep-End Bench
- Stone Coping
- Hayward variable-speed pump · 1.5 HP
- 200 sq ft cartridge filter system
- Salt system + automation
- Electric heat pump · 100K BTU
- LED lighting + sun-shelf bubblers
- Quartz finish plaster · Tier 1
The Build
A gunite pool is built, not delivered. Every stage of the homeowner’s build was documented in the field — from the first cut of the excavator to the plaster and fill — the same sequence Grunit runs on every Central Florida pool.
The pool’s exact shape and depth carved to specification.
Forms set and the rebar skeleton tied — the shell’s structural backbone.
High-strength concrete shot under pressure into a monolithic shell.
Entries, benches, and the ledge shaped by hand before curing.
The cured shell sealed ahead of tile and finishes.
Pavers down, plaster in, water rising — finals phase.
Material Story
- Sand-Set Pavers cool, slip-resistant deck
- Waterline Tile sample — navy accent band
- Gunite Shell steel-reinforced concrete
- Quartz Plaster Tier 1 · bright, durable interior
Living Here
From render to reality — the sun shelf, raised spa, and wall-to-wall steps exactly where the 3D design promised them.
★★★★★ “Their team was professional and skilled throughout the entire process — we highly recommend them.”
After the First Swim
What began as a dimensioned plan is now a working backyard resort: the gunite shell cured into a 573 sq ft sport pool with a raised spa, the sun shelf runs its lighted bubblers under Florida sun, and the wall-to-wall steps land exactly where the render placed them. Landscaping closes out the finals phase — the swimming already started.
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