Pool Captain has expanded our service and construction to the City of St. Augustine, and surrounding areas in St. John’s County. We are still actively building custom swimming pools and spas in Flagler & Volusia Counties, but to meet our customers demand, we will be pushing north into St. Augustine, FL.
If you live in St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Vilano Beach, Anastasia Island, Coquina Gables, Butler Beach, Crescent Beach, or the Marineland area, give us a call. Pool Captain offers a variety of services including: new fiberglass pool & spa installation, gunite(concrete) swimming pool construction, residential and commercial remodels and rehab, screen enclosures, brick pavers, and home remodels!
Call our sales and design professionals today to schedule an appointment. 386-931-3778
There are many different types of in-ground swimming pools. As far as construction materials are concerned, Pool Captain installs both gunite (concrete) and fiberglass pools and spas.
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Fiberglass |
Gunite |
| Warranty |
25 year manufacturer |
1 year builder warranty |
| Installation |
3-4 weeks total |
6-8 weeks |
| Crackage |
flexibility against cracks |
gunite is very strong and durable |
| Shape |
choice of manufacturers shapes- depth and shape limitations |
completely customizeable |
| Cost |
10-15% more expensive |
initially less expensive |
| Chemical Useage |
Few chemicals needed |
Plaster and water react altering pH levels-more acid and chlorine are needed |
| Surface Texture |
smooth |
textured |
| Est. Electricity |
4-6 hours of circulation daily |
6-8 hours of circulation daily |
| Algae |
Does not attach-sweeps off with brush |
Algae is harbored in tiny pores of concrete-scrubbing required |
| Weekly Maint. |
15-30 minutes per week |
3-5 hours per week |
| Repair |
None |
10-12 years needs interior refinished |
| Quality Control |
manufactured in an environmentally controlled factory |
On site construction-no environmental control |
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You may want a design more conducive to game playing, so you may choose to have the middle of your pool be deep and the two ends shallow. This is great for games like volleyball–no one has an unfair advantage when everyone can touch!
Or, you may prefer an eye-catching free-form shape. These can be beautifully enhanced by fiber-optic or LED lighting features or rock-like waterfall features.
Pool Captain will work with you and your family to design the best pool for you and your budget.
