Concrete (also called gunite or shotcrete, depending on how the material is sprayed) is the most customizable and most durable in-ground pool you can build. When you see those magazine-perfect resort pools with curved tanning ledges, vanishing edges, attached spas, swim-up bars, and intricate tile work — almost all of them are concrete.
Concrete pools are the right choice when:
You want a fully custom shape the manufacturer doesn’t offer in fiberglass
You want a depth deeper than 8 feet (fiberglass tops out around there)
You’re planning a vanishing edge, beach entry, sun shelf, attached spa, or bench seating
You want the longest-lasting in-ground pool available — properly built concrete pools last 50+ years
You’re investing in a Park City, Salt Lake City, or St. George property where the pool is a true landscape feature
How We Build Concrete Pools in Utah
1. Free design consultation
We come to your home, walk the yard, talk through how you’ll use the pool, and sketch the layout. You leave the meeting knowing your project’s realistic cost and timeline.
2. 3D design + permitting
We render your pool in 3D so you can see exactly what you’re getting. While you approve the design, we handle municipal permits across Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, Weber County, Summit County, and Washington County.
3. Excavation
Our in-house excavation crew digs to spec. Utah soils vary wildly — we adjust for Wasatch Front clay, Park City rock, and Southern Utah sand.
4. Steel + plumbing
We tie the rebar cage to engineered specifications and rough-in all plumbing, returns, skimmers, drains, and feature lines.
5. Gunite/shotcrete shell
The pneumatically-applied concrete shell goes on in a single session. We use mix designs proven for Utah’s freeze-thaw cycles — mixes that work in Phoenix or Vegas crack here.
6. Tile + coping
Hand-set waterline tile and coping in your selection of natural stone, travertine, or modern smooth-cut.
7. Interior finish
Plaster, pebble (Pebble Tec, Wet Edge), or aggregate finish — your choice, in any color.
8. Equipment + deck
Variable-speed pump, cartridge or DE filter, gas or electric heater, salt or chlorine, automation, lighting. Then your decking — concrete, pavers, travertine, composite.
9. Pool school + handover
Before you swim, our team walks you through every system you own, hands you a maintenance binder, and sets you up with our service team for ongoing care.
How Much Does a Concrete Pool Cost in Utah?
Concrete pools are a premium product. In Utah in 2026, expect:
Standard 14×28 family pool, basic features: $80,000 – $110,000
Mid-size 16×32 with attached spa & sun shelf: $110,000 – $165,000
Custom resort-style with vanishing edge / fire features: $165,000 – $300,000+
Park City / Deer Valley estate pools: $250,000 – $750,000+
Most Utah pool builders push one type because that’s what they sell. Peak Pools builds all three — so the recommendation we give you is the one that’s actually right.
Q: What’s the difference between gunite and shotcrete? Both are pneumatically-sprayed concrete. Gunite is mixed dry; shotcrete is mixed wet. Functionally nearly identical — what matters is mix design and crew experience.
Q: How long does a concrete pool take to build in Utah? Plan on 8–14 weeks from contract signing to first swim, depending on size, complexity, weather, and permit timing.
Q: Can I build a concrete pool in winter in Utah? Excavation and shell work generally pause November–February in Northern Utah. Southern Utah we can build year-round. Many Wasatch Front clients sign in winter for early-summer completion.
Q: How long does a concrete pool last? Properly built, 50+ years. Interior plaster typically gets resurfaced every 12–20 years.
