Getting the best pool ideas is not only about choosing a pool. It is about creating a space where your family can gather, relax, and celebrate. At Derby City Pools, we believe the process should be clear and straightforward.
Building a swimming pool is one of the biggest investments you can make in your home and your lifestyle. Unfortunately, in Louisville and across Kentucky, many homeowners fall victim to bad pool contractors who promise the cheapest price up front—only to change-order you to death later in the process.
When you decide to invest in a new swimming pool, you’re not just creating a place to swim—you’re creating a backyard destination for family, friends, and relaxation. But before breaking ground, it’s important to understand the true cost of a complete pool project.
Maintaining a swimming pool involves more than just skimming leaves and vacuuming debris. Maintaining the water chemistry is crucial to ensure not only the pool’s longevity but also the longevity of the pool equipment.
In 2024, the average starting cost for installing a completed inground pool project hovers around $120,000. Of course, this figure varies based on several factors, including shape and size, materials used, labor costs, and additional water features, lighting, or heating systems.
How to Choose a High-Quality Fiberglass Pool A pool can last a lifetime, so when choosing a high-quality fiberglass pool manufacturer, Imagine Pools™ is our first and only choice. With over twenty years in the business, Imagine Pools has built and delivered thousands of pools throughout the United States. They are one of the world’s largest…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COCKTAIL POOLS, PLUNGE POOLS, AND SPA POOLS This guide will help you understand the difference between plunge pools, cocktail pools, and spa pools. We’ll cover the cost, process, pros, and cons of installing a smaller pool. So whether you have unlimited outdoor space or a small backyard, by the end of…
With the rise in demand from homeowners wanting private pools and outdoor living spaces, coupled with the struggle to hire quality employees, an increase in material costs, and delayed shipping times, we as pool builders are urging customers to beginning planning advance.
“We had no idea what all was involved,” said a recent Derby City Pools customer. “We would have been completely overwhelmed and I’m sure, not as happy, if we’d hadn’t run into Alex, Rick and Jake!”
Even though salt-water technology has been around since the 1970s, it’s only been recently that salt-water pools have become the preferred choice for pool sanitation.
If you are an HGTV enthusiast, then you’ve probably seen the explosion of the outdoor living space trend. Your normal “plain Jane” pool, with gray concrete and an old school pressure treated deck, no longer makes the cut.
Alex Fransen’s Derby City Pools & Outdoor Living is here to create your custom outdoor living experience. Putting almost 25 years of landscaping knowhow to work for you, Alex and his crews will design and create a luxurious oasis for you, right in your own backyard.
Plunge Pools and Cocktail Pools – Small Pool, Big Party
This Project’s Total Cost: $90,000
Timeframe to Complete Project: 3-4 weeks
Project Includes:
Outdoor Kitchen, Fire Pit and Pool? Say less. No need to travel to a 5-star resort when you’ve already built it in your backyard.
This Project’s Total Cost: $450,000+
Timeframe to Complete Project: 16 weeks
Project Includes:
40 feet of resort-style luxury with features like a spillover hot tub pool enhanced with decorative fountains surrounded by pavers, landscape enhancements, and LED color-changing lights to keep the party going into the night.
This Project’s Total Cost: $200,000+
Timeframe to Complete Project: 10 weeks
Project Includes:
A mid size pool with upscale touches like pavers and landscape finishes
This Project’s Total Cost: $200,000
Timeframe to Complete Project: 8 weeks
Project Includes:
A classic, no-frills pool for everyday luxury and lower maintenance
This Project’s Total Cost: $135,000
Timeframe to Complete Project: 6 weeks
Project Includes: