Water features are one of the most visually appealing upgrades you can add… but they’re not always one of the most used. That doesn’t make them a bad choice. It just means you need to understand what you’re really getting. Lets dive into the pros and cons of your pool project.

When installing an inground pool, most homeowners focus on the pool itself — the shape, the color, the decking.But beneath every well-built pool is something even more important: the base and backfill material. In the battle over whats best for your pool base it is Clean Fractured Stone vs Pea Gravel. Lets see who wins!

Building an inground swimming pool in Wausau, Wisconsin is very different from building one in many other parts of Wisconsin. Central Wisconsin sits on terrain shaped by glaciers thousands of years ago, and those glaciers left behind soils that can make excavation both challenging and unpredictable.

Over the last decade, homeowners have changed the way they shop for inground pools. They’re not just asking: How much does it cost? They’re asking: How long will it last? How much work is it? What will this cost me long-term? And when you look at those answers honestly, fiberglass pools continue to rise to the top.

If you live in a northern climate like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, or the Northeast, winter conditions introduce something every pool owner should understand: freeze-thaw cycle and How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect Inground Pools.

CAN A FIBERGLASS POOL REALLY SURVIVE IN COLD CLIMATES LIKE WISCONSIN? After all, winters in these regions bring freezing temperatures, snow accumulation, frozen ground, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles. These conditions put serious stress on outdoor structures, including swimming pools.

The good news is that all three major types of inground pools—fiberglass, vinyl liner, and concrete—can work in cold climates when installed properly. However, each pool type interacts with freeze-thaw conditions a little differently. Understanding those differences can help homeowners choose the option that best fits their needs.

After 30 years of buidlign pools for families across Northeast and Central Wisconsin we feel that we have the most comprehensive Fiberglass Pool Installation Process out there. We like to call it the Pool Pros Way.This process was developed over time by learning what did and didnt work from not only our own experiences but dozens of other top pool contractors across the country.

In Door County, bedrock isn’t a surprise—it’s a known condition. And any reputable pool builder should be planning for it before excavation ever begins. Lets dive into why this is the #1 Question to ask when installing a fiberglass pool in Door County, WI.

In Door County, shallow limestone bedrock isn’t a possibility—it’s the expectation. And that changes everything about how a pool is installed. Let’s break it down.

If you’re planning a fiberglass pool in Howard or Suamico, there’s something working in your favor that many homeowners don’t realize: Your soil.Unlike areas with heavy clay or shallow bedrock, much of Howard and Suamico is known for: Sandy, free-draining soil And at first glance, that sounds like a perfect scenario. In many ways—it is. But here’s the truth most pool companies won’t tell you

The ground your pool sits in has a direct impact on how it’s installed, how it performs, and how long it lasts. And in the Green Bay area? Soil conditions can change dramatically from one neighborhood to the next. From:

An automatic pool cover is one of the most valuable upgrades you can add… but only if it fits your pool design, budget, and expectations. Otherwise? It can become an expensive feature that doesn’t deliver what you thought it would. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of automatic pool covers.

Rectangular designs have taken over.But here’s the truth most pool companies won’t tell you: Rectangular pools aren’t popular just because they look good—they’re popular because they work better for how most people actually use their pool. That said… They’re not perfect for everyone. Let’s break down the pros and cons of rectangular pools.

If you’re planning an inground pool, there’s a good chance this question has come up: “Should we add a spa?”And more specifically: “Is a fiberglass spa like the River Pools SS08 worth it?” At first glance, it feels like an easy yes:

If you’ve been looking into inground pools but keep running into one problem… “I don’t have the space (or budget) for a full-size pool.”That’s where plunge pools come in—especially models like the River Pools N16. At first glance, they seem like the perfect solution: Smaller footprint Lower cost Clean, modern design But here’s the truth most pool companies won’t tell you:👉 A plunge pool is either exactly what you need… or completely wrong for how you plan to

If you’ve been researching fiberglass pools, you’ve probably come across the River Pools A Series. At first glance, it’s easy to see the appeal: Clean, rectangular design Built-in tanning ledge Open swim space Modern look

If you’re planning an inground pool, one of the biggest design decisions you’ll make is this: 👉 Flat bottom pool or deep end pool? And while most people focus on shape or size first… This choice has a bigger impact on how you’ll actually use your pool than almost anything else. Because here’s the truth: 👉 A flat bottom pool is either exactly what you want… or something you’ll regret long term. So let’s break it down—honestly.

If you’ve been researching inground pools—especially fiberglass models like the River Pools D Series, L36, I Series, X36, or C Series—you’ve probably noticed one feature showing up again and again: 👉 The tanning ledge (also called a sun shelf or Baja shelf) And at first glance, it looks like a no-brainer. Chairs in the water.Kids splashing safely.A place to relax without fully swimming. But here’s the truth most pool companies won’t tell you:

Pool Pros didn’t begin in a boardroom or as a corporate expansion. It started the way most good things do in the Midwest—with hard work, long days, and a commitment to learning the trade from the ground up. Before Pool Pros became a company, it was years of experience.