Pool Building Process

The Pool Building Process

More than a pool or spa, a J. Tortorella creation is the definition of elegant outdoor living: Designed and constructed to blend perfectly with your surrounding environment, it will transform your outdoor space into the ultimate in luxury, creating a private destination that will satisfy the most discriminating tastes.

The Art of Great Design

Your J. Tortorella creation begins with a conversation with a member of our team, or John Tortorella himself. An award-winning pool and spa designer, John oversees the concept, design and construction of every pool that bears his name.

Together, you'll select the best site for the size and shape of the pool and spa you desire: A site that fulfills your vision, as well as all zoning and planning requirements. While we're the leading designers of "negative/infinity edge" pools, we're positive there's no shape we can't create, no style we can't elevate, no vision we can't match: begin with these options, then let your imagination take it from there.

With your pool style and shape selected, we then design the surrounding architecture – from quality patios and decking to magnificent waterfalls and fountains – and end with a pool compound that fits both your life and unique sense of style.

Built by Master Craftsmen

What happens in between? Here's a quick look at the building process:

  1. We prepare the site creating a "clean canvas" for our work to begin
  2. We then lay-out the design in the desired location to ensure the pool is properly positioned.
  3. Our excavation crew, with the help of some heavy equipment and hand tools, digs the hole for the pool.
  4. We build the form – in the shape of the pool – to shoot the gunite against
  5. Our plumbers "rough" in the main drains and floor returns
  6. We install steel rebar to reinforce the pool's walls and floor
  7. Our certified gunite nozzlemen spray the mixture behind and around the rebar: This is the most critical step in ensuring that your pool will last
  8. We smooth and shape the gunite to perfection
  9. We design a hydraulic system for maximum energy efficiency.
  10. We backfill the excavation and install the plumbing system
  11. Our skilled masons build your patio, then install the pool's coping and tile, turning your pool into a beautiful showpiece
  12. We complete the finish work, applying the marble dust or other finish

That's it. After a quick test run of the pool's systems and chemical treatments, your J. Tortorella oasis is yours to enjoy… for years to come.