5 Local Pool Builders In Northwest Indiana In 2020
At Royal Pools and More, one of the things we pride ourselves on is striving to be the best swimming pool contractor in the area. Our mission is to educate you on everything that revolves around swimming pools—manufacturing, installation, maintenance, etc.—and provide you with the best product you can get.
However, we can’t and won’t act like we’re your only option for a pool builder in the area.
We’ll be honest–we may not be the right fit for you and you may not be the right fit for us. There are other businesses in the area who do good work, and it’s all about finding who will meet your needs the best.
There may be some things other builders offer that we don’t and there might be things we offer that other builders don’t.
In the end, an inground swimming pool is a commitment that you have to put a lot of thought and money into. Therefore, you deserve to have the best product possible from a builder that can best fill your needs.
So, we’ve put together a list (in no particular order) of some of our competitors and a little background about each one so you can become better educated on your options.
Expert Pool Builders
Address: 8884 Louisiana Street #C, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone Number: (312) 515-4172
Background
Expert Pool Builders is owned by the Hoover family and has been installing inground swimming pools for over 16 years and currently provides it services in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.
Pool Options
The company is authorized to distribute fiberglass pools from the following manufacturers:
- Aloha Pools
- Imagine Pools
- Liberty Composite Pools
- Sun Fiberglass Pools
- Viking Fiberglass Pools
Each manufacturer has an abundance of shapes and sizes available, therefore giving Expert Pool Builders a wide variety of options for their customers to choose from.
Available Services
If you do find a pool that fits your needs from Expert Pool Builders, you have two choices for installation: they will completely install your pool or you can purchase an installation kit and install the pool yourself if you have the means to do so.
Caribbean Pools
Addresses:
36 E US Hwy 30, Schererville, IN, 46375
18911 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL
3900 Murvihill Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Phone Number:
(219) 322-8550 (Schererville)
(708) 479-5333 (Mokena)
(219) 299-2997 (Valparaiso)
Background
Caribbean Pools has been around since 1976 and has two locations in Indiana (Schererville and Valparaiso) and one in Illinois (Mokena).
They build over 100 vinyl liner and fiberglass inground swimming pools each year in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area.
Pool Options
Caribbean Pools offers the installation of vinyl liner pools and fiberglass pools from Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools.
They also offer spas from the following manufacturers:
- Caldera Spas
- Nordic Spas
- Lazy Boy Spas
Caribbean Pools offers other features for your backyard as well, including:
- Gazebos and Pergolas
- Outdoor Fireplaces
- Outdoor Kitchens
Available Services
Caribbean Pools offers services to assist in the maintenance of your pool in the future and include:
- Pool Openings
- Pool Closings
- Automatic Pool Cover Maintenance and Cleaning
- Tiered Maintenance Packages
- Pool Inspections
- Hot Tub Inspections
B&F Pools
Addresses:
728 8th St SE DeMotte, IN 46310
2819 45th St Highland, IN 46322
Phone Numbers:
(219) 987-4213 (DeMotte)
(219) 924-7946 (Highland)
Background
B&F Pools was started in 1975 by Jim and Hope Terpstra. They began by building inground swimming pools and later opened two retail stores—one in DeMotte, IN and one in Highland, IN—both of which remain open for business today.
They provide their services for about a 40-mile radius from their retail location in DeMotte, IN.
Pool Options
B&F Pools specializes in vinyl liner pools, specifically the Fort Wayne Elite polymer plastic wall pools.
They offer a wide variety of vinyl liners from Merlin Industries, Inc. in varying patterns and thicknesses. Some are available at no additional charge while others vary in price based on the materials they are made with.
Available Services
Along with the construction of new vinyl liner pools and the necessary equipment to run them, B&F Pools offers other services and products such as:
- Pool Openings
- Pool Closings
- Liner Replacements
- Free Water Testing
- Filters, Pumps, and Heaters
- BioGuard Pool and Spa Chemicals
- Automatic Cleaners
You can also find other products to fill your pool needs at either of their retail stores.
Pool Pro Contractors Inc.
Address: 314 N 325 E, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Phone Number: (219) 548-5783
Background
Pool Pro Contractors, Inc. was founded by Bruce Jones and has been in the pool business for over 20 years.
Jones has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and takes the necessary measures to assess the building site of your pool to design an installation plan that will go off without a hitch.
The company is based in Valparaiso, IN and provides its services to the surrounding area of Northwest Indiana.
Pool Options
Pool Pro Contractors, Inc. specializes in vinyl liner pools and offers more than 15 shapes to choose from including:
- L Pool Variations
- Rectangular Pool Variations
- Oval Pool Variations
- Octagon Pool
- Lap Pool
Their most popular pool package includes everything you’ll need to keep you pool in working order, and you can even choose additional features such as:
- Fiber-optic lighting
- LED lighting
- Slides
- Fountains
- Deck Jets
- Basketball and Volleyball Sets
Available Services
Aside from new pool construction, Pool Pro Contractors, Inc. offers services year-round to keep your pool in working order. Some of these services are:
- Pool Openings
- Pool Closings
- Weekly Maintenance Programs
- Automatic Pool Cover Maintenance and Service
- Water Testing
The company is authorized to service all major pool brands and also attends yearly seminars to remain knowledgeable about industry innovations.
Triton Pools and Spa
Address: 5630 Pennsylvania St, Merrillville, IN, 46410
Phone Number: (219) 433-6309
Background
Triton Pools and Spa has been serving Northwest Indiana since 2000 and has experience in commercial, residential, private, public, and apartment complex pools. So, they are well-versed in many variations of pools, giving them the ability to adapt to different situations.
Pool Options
Triton Pools and Spa offers the construction of vinyl liner, concrete, and fiberglass pools with the option of choosing from regular designs and customizable designs where applicable.
Customizable options include:
- Waterfalls
- Natural View Pools that Merge with Surroundings
- Tropical Designs
- Jacuzzis
Available Services
Along with the construction of new pools, Triton Pools offers other services and products to keep you pool area in good condition. Some of these services and products include:
- Monthly Maintenance Packages
- Water Testing
- Vacuum Pool
- Pump/Filter Cleanings
- Wall Brushing
- Chemical Usage
- Check Pool Equipment
Company Roundup
As you can see, there are plenty of inground swimming pool builders who provide their services to Northwest Indiana—and this isn’t even all of them.
At Royal Pools and More, we want you to be educated about your options so you can find the best fit for you and your family.
We won’t pretend like we’re the only option in the area and that you have to use us since we’re the best because quite frankly, nobody is really “the best.” Rather, a company can be “the best fit for you.” And ultimately, that’s what we want you to find.
Pools can last a lifetime, but also require a large monetary investment, so you need to find the pool builder that will give you everything you want and need.
And if that’s us, then great! We’d be more than happy to help you get started on your journey to building your dream backyard!