Luxury gunite pool designed and built by Aquarius Pools and Spas in Greater Lafayette, Indiana
Greater Lafayette · Serving homeowners since 1976

The backyard you
imagined,
done right.

We design, build, and support pools and spas across Greater Lafayette — with in-house construction, in-house service, and one local team you can reach long after the build is finished.

4.5★ from 146+ homeowners Family-owned since 1976 River Pools authorized installer
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We'll guide you to the right team.
(765) 447-7982
Mon–Fri 8:30–6 · Sat 9–3 · Sun 11–2
Custom gunite pool with outdoor living space built by Aquarius Pools in Lafayette, Indiana
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Why Aquarius

A six-figure project
should feel certain.

Most homeowner regret begins before the first shovel. Vague scope, shifting costs, poor communication, and builders who disappear after the final payment. Our entire operation was built around eliminating those risks — not just describing them.

Scope before commitment

We document options and assumptions before you sign. A low bid that doesn't account for site realities is not a plan — it's a setup for a difficult project.

We service what we build

Our in-house service team has skin in the game from day one. Builders who will service their work plan differently — and better — upfront.

Family-owned since 1976

The Burton family has led this company for nearly five decades. Our local reputation is the business — that creates accountability no regional chain can match.

One relationship, every need

Construction, service, retail, and hot tubs — one team. No coordinating between a builder, a service company, and a parts supplier on your own.

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Three taps.
Your next step.

Answer three quick questions and we'll point you to the right option, the right price range, and the right page — no name, email, or phone number required.

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How it works

A process that
answers every fear.

Every phase is designed around what homeowners actually worry about — not what contractors want to show. The result is a project that feels calm, start to finish.

Discovery & Clarity
Resolves: "I don't know where to begin."

We listen first — goals, budget range, site constraints, and timeline. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation before we recommend anything.

Scope & Design
Resolves: "Will the price change mid-build?"

Options and assumptions written before you commit. Milestone billing and documented change orders mean costs don't shift without your knowledge and explicit approval.

Planning & Scheduling
Resolves: "Will anyone communicate?"

The build timeline is coordinated before a shovel moves. You'll know what's coming and when — not have to chase updates from a crew that's already on to the next job.

Construction
Resolves: "Will the build be chaotic?"

Milestone-based production with documented approvals at each stage. Our in-house Burton Pools construction team manages the site so progress is visible and sequenced.

Long-Term Support
Resolves: "Who supports me after it's done?"

Our in-house service team, retail store, and water care experts are here long after the build. One call to the same local people — not a national 1-800 number.

Recent work

Built across Tippecanoe County.

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What homeowners say

Trusted for
nearly five decades.

4.5
Based on 146+ reviews
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"They are very knowledgeable and hardworking. I really appreciate their transformation of my pool — it's truly amazing. Would not go anywhere else."

Karen M.
Pool transformation · Lafayette, IN

"Our pool build was amazing — zero issues from start to finish. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. They made our first pool ownership experience genuinely easy."

Sarah L.
New pool build · Tippecanoe County, IN

"Always attentive, professional, and honest. My pool for the past three years has been perfect because of them. If they tell you something, believe them — they know what they're doing."

Tom B.
Ongoing maintenance
West Lafayette, IN
The Aquarius Standard

What we put in writing
on every project.

Documented scope

Every inclusion, exclusion, and assumption in writing before you sign — so the price you agree to is the project you get.

Milestone billing

Payments tied to completed work, not the calendar. Your money always follows visible, verified progress.

Approved changes only

No change happens without your written approval and a documented price — the project can't drift without your knowledge.

Support after the build

Our in-house service team and retail store back every project for the long term — one local call, the same people, year after year.

Common questions

Answered honestly,
before you call.

If your question isn't here, our team will give you a straight answer by phone — no runaround.

Most complete inground pool projects — pool, equipment, decking, and electrical — land in a wide range depending on type, size, and site conditions. Rather than quote a teaser number, we publish realistic ranges on our pricing estimator and scope your full project before you commit, so the number you plan around is the number you pay.
Fiberglass installs move fastest; custom gunite takes longer. The honest answer most builders won't say: design, permitting, and scheduling take time, so families who want to swim next summer should start the conversation the fall or winter before. Talking to us early costs nothing and protects your timeline.
There's no universal winner. Fiberglass is fastest to install with the lowest lifetime upkeep; gunite offers unlimited custom design; vinyl delivers custom shapes at the friendliest budget. Because we build all three, we have no incentive to push you toward one — we'll recommend what actually fits your yard, budget, and goals.
Yes — when they're built and closed correctly. We've been building for Tippecanoe County's freeze-thaw cycles since 1976, and our service team performs professional closings every fall to protect plumbing, liners, and equipment. The pools that fail Indiana winters are almost always pools that were built or winterized wrong.
You keep the same team. Our in-house service department handles openings, closings, maintenance, and repairs; our retail store offers free water testing and BioGuard chemicals; and our staff knows your pool because we built it. That's the difference between a builder and a backyard partner.
Absolutely. Many of our longest-standing service customers came to us with pools built by someone else. Renovations, liner replacements, equipment upgrades, openings and closings — our service team takes care of pools across Greater Lafayette regardless of who dug the hole.
Ready when you are

Start with clarity,
not commitment.

Browse realistic price ranges, view completed projects in our gallery, or tell us about your backyard. The right next step is whichever one gives you more confidence — not less.

523 S Earl Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
Mon–Fri 8:30–6  ·  Sat 9–3  ·  Sun 11–2
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that's been doing this since 1976.