Explore fiberglass, vinyl liner, and gunite pools. Get pricing and clear next steps to start planning your backyard project.
Aquarius Pools & Spas | Pool Sales & Builds
A cleaner process for pool planning, pricing, and long term support.
Whether you are comparing fiberglass, vinyl liner, or gunite, we keep scope tight, communication clear, and support available after installation through service, supplies, parts, and long term water care guidance. This page is built to help customers understand pool options, pricing direction, next steps, and what to expect before moving forward.
Planning
Scope that holds up
Clear options, clear assumptions, and fewer surprises during build and ownership.
Execution
Organized scheduling
A process designed to reduce delays, rework, and communication gaps.
Support
Help after install
Service, parts, water care guidance, and a local team you can reach after completion.
Local
Greater Lafayette based
Showroom support, water testing, supplies, and owner guidance beyond the initial build.
How to start
Tell us your goal. We route you fast. Clear next steps.
We keep the early part of the process simple so customers understand what to do next without guesswork.
Tell us your goal
Share pool type interest, rough project direction, address, and planning range.
We route you fast
We review fit, likely constraints, and the right next action based on your project.
Clear next steps
Consultation, onsite review, design direction, pricing clarity, and scheduling guidance.
Serving Greater Lafayette and surrounding areas
Cross-company support matters
A pool build is only part of the customer experience. We also support ownership through service, maintenance, supplies, water testing, parts, upgrades, and local guidance after install.
Start here
Choose a path and get routed to the right team
This pools page should still support broader company expectations. Customers may come in thinking only about a pool shell, but their real project often touches renovations, service, decking, water care, equipment, and long term support.
New Pools + Renovations
Fiberglass, vinyl liner, gunite, features, upgrades, and renovation planning.
Features + Upgrades
Lighting, automation, heaters, safety covers, decking direction, and water features.
Backyard Design Services
Plan layout, elevations, visual direction, and finish scope before spending big.
Owner Support
Water care, maintenance, chemicals, parts, and long term guidance after installation.
Pool options
Compare fiberglass, vinyl liner, and gunite
All three can be strong choices. The right fit usually depends on customization goals, timeline expectations, ownership style, and the broader backyard scope.
Fiberglass Pools
Best for: streamlined installs, smooth surfaces, and an easier ownership feel.
- Factory-built shell with clean modern lines
- Strong pairing with heaters, automation, and covers
- Good fit when customers want a simpler path and predictable feature sets
Vinyl Liner Pools
Best for: strong value, comfortable surfaces, and flexible family-oriented layouts.
- Flexible design direction with many usable backyard layouts
- Good choice when balancing pool scope and deck scope together
- Popular route for practical, value-minded builds
Gunite Pools
Best for: maximum customization, premium detailing, and integrated backyard scope.
- Built onsite with strong freedom in shape and detailing
- Ideal for more custom geometry, finish options, and features
- Best fit when the pool is part of a bigger outdoor-living vision
| Comparison | Fiberglass | Vinyl Liner | Gunite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customization | Model-based with strong built-in feature sets | Flexible layouts with practical design versatility | Highest freedom in shape, finish, and detailing |
| Build path | Often the most streamlined once access aligns | Depends on structure, deck scope, and field conditions | More phases and heavier coordination |
| Surface feel | Smooth gelcoat finish | Soft liner feel | Depends on finish selection |
| Ownership style | Lower day-to-day maintenance feel | Liner replacement over time | Varies more based on finish and equipment choices |
| Best fit | Customers prioritizing simplicity and efficiency | Customers prioritizing value and layout flexibility | Customers prioritizing custom scope and premium design |
Scope + budget clarity
Better pricing starts with clearer assumptions
We avoid loose generic pricing language. Instead, we focus on pool type, site conditions, deck direction, equipment expectations, and how much of the broader backyard is actually in scope.
What customers receive
- A more realistic planning range based on project direction
- Visibility into likely price movers and scope risks
- A recommendation for the right next step in the process
- Better guidance on what should be decided early
Top cost drivers
- Pool size, shape, depth, and complexity
- Decking square footage and finish materials
- Drainage, access, elevations, and soil conditions
- Equipment package, heat, automation, and sanitation upgrades
- Features like covers, lighting, and water features
How we keep scope tighter
- Separate core build from optional visual upgrades
- Identify site realities before overcommitting
- Get important selections made earlier
- Keep late additions from quietly expanding the whole project
What to decide early
- Pool type and approximate size direction
- Deck coverage and finish direction
- Must-have upgrades like heat, cover, lighting, or automation
- Whether broader backyard work is part of this phase or not
What causes most surprises
- Drainage or grading issues discovered late
- Access restrictions underestimated early
- Expanded decking and hardscape after pricing conversations
- Feature additions after the schedule path is already being organized
Our process
Predictable from planning to ownership
This is where trust is built. A strong pool company does not just install a shell. It gives customers a clearer path from first inquiry through handoff and then continues supporting ownership afterward.
Step 1
Consultation
We learn your goals, timeline, and constraints, then route you fast.
Step 2
Scope + Budget Clarity
Options, assumptions, and priorities get documented before you commit.
Step 3
Permits + Scheduling
We coordinate the timeline and keep expectations clear during prep.
Step 4
Build + Handoff
Final walkthrough and long term support through service and water care.
Common questions
Clear answers before customers reach out
Direct answers that help reduce confusion and frame the process correctly.
How do I choose between fiberglass, vinyl liner, and gunite? +
Fiberglass is often chosen for a smoother and more streamlined ownership path. Vinyl liner is often chosen for value and flexibility. Gunite is usually the best fit when maximum customization is the priority. The right answer depends on your property, your budget direction, and the level of customization you want.
What affects pricing the most? +
Usually pool size and complexity, decking scope, site access, drainage and grading, equipment package, and upgrade selections like covers, heat, lighting, automation, and water features.
Do you only help with the pool build itself? +
No. The broader company expectation should be that customers can still rely on Aquarius for service, maintenance, water testing, parts, supplies, and ongoing ownership guidance after the installation is complete.
What should I decide before asking for pricing? +
It helps to know your likely pool type, rough size direction, whether decking and backyard work are part of the same phase, and any must-have upgrades like heat, automation, lighting, or a cover.
What causes the biggest delays? +
Late selections, underestimated site conditions, expanded hardscape scope, drainage changes, access issues, and adding features after the schedule path is already being organized.
What happens after I submit the form? +
We review your details, confirm likely fit, identify the right next action, and route you into the proper planning path based on pool type, property conditions, and scope.
Next step
Ready to get clear next steps and a clean plan?
Start with the right team and we will guide you through pool type fit, scope, options, project direction, and the next action to take.
Certified Showcase Pool Builder for Greater Lafayette
Burton Pools builds your pool. Aquarius Pools & Spas supports the project with design guidance, product selection, and long-term service.
Construction is completed by Burton Pools, the dedicated pool building team behind Aquarius Pools & Spas. We build fiberglass, vinyl liner, and gunite in-ground pools across Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. Our process is designed to keep everything clear and organized: compare options, align scope and budget early, then move into design, permitting (when required), scheduling, and construction with a defined next step at each stage.
What we help with
Guidance and coordination from planning through construction.
- ✓ Pool type and feature planning covers, heaters, lighting, automation
- ✓ Site layout and access review equipment location, elevation, setbacks, drainage
- ✓ Budget and scope alignment before design begins
- ✓ Design and specification guidance layout, finishes, equipment package
- ✓ Permit and inspection coordination when required
- ✓ Scheduling and communication throughout construction
What to expect
A clear, step-by-step path from pricing to construction.
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Request pricingShare a few project details and a budget range.
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Quick callConfirm goals, timeline, and next steps.
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On-site visitEvaluate layout, access, and feasibility.
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Design and proposalScope, options, and pricing with clear expectations.
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Agreement and permitsSelections, agreement, and permit coordination when required.
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Build schedule and constructionOngoing communication through completion.
GET A QUOTE FOR A POOL
Speak with our experts at Aquarius Pools and Spas to learn more about our swimming pools for sale and begin your personalized pool project.
Why Choose Burton Pools?
You are not just buying a pool, you are choosing a proven construction process. Burton Pools is the pool construction team behind Aquarius Pools & Spas, serving Greater Lafayette and surrounding Indiana communities with fiberglass pools, vinyl liner pools, and custom gunite pools. We help you align scope and budget early, coordinate permits and inspections when required, and keep your project moving with clear communication from planning through construction.
Clear scope and budget alignment before construction begins
Defined change order process to prevent surprises
Permit and inspection coordination when required
Experienced build scheduling and project coordination
Options across fiberglass, vinyl liner, and gunite pool construction
Long-term service and water care support through Aquarius Pools & Spas
Build Area
We build new in-ground pools across Greater Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Lafayette, Indiana, plus surrounding towns within our regional build footprint. Our service area includes Tippecanoe County and nearby communities in north central Indiana. Project availability can vary by pool type, backyard access, drainage needs, permitting requirements, and construction schedule. Not sure if we build in your area? Submit your address and we will confirm eligibility and next steps.
Common build areas include West Lafayette, Lafayette, Battleground, Dayton, Shadeland, Otterbein, Mulberry, Americus, Clarks Hill, Rossville, Delphi, Brookston, Remington, Monticello, Rensselaer, Frankfort, Lebanon, Crawfordsville, Attica, and Kokomo, plus surrounding Indiana communities.
Serving homeowners across Greater Lafayette and surrounding Indiana communities
