Not every pool is built the same, and the difference is often in how well it fits the home, the property, and the way your family wants to live.
Gunite pools are built on-site and designed with complete flexibility, allowing for custom shapes, depths, features, and finishes that are tailored to your backyard. The result is a pool that feels intentional from the very beginning, structurally sound, visually seamless, and built to complement your home for decades to come.
When you want a pool that is fully customized, built for long-term durability, and designed around your vision, gunite offers the freedom to create something truly lasting.
Ready to see what's possible?
From initial design to the day you dive in, Relax Pools brings your backyard vision to life with precision, transparency, and care.
Your Backyard, Your Vision. We Handle the Rest.
Relax Pools of Northern Virginia specializes in custom gunite pool construction for homeowners who want more than a pool — they want an outdoor space that feels like it was made for them. Because it was. We work directly with you from the first consultation through final installation, keeping you informed at every step so there are no surprises, no guesswork, and no stress. Just a beautiful, permanent pool that adds lasting value to your home and your life.
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A LOOK INTO OUR PROCESS
RELAX, WE've got it.
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Discover & Design
We start with a conversation about how you want to live outdoors, not just what you want your pool to look like.
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Plan & Prepare
Once your design is approved, we handle the details that most homeowners don’t want to deal with permits, engineering, layout, and scheduling.
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Build with Precision
This is where vision becomes reality.
Our experienced team manages excavation, installation, plumbing, electrical, finishes, and inspections with craftsmanship and care.
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Enjoy & Support
When your pool is complete, we don’t disappear. We walk you through pool operation, maintenance basics, and answer every question so you feel confident from day one.
Everything Your Backyard Deserves
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- Linda Ables
Choosing Relax Pools of NOVA to construct our dream pool was the best decision we made! From start to finish, their professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional. Jake and his team’s expertise turned our vision into a stunning reality. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and the quality of materials used is evident. Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the insight and recommendations they provided were honest and clear. Our family and friends are in awe of our beautiful new pool, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you, Relax Pools of NOVA for creating our personal oasis!
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- Pavluchuk
Relax pools was amazing to work with. The pool came out great and the team was fantastic to work with. Even after the pool was done, they make sure things are working the right way. Jake and his team truly care and their passion and work ethic come through in what is an amazing product!
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- Dani Mullins
Jake with Relax Pools has been amazing to work with. Professional, responsive, and efficient are just a few words that come to mind. We got several quotes from local pool builders and I'm so glad we chose Relax Pools. Our pool is underway - and the process has been better than I could have imagined! I recommend Relax Pools to anyone who wants a professional and reliable pool builder!