Inground Pool Installation in Bend, Oregon
Custom gunite and concrete inground swimming pools designed and built for the high-desert climate of Central Oregon.
Built for Central Oregon, Designed for Your Backyard
An inground gunite pool is the gold standard of residential swimming pools — and for good reason. Unlike pre-formed fiberglass shells, a custom gunite pool can be shaped, sized, and finished to fit your property exactly. Want a 10-foot tanning ledge, an integrated spa with a spillover, a sun shelf with bubblers, or an asymmetric freeform shape that hugs your hillside? With gunite, every detail is yours to design.
For Central Oregon homeowners, the choice to go inground typically comes down to permanence and customization. A well-built gunite pool will outlast almost anything else in your backyard — many of the pools we built in Bend in the early 2010s still look brand new today. That longevity matters when you're investing in a high-desert property where landscape and outdoor living define your lifestyle.
What's Included in an Inground Pool Project
Our inground pool builds are turnkey. Every project includes:
- Custom 3D design and engineered drawings
- Permitting, site survey, and utility coordination
- Excavation, plumbing, and steel reinforcement
- Gunite or shotcrete shell with structural engineering
- Premium plaster, pebble, or polished aggregate finish
- Coping, tile, and waterline detailing
- Equipment pad with variable-speed pump, heater, and salt or chlorine system
- Decking integration (concrete, paver, or natural stone)
- Startup, water chemistry balance, and owner walkthrough
Our 6-Step Inground Pool Process
Consultation & Site Walk
We visit your property, discuss budget and timeline, and identify any access, slope, or utility constraints.
Design & Proposal
You receive a custom 3D rendering, fixed-price proposal, and a project timeline within 5–7 business days.
Engineering & Permits
We handle structural engineering, soil considerations, and all required Deschutes County or city permits.
Excavation & Steel
Excavation usually takes 2–3 days, followed by plumbing rough-in and a fully tied rebar cage.
Gunite Shell & Decking
The shotcrete shell is sprayed in a single day and cured for several weeks while coping, tile, and decking are installed.
Plaster, Startup & Swim
Final interior finish, equipment commissioning, water fill, and a full walkthrough of operation and maintenance.
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Materials & Finish Options
The interior finish is where your pool's personality really comes through. We offer:
- Standard plaster — clean, classic, and the most affordable interior. Typically lasts 10–15 years before refinishing.
- Pebble finishes (Pebble Tec / Pebble Sheen) — variegated stone aggregate, durable, with a richer color palette. 20+ year lifespan.
- Polished quartz — smooth, sparkling, premium-feeling interior with excellent stain resistance.
- Glass bead / mini-pebble — top of the line, with depth-changing color and a luxurious feel underfoot.
For coping and waterline tile, we work with you on everything from natural travertine to large-format porcelain to handmade glass mosaics. Our designers will walk you through samples in person at your design meeting.
Timeline: What to Expect
From the day we break ground, most inground pool builds in Bend run 10 to 16 weeks. Larger projects with complex hardscape, retaining walls, or integrated outdoor kitchens may run longer. We recommend signing your contract by January or February if you want to be swimming by July. Permit windows, gunite scheduling, and plaster crew availability all tighten as spring arrives, so the earlier you commit, the smoother your project will run.
Pricing Context
Quality custom inground pools in Central Oregon start around $75,000 for a smaller, simpler design and run to $180,000 or more for fully featured projects with extensive decking, spa integration, and premium finishes. We provide fixed-price proposals, not ranges, so you know exactly what you're paying before signing anything. There are no surprise change orders for things we should have caught on the site walk.
Inground Pool FAQ
Common questions from Central Oregon homeowners considering an inground pool.
How long does an inground pool take to build in Central Oregon?
Custom gunite inground pools typically take 10 to 16 weeks from break-ground to swim-ready. Because Central Oregon's build season is short, scheduling design and permitting in fall or winter is the best way to be swimming the following summer.
How much does an inground pool cost in Bend?
Quality custom inground pools in Central Oregon typically start around $75,000 and range upward depending on size, finish, equipment package, and decking. Most fully-finished projects fall between $90,000 and $180,000.
Are gunite pools a good choice for the Bend climate?
Yes. When properly engineered with the right rebar schedule, freeze-thaw expansion joints, and quality plaster, gunite pools perform exceptionally well in the high desert. We design every shell for Central Oregon's specific soil and temperature swings.