Built to last on the Gulf Coast

Gunite is a mixture of sand, cement, and water sprayed at high pressure over a steel-reinforced (rebar) frame to form a pool's shell. Because it's built on-site rather than dropped in as a pre-made mold like fiberglass, a gunite pool can be made in virtually any shape, size, or depth — and it's the most durable type of in-ground pool. It's the same proven method used for everything from custom backyard pools to large commercial structures.

Both are pneumatically applied (sprayed) concrete — the difference is when the water is mixed in. With gunite, a dry mix is combined with water right at the nozzle as it's sprayed; with shotcrete, the concrete is mixed with water first and then pumped. Both create exceptionally strong structures, and South Coast Gunite works with both for pool and structural projects.

Quite a bit. Alongside custom gunite pools and spas, we create rock features, waterfalls, grottos, and rock slides; apply commercial and structural shotcrete for aquatic and commercial projects; build engineered retaining walls; and handle pool renovations and repairs. We also work as a gunite and shotcrete subcontractor for pool builders and general contractors who need an experienced crew for the structural shell.

Yes. Because gunite is sprayed on-site over a rebar frame, it can form almost any shape — freeform pools, tanning ledges, raised spas, and built-in benches. Our crew also hand-crafts artificial rock, boulders, waterfalls, grottos, and rock slides designed to look and feel natural.