Luxury residential swimming pool at dusk
DIY Pool School

Build Your Dream Pool Without Going Into the Process Blind

DIY Pool School gives homeowners the plans, training, tools, and step-by-step guidance needed to understand the swimming pool construction process and confidently manage your project.

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Why members join

A better way to run your pool project

Understand Every Construction Phase

From dig to startup, know what happens, when, and why.

Avoid Expensive Mistakes

Learn the decisions that separate great pools from costly headaches.

Communicate Confidently With Contractors

Talk the language of subs, inspectors, and suppliers.

Manage Your Budget and Timeline

Plan schedules, cash flow, and inspections without surprises.

What you receive as a member

A complete professional pool-building ecosystem

Design, engineering, education, and certification — everything a homeowner needs to build with the same documentation professionals use.

Stage 01 — Design

Professional 3D Design & Visualization

Every extraordinary backyard begins with a vision.

Before excavation begins, our professional design team works with you to transform your ideas into a stunning photorealistic 3D rendering.

Together, we'll refine your layout, outdoor living areas, spa, landscaping, fire features, lighting, and every important detail until your dream backyard becomes reality.

This process allows you to confidently make design decisions before construction begins, saving time, money, and costly changes later.

Photorealistic 3D rendering of a luxury backyard pool at night
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Stage 02 — Engineering

Permit-Ready Engineering Plans

Once your design is finalized, our engineering team transforms your vision into professional permit-ready construction documents.

Every project receives detailed engineering plans created specifically for your pool and your local jurisdiction.

These plans provide the exact dimensions, structural details, plumbing layouts, elevations, equipment schedules, and construction information needed for permitting and construction.

This is the same type of documentation professional pool builders rely on every day.

Permit-ready engineering plan for a rectangular swimming pool
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Stage 03 — Customization

Every Pool Is Engineered Specifically For Your Design

Every backyard is different.

Whether your project includes a clean modern geometric pool or a completely custom freeform design with natural rock features, our engineering team develops plans specifically for your project.

Every set of drawings is tailored to your property's layout, local requirements, and construction details.

No two projects are exactly alike.

Engineering plan for a custom freeform swimming pool with rock waterfall
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Stage 04 — Certification

Become a Certified DIY Pool Builder™

DIY Pool School isn't simply a collection of videos.

It's a structured certification program designed to build confidence as you progress through every phase of construction.

As you complete lessons, quizzes, and practical training modules, you'll unlock milestones, improve your Project Readiness Score, and work toward becoming a Certified DIY Pool Builder™.

Upon successful completion, you'll receive a professional certificate recognizing your achievement and demonstrating that you've completed the DIY Pool School Builder Certification Program.

This certification reflects the knowledge and confidence you've earned throughout the process.

DIY Pool School student certificate of course completion
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Exclusive to DIY Pool Elite™

Your Personal Pool Building Team

DIY Pool Elite™ is our complete white-glove concierge experience.

Instead of simply purchasing an online course, you're assigned a dedicated Project Manager who works alongside you throughout your entire swimming pool construction project.

You'll never have to navigate the process alone.

Built by pros, backed by DIY — professional applying shotcrete inside a steel-reinforced pool shell
What's included with DIY Pool Elite™

Concierge support at every phase

Dedicated Project Manager

A single point of contact assigned to your project from start to finish.

Your Project Manager helps coordinate every construction phase and ensures your project continues moving forward.

Google Meet Consultations

Before and after every major construction phase, you'll meet live with your Project Manager to review expectations, answer questions, and inspect completed work.

Remote Project Reviews

Throughout construction, you'll have scheduled virtual progress reviews to verify quality, discuss upcoming phases, and identify potential issues before they become costly problems.

AI + Human Support

Even after business hours, you'll continue receiving support through our AI Assistant, trained on the complete DIY Pool School knowledge base, while your Project Manager remains available for personalized guidance during your project.

Professional Subcontractor Introductions

We help connect you with experienced professionals for each phase of construction, including:

  • Excavation
  • Steel Installation
  • Shotcrete / Gunite
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Tile
  • Coping
  • Decking
  • Interior Finish
  • Equipment Installation
  • Pool Startup

Subcontractor introductions are provided where available based on your location.

Confidence Guarantee

We Don't Get Paid Until You're Successful

We're so confident in our project management process that our DIY Pool Elite™ Concierge Management Fee isn't due until your swimming pool project is complete and passes final inspection, in accordance with the client agreement.

Your success is our success.

The Ultimate DIY Pool Experience

DIY Pool Elite™ combines:

  • Professional Education
  • Personalized Design
  • Permit Engineering
  • Dedicated Project Management
  • Trusted Subcontractor Introductions
  • AI Guidance
  • Live Expert Consultations
  • Community Support

Everything you need to confidently build your own swimming pool—with experienced professionals beside you every step of the way.

How it works

Five steps from plan to first swim

  1. 01

    Choose Your Pool Design

    Shape, size, features — decide what fits your yard and life.

  2. 02

    Plan Your Budget and Property Layout

    Cost breakdowns, setbacks, utilities, and site prep.

  3. 03

    Learn Each Construction Phase

    Video lessons walk you through every step of the build.

  4. 04

    Coordinate Contractors and Inspections

    Schedule subs, order materials, pass every inspection.

  5. 05

    Complete and Start Up Your Pool

    Balance chemistry, commission equipment, and enjoy.

Excavator digging a swimming pool at dusk — Phase 2 excavation
Featured course

DIY Pool — Build It Yourself

The complete video training program that walks you through planning, permitting, construction, and startup — module by module.

  • 01Welcome to DIY Pool School
  • 02Planning and Design
  • 03Permits and Inspections
  • 04Excavation
  • 05Steel and Structural Reinforcement
  • 06Plumbing
  • 07Electrical
  • 08Gunite or Shotcrete
  • 09Tile, Coping, and Decking
  • 10Pool Equipment and Automation
  • 11Interior Finishes
  • 12Final Startup and Water Chemistry
What's included

Everything you need to run the build

Members get lifetime access to the training library plus tools designed for real-world project management.

  • Step-by-step lessons
  • Videos and visual examples
  • Planning worksheets
  • Budget guidance
  • Contractor coordination tips
  • Inspection preparation
  • Progress tracking
  • Completion certificates
Community

Build alongside other homeowners

Share project updates, ask questions, and learn from members further along the journey inside our private community.

Member discussions
Project updates
Q&A with pros
Photos and videos
Student profiles
Private groups
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Design Studio — Choose your level of support

Four elegant ways to build with us

From a single 3D concept to a full concierge build alongside your dedicated project manager — see our premium Design Studio packages without leaving the homepage.

3D Concept Design

$500

Perfect for homeowners wanting to visualize their dream backyard before construction begins.

  • Professional 3D Rendering
  • Personalized Design Consultation
  • Revision Process
  • Luxury Backyard Visualization

Design + Engineering Package

$1,250

For homeowners ready to move beyond concepts and into construction.

  • Professional 3D Rendering
  • Design Revisions
  • Signed & Sealed Engineering Plans (where required)
  • Permit-Ready Construction Drawings
  • Complete Permit Package
  • Jurisdiction-Specific Engineering
  • Engineering Support Throughout the Permitting Process
  • Revisions Required by the Building Department (when applicable)
Most Popular

Complete DIY Builder Package

$1,499

Everything you need to confidently design, permit, and manage your own pool project.

  • Everything in Design + Engineering
  • DIY Pool Builder Course
  • Lifetime Course Access
  • BuddyBoss Community Access
  • Quizzes
  • Certification
  • Downloadable Worksheets
  • Construction Checklists
  • Budget Planning Tools
  • Scheduling Resources
  • Ongoing Community Support

DIY Pool Elite™

$2,499

Your Personal Pool Building Team — our most comprehensive concierge experience for homeowners who want seasoned professionals beside them through every phase.

  • Everything in the Complete DIY Builder Package
  • Dedicated Project Manager
  • Google Meet Consultation Before Every Construction Phase
  • Google Meet Consultation After Every Construction Phase
  • Remote Visual Progress Reviews
  • Construction Sequencing Guidance
  • Excavation Coordination
  • Steel Inspection Preparation
  • Plumbing Review
  • Shotcrete / Gunite Preparation
  • Tile Installation Review
  • Coping & Deck Review
  • Electrical Coordination
  • Equipment Installation Guidance
  • Interior Finish Preparation
  • Startup Guidance
  • Final Pool School Orientation
  • Assistance Coordinating Qualified Subcontractors
  • Inspection Preparation Throughout Construction

We're so confident in our project management process that the concierge project management fee is not due until your project is completed and passes final inspection, according to the client agreement.

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