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Our vinyl liner pool installation services build a brand-new inground pool from wall panels, a troweled floor and a vinyl liner made to fit it exactly. The panels are bolted together around the excavation and braced, the floor is shaped to the depths you choose, and the liner locks into a track along the top of the walls. Liner pools usually cost less to build than gunite or fiberglass of a similar size, yet they still come in rectangles, freeforms and L-shapes. This page covers new liner pools. If you already own one and it needs attention, see pool liner replacement.
From simple family rectangles to curved pools with stone coping, liner pools can look as finished as any other type. Browse a few projects here, and more in the gallery.
Liner pools answer a few of the most common worries for first-time pool owners. Here is how they compare.
We build new vinyl liner pools for families in Woburn, Billerica, Pepperell, Atkinson, Plaistow, Kingston and Nashua, among other towns in northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Liner pools work well on many lot types, including yards with tight access, and we are just as happy to build a modest family pool as a large one.
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We work with homeowners across northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Pick your town to see local details, or ask us if yours is not listed.
After excavation, we assemble the wall panels around the hole, brace them and pour a concrete footing collar that holds them in line. Plumbing for skimmers, returns and the main drain is run, and steps are set. The floor is then troweled smooth with a cement-based mix, shaped to your shallow and deep ends. Next the liner, made from our measurements of your new pool, is hung in the track and drawn tight with a vacuum while water goes in. Backfill, coping, decking and fencing finish the build.
Why Mountainscapes
We build liner pools and we also replace liners, so we know what helps a liner last: a smooth floor, well-braced walls and a deck that keeps water away from the track. Those details go into every new build, with the same design care we bring to gunite pools.
Wall panels form the structure. Polymer resists corrosion and steel adds rigidity; both are braced and set in concrete.
A smooth cement-based floor shaped to your depths, which the liner rests on.
Patterns range from plain blues to tile-look borders and stone prints, which change the color of the water.
Thicker vinyl resists punctures and wear better, at a higher price for the extra material.
Vinyl-covered steps that match the liner, or separate step units set into a corner or wall.
The liner hangs from a track under the coping, finished with stone, pavers or other edging.
How does vinyl liner pool installation cost compare to other types?
Liner pools usually have the lowest upfront cost of the three main inground types, which is why many families choose them. Total cost still depends on size, shape, site work, fencing and the patio around the pool. Our article on what a new pool costs explains the main factors.
How long will the first liner last?
Steady pH and chlorine levels, careful winter closing and a thicker liner all help. Harsh chemistry, or letting the water drop too low, shortens its life. Read our guide on how long vinyl liners last in New England for typical ranges and warning signs.
Are liner pools tough enough for kids and dogs?
Yes, with some care. The vinyl stands up well to everyday swimming, but sharp objects, dog claws and hard-edged toys can puncture it. Small punctures can often be patched, even underwater. A thicker liner and a dog ramp or step pad help in busy households.
Can a liner pool have a deep end and custom steps?
Yes. The floor is shaped on site, so you can choose a sport depth, a gradual slope or a deeper end for jumping. Steps can be covered in liner to match the pool or installed as separate units, and wide benches or ledges can be built into the wall layout.
Can a vinyl liner pool have a heater, lights and a cover?
Yes. Liner pools work with heaters, heat pumps, LED lights, automatic covers and safety covers just like other types. We plan the equipment pad, wiring and any gas line during design, and a licensed electrician handles the electrical work.
Liner pool or fiberglass: which should I pick?
If budget and shape flexibility matter most, a liner pool is hard to beat. If you want the lowest upkeep and a fast install, and your yard has crane access, fiberglass may suit you better. For full design freedom, look at gunite. We will help you compare on your own lot.
