Pools

Installing a fiberglass pool is a significant and exciting investment for your backyard. This guide provides an in-depth look at the entire process from planning to final inspection, ensuring you know what to expect every step of the way.

Installing a fiberglass pool is a significant and exciting investment for your backyard. This guide provides an in-depth look at the entire process from planning to final inspection, ensuring you know what to expect every step of the way.

Transform your home into a sanctuary with these five renovation ideas that promise to elevate your comfort and enjoyment. Imagine stepping out onto a spacious deck, relaxing in a remodeled bathroom, cooking in an upgraded kitchen, lounging by a luxurious swimming pool, or enjoying the efficiency of his and hers closets. Each project enhances your daily life, bringing your family closer and creating cherished memories. Discover how these renovations can turn your house into a true haven of relaxation and beauty.

Owning a swimming pool can provide endless enjoyment during the hot summer months. However, maintaining a pool to keep it clean and clear requires consistent effort and attention. Here are five essential tips to help you keep your swimming pool in pristine condition. Solid Structures specializes in professionally designed and installed fiberglass swimming pools in […]

If you’re lucky enough to have a saltwater swimming pool in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake, you know the joys of a low-maintenance pool system. However, even with the benefits of a saltwater system, you still need to balance your pool’s water chemistry to keep it sparkling clean and not cloudy. In this blog post, we’ll […]

When it comes to designing an outdoor patio, choosing the right type of material can be a difficult decision. We here at Solid Structures offer professional design services to help you make these decisions, can take you to completed jobs of each kind to show you in person, and also 3D model your dream project […]

When it comes to creating an outdoor living space, two popular options for hardscaping patio material are concrete slabs (to include plain poured concrete and also stamped concrete) and paver stones. Both options have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and ultimately, the decision comes down to personal preference and budget. In this concrete vs […]

First, a little fun fact from the Solid Structures team here in Virginia Beach. Fiberglass swimming pools float. In fact, we’ve floated one to a client’s house because there was absolutely no easier way to get the fiberglass pool shell into the waterfront backyard. When all other pool builders said “no” we said “yes.” If you are […]

Solid Structures, your award-winning total backyard contractor, has been installing hardscaping, decking, and other landscaping features around pools since the company started. We’ve also worked with several landscaping partners who are extremely talented at what they do. Therefore, we can attest to the fact that many homeowners make the mistake of hiring a pool installation company with […]

Are Pool Heaters Worth the Cost? Pool heaters do not fit everyone’s targeted pool budget, they increase home utility costs, and are most beneficial in specific climate zones. Therefore, they are not for everyone. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you are at least considering a swimming pool design with a heater at this […]

WHAT’S POOL AUTOMATION? Ahhhh, digital automation and sophisticated electronics listening to everything you say and tracking everywhere you go with “smart home” technology…so you might as well take advantage of it to control your swimming pool and assist with pool maintenance, right?! It’s definitely possible with a swimming pool automation system, luxuriously useful, and expandable […]

There are a lot of things to consider when planning the best time to build your swimming pool. Cost, time, weather, and your own schedule are all important factors to think about. Many people don’t realize there is the best time to build a pool. The pool installation may vary depending on the time of […]

Fiberglass pools are an increasingly popular option for pool buyers who want their new pool installation sooner and with less long-term maintenance to worry about. In today’s post, we take a close look at this type of pool and the unique benefits it offers. Fiberglass pools are made from a mold of the desired shape […]

When it comes to deciding which type of pool to install in your backyard, there are a few factors you need to consider. Two of the most popular types of pools are fiberglass and concrete. Each has its own set of pros and cons, so it can be difficult to decide which is the best […]

Can I Install Above-Ground Fiberglass Pools? The above-ground fiberglass pool is can be done, but can be tricky.  The pool shell must be supported to keep its shape and structure. When properly supported the material ensures that there will be no need to worry about cracks or other problems with the finish of your home, […]

How much does a fiberglass pool cost? Are you in the market for a swimming pool? Do you want to install an in-ground pool rather than above ground pool? If so, have you considered a fiberglass pool? Fiberglass pools are becoming more and more popular for pool owners, and a good reason. They are low-maintenance, […]

This amazing pool featured in this picture is a beautiful Soake concrete pool by Soake Pools. Solid Structures is the exclusive Soake Pool Rep in the greater Virginia Beach area.  Smaller “Soak” pools is the popular growing trend for new pool owners. Is it a pool or a hot tub? Well. it is sorta both […]

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend from Solid Structures Virginia Beach VA.

  We are excited to share a few customer reviews 2022. Whether it’s new fiberglass swimming pools, pavers, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, or fire and water features, Solid Structures is your one stop shop for your new backyard oasis. Here are just a few of our customers to tell you a little bit about their pool […]

 7 Things you need to know when purchasing a swimming pool   Why the Design Process is so important The design process is the most vital step in getting the pool of your dreams.  Like Ben Franklin said, “By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.”  The process begins with a quick questionnaire to […]

Pool and Landscape design is a critical step in achieving the Outdoor Living space of your dreams. The design phase makes construction more efficient resulting in cost savings. The landscape design helps prevent buyer’s remorse by showing you what you are going to get before it happens. Here are the “Top 4 things to know […]

When the weather becomes warm and sunny, you start thinking about wanting to dive into water and have a swim or take a short dip just to beat the heat. You might also think about how now is the perfect time to build your in-ground pool. When you think about having a swimming pool at […]

Being at home, alone, or with family should always be a rewarding experience. You get to take a break from stress at work, cook whatever you want, watch your favorite soccer game on TV, or swim in your fiberglass pool to stay fit. However, if you repeat this pattern every single day, it may get […]