Memphis Custom Pool Builder Since 2006 | Gunite, Fiberglass & Vinyl Liner | American Pool Techs
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highest-Rated Pool Builder in Memphis · Brighton & Bartlett, TN · Mon–Fri · 8:00am–4:30pm
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Memphis Custom Pool Builder
Since 2006

Gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl liner inground pools — designed by American Pool Techs and built by American Pool Techs. Fair, honest, and ethical business practices have allowed us to build more inground pools across the Mid-South than any other local contractor since our inception. Backed by over 50 years of combined experience, many references, and reviews and recent project photos that tell our story, American Pool Techs is setting the standard for new pool construction services in the Mid-South.

✓ Family-owned since 2006 ✓ 50+ Yrs Combined Expertise ✓ Licensed · Bonded · Insured ✓ Google Guaranteed & Verified Contractor
What We Build

Three pool types. Three specialized crews that do the work.

Experience matters. The three different pools require a lot of the same — but can also differ in many ways. Our in-house construction managers and teams guarantee whichever style pool you choose, it’s done right. From the initial design and conception through final yard grade and clean-up, your project will be handled with the utmost care and attention to detail by our experienced construction teams. Here are the three inground pool options American Pool Techs provides.

Custom gunite pool with sheer descents and Talavera tile in Memphis TN
Most Popular

Gunite Pools

The gold standard for custom inground pools. The most structurally sound and customizable pool we offer. Made of steel and high-strength concrete, gunite pools offer extreme durability and design flexibility. Any shape and any feature you can dream of. There are no limits with a custom gunite pool built by American Pool Techs. Down the road — typically 15-20 years out — even the best gunite shell benefits from a refresh, and we handle full gunite pool renovations when that day comes.

  • Most structurally sound option
  • Any shape, any size, any depth
  • Tanning ledges, sun shelves, beach entries
  • Sheer descents, deck jets, water walls
  • Integrated spas and raised features
  • Plaster, pebble, or quartz finishes
Fiberglass pool installation in Memphis area
Fastest Install

Fiberglass Pools

Pre-formed one-piece shells set into place upon completion of excavation. The fastest install in our lineup — most go from dig to swim in a few weeks. Smooth gel-coat surfaces with many color options. Once your fiberglass pool is in, we cover the long-term side too with in-house weekly pool maintenance.

  • Install in weeks, not months
  • Smooth surface — easy to clean
  • Fixed shapes and sizes from manufacturer
  • Built-in steps, ledges, and benches
  • Lower lifetime chemical use
Vinyl liner pool with sheer descent waterfall Memphis TN
Most Cost-Effective

Vinyl Liner Pools

Steel or polymer wall panels backed with a custom vinyl liner. Lower entry cost than gunite and fiberglass, with more design flexibility than fiberglass. Average liner life expectancy is 8–10 years — a real factor in long-term planning. When the time comes for liner replacement or equipment upgrades, our pool equipment repair team handles it in-house.

  • Custom shapes and sizes
  • Soft, smooth liner surface
  • Wide range of liner patterns
  • Compatible with most water features
  • Liner replacement every 8–10 years
Before We Dig

See Your Pool in Your Backyard — Before We Ever Break Ground

Every American Pool Techs client gets a custom 3D design video of their pool rendered in their actual backyard. Walk around it. See the bridge, the fire pit, the sheer descents from every angle. We refine until you love it. Then — and only then — we dig.

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Custom 3D rendering in your actual backyard

Not a stock template. We render your specific pool design into your specific backyard — house, fence, trees, slope, the works.

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Walk around it from every angle

See your pool from the patio, from the back fence, from above — even from inside the house looking out. Every viewpoint, before construction.

Unlimited revisions until you love it

Want the spa moved? Different fire feature? Bigger sun shelf? We revise the 3D design as many times as it takes. We don’t break ground until you sign off.

Custom Features

The details that make your pool unique

The unique customized features of your choice are what will make your pool stand out to your family and your neighbors. Here are some of the customized options we provide that will make your pool the talk of the neighborhood. Most of our clients use pool financing to bring premium features into reach — monthly payments often come in lower than people expect.

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Sheer Descents

Wide, glass-like waterfalls that drop into the pool from a raised wall.

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Sun & Tanning Ledges

Shallow shelf for loungers and small kids — usually 7–10 inches deep.

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Beach Entry

Gradual entry from the deck into the water — ease into the pool with no steps needed.

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Integrated Spas

Raised spas veneered in natural stone or tile with spillway into the pool.

Deck Jets

Arcing streams of water from the surrounding deck into the pool.

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Stone Waterfalls

Natural-stone falls cascading into the pool.

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LED Lighting

Color-changing pool, spa, and feature lighting on automation.

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Smartphone Automation

Control all features from your phone — Hayward, Jandy, and Pentair all supported.

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Concrete, Travertine & Flagstone Decking

Versatile deck options to match any style or vibe you’re going for.

Ready to talk about your build?

We follow up within one business day. No pressure, no obligation.

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Recent Builds

Real Mid-South pools, built by American Pool Techs

A few recent projects from the last several seasons across Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Arlington, and Bartlett.

Custom gunite pool with dual sheer descents and pool house Germantown TN Classic gunite pool with raised spa and palm trees Tipton County TN Gunite pool with raised stone spa and gazebo Arlington TN Classic rectangular gunite pool with brick deck and Greek Revival home TN Freeform family pool with flagstone coping Germantown TN Modern gunite pool with deck jets Collierville TN
Where We Build

Building pools across the Mid-South

From two locations — Brighton and Bartlett — we build pools across the Mid-South region. Here are the areas we provide new construction services:

Tennessee: Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Arlington, Bartlett, Cordova, Lakeland, Eads & all of Shelby County · Atoka, Munford, Brighton, Covington & all of Tipton County · Oakland, Somerville & all of Fayette County · Jackson & all of Madison County · Medina & all of Gibson County · Dyersburg & all of Dyer County · Ripley & all of Lauderdale County.

Mississippi: South of Memphis we build in Olive Branch, Southaven, Hernando & all of DeSoto County · Holly Springs, Byhalia & all of Marshall County · Oxford & all of Lafayette County.

Arkansas: West of Memphis we build in Marion & all of Crittenden County.

If you happen to fall within this footprint and are dreaming about transforming your space, we’d love to talk with you.

A Pool Built Right

From concept to backyard masterpiece

A modern courtyard build by our crew — clean lines, custom hardscape, integrated outdoor living. This is what’s possible when design, build, and craftsmanship come from the same in-house team.

Common Questions

What people actually ask us

Pulled from real consults and phone calls — these are the most common questions Mid-South homeowners ask before they break ground.

Average build time for a gunite pool is 8 weeks. Weather, finish selection, and permit timelines can move that. Fiberglass installs are faster — typically a few weeks once the site is ready.
American Pool Techs performs 95% of all work in-house. We use subcontractors for the electrical and plumbing permits needed for each pool we build due to the specialized licensing required for those services. Everything else — design, excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, finishing — is handled by our own crews.
A 20’×20′ yard can typically accommodate a pool. On the site visit we measure setbacks from the property line, septic, and overhead lines so you know exactly what’s possible in your space.
Yes. As a licensed General Contractor, American Pool Techs handles all permits and inspections pertaining to the pool.
Yes. American Pool Techs builds pools year-round. Winter builds often mean shorter wait times on permits and inspections. We also offer dedicated pool opening and closing services if you want to extend or shorten your swim season.
Gunite: Lifetime warranty on the gunite shell and 3-year manufacturer warranty on equipment. Fiberglass: Lifetime warranty on the fiberglass shell and 3-year manufacturer warranty on equipment. Vinyl Liner: 5-year full manufacturer warranty plus 20-year pro-rated manufacturer warranty on the liner, and 3-year manufacturer warranty on equipment. Learn more about our team and how we operate.
Client Reviews

What Our Build Clients Say

★★★★★

“American Pool Techs built our gunite pool from start to finish and the entire process was seamless. They showed up when they said they would, the work was exceptional.”

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Jason B.
Germantown, TN · Gunite Build
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“From design to final walkthrough, the crew was professional and kept us in the loop the entire time. The finished pool exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t be happier.”

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Derek K.
Collierville, TN · Custom Build
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“We interviewed three pool builders before going with APT. Best decision we made — straightforward, fair pricing, and the finished work speaks for itself.”

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Sarah A.
Arlington, TN · Freeform Pool

Memphis Pools from $499/Month

Flexible financing for new construction, renovations, and major equipment upgrades. Get pre-qualified in minutes — no pressure, no obligation.

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Where We Work

Serving Memphis & the Mid-South

Two Convenient Locations

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Brighton Location
1380 Old Hwy 51 S
Brighton, TN 38011
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Bartlett Location
3189 Kirby Whitten Rd Suite 102
Bartlett, TN 38134
Hours
Mon – Fri · 8:00am to 4:30pm
Client Reviews

What Our Customers Say

★★★★★

“American Pool Techs built our gunite pool from start to finish and the entire process was seamless. They showed up when they said they would, the work was exceptional.”

JB
Jason B.
Germantown, TN · Pool Build
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“We’ve been on their weekly maintenance plan for three years. Same tech every week, always professional, always thorough. Our pool has never looked better.”

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Michelle L.
Collierville, TN · Weekly Service
★★★★★

“Our 15-year-old pool needed a complete renovation. The transformation was unbelievable — it looks brand new. Honest, efficient, and fairly priced.”

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Tom R.
Bartlett, TN · Pool Renovation
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Building new, renovating an existing pool, or need reliable weekly maintenance — we’d like to earn your business. We follow up within one business day.

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Brighton
1380 Old Hwy 51 S, Brighton, TN 38011
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Bartlett
3189 Kirby Whitten Rd Suite 102, Bartlett, TN 38134
Hours
Monday – Friday · 8:00am – 4:30pm

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