Start to finish
How a backyard comes together
One real project, stage by stage: a new inground pool, a stamped concrete fire pit and a new walkway, built by our crew.

The pool
A new inground pool with built-in steps and a sun shelf, finished with a stamped concrete deck.
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Stage 1
Layout and dig
The pool is laid out on site and the excavation begins.
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Stage 2
Steel walls go in
The steel wall panels and the step section are set and braced.
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Stage 3
Floor and steps
The floor is finished and the coping is set, ready for the liner.
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Stage 4
Stamped concrete deck
The deck is poured and stamped all the way around the pool.
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Finished
Ready to swim
Liner in, water in, and the backyard is ready for summer.


The fire pit
A round stamped concrete fire pit patio, set where the yard looks out over the lake.
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Stage 1
Forms set
Curved forms mark out the circle and the border.
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Stage 2
Gravel base
A compacted gravel base goes down inside the ring.
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Stage 3
Border poured
The outer border is poured and finished first.
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Stage 4
Stamped concrete finish
The centre is poured and stamped around the fire pit.
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Finished
Ready for the first fire
Chairs out and the fire pit is ready to use.


The walkway
A new curved concrete walkway along the house, built on a proper gravel base.
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Stage 1
Forms set
The path is dug out and curved forms are set in place.
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Stage 2
Gravel base
Gravel goes in and is compacted for a solid base.
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Stage 3
Curbs poured
The edges are poured first to hold the shape.
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Stage 4
Ready for the pour
Final forms are set for the main pour.
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Finished
Finished walkway
A smooth, clean walkway with river stone along the edge.




Watch a full build
A time-lapse of another Railway City inground pool going in, from the first dig to the finished pool.

What the homeowner said
“We had such a great experience with Railway City Pools and honestly couldn’t be happier with our pool! From the very beginning, Obi, the owner, was so helpful. He walked us through everything, from the initial plans and permits right through to the actual build. Having someone who was knowledgeable, responsive, and willing to answer all of our questions made the whole process so much easier. Ted, James and Dave did an amazing job on the project. They were hardworking, professional, and clearly took pride in what they were doing. They dug our pool before winter and came back to finish everything up in the early summer, and the end result is exactly what we hoped for. And I have to mention Belinda and Colleen in the office! They were always so friendly and helpful whenever we needed anything or had questions. Everyone we dealt with genuinely made us feel like we were in good hands. Building a pool is a BIG project and can definitely feel overwhelming, but Railway City Pools made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. We are absolutely thrilled with how our backyard turned out and have already made so many great memories in our pool this summer. A huge thank you to Obi, Ted, James, Dave, Belinda, Colleen and the entire Railway City Pools team. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build a pool!”
Ready to start yours?
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