Classic Grecian — 16x32 Steel Wall 42"
Elegant cut corners with Roman steps and brick coping. The refined inground look without the premium price tag.
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Kit Contents
Everything That
Ships With Your Kit
Every component needed to build your pool structure is included or available to add. The only things you source locally are excavation, concrete, and electrical. Nothing hidden, nothing missing.
Included in This Kit
- Wall panels (steel or polymer, per your configuration) + all hardware
- Coping — type per your configuration
- Custom-fit vinyl liner (your pattern choice)
- Pump — single speed or variable speed, per your configuration
- Filter — sand or cartridge, per your configuration
- Steps — type per your configuration
- Step-by-step installation manual
Optional Add-Ons
- PVC pipe, fittings + glue
- Wall foam
- Vermiculite — pool floor base
- Opening chemicals kit
Pre-configured kits also include: deep end ladder, entry railing, safety rope + floats + anchors + escutcheons, and wide mouth skimmer kit + all fittings. These are optional add-ons in the custom kit builder.
Not Included
- Excavation + soil hauling
- Concrete collar + footer
- Main drain assembly
- Electrical wiring + dedicated circuit
- Building permits + inspections
- Pool deck or patio (separate phase)
Local costs vary significantly by region, soil conditions, and contractor. See our local cost guide for realistic budget ranges before you order.
Understanding Your Options
Pool Steps — What's the Difference?
Your kit configuration above determines your step type. Here's what each option means for your build, your budget, and your finished look — so you can choose with confidence.
Pre-Molded Steps
Polymer steps that drop into the corner of the pool. No concrete fill required — they simply bolt in place. The liner installs around them but does not cover them. Quick to install, easy to replace.
Features
- Faster installation — no concrete fill required
- Easier for DIY builders and general contractors
- Replaceable if ever damaged
- Lower overall kit cost
Vinyl-Over Steps
Steel steps filled with stone and concrete, then lined with vinyl. The liner wraps seamlessly over the steps with no visible break — giving a fully custom inground look edge to edge.
Features
- Seamless liner finish — true inground look
- Integrated into pool shell — no separate piece
- Premium appearance
Good to Know
Your kit's step type is set by the configuration you select above. If you want a specific step type that isn't available in a pre-configured kit, use the custom kit builder or call us — we'll quote it directly.
Your Equipment
Your Pump — What to Know
Your kit includes a pump sized to your pool's volume. Depending on your configuration, this will be a single speed or variable speed pump. Here's what each means for your operating costs — and why variable speed is worth considering if it's available for your build.
Your Pump Specs
Type: Per Your Configuration
Sizing: Match to Your Pool
Recommended Runtime: 8-10hrs/day
DOE Compliant: Yes — Required by Law
Your pump is sized specifically for the pool volume you configure above. Both single speed and variable speed options are DOE compliant and properly sized for each pool configuration.
Why Variable Speed Is Worth It
- Up to 90% energy savings vs. single-speed pumps. Running at low speed 8 hours per day costs a fraction of single-speed operation.
- Quieter operation. Variable speed pumps at low speed are nearly silent — no constant motor hum from the equipment pad.
- Better filtration. Slower flow rate through the filter actually catches more particles — better water quality with less energy.
- Federally required. DOE rules effective 2021 mandate variable speed on all new inground pool pump installations over 1 HP.
- Smart-system ready. If you add a Hayward OmniLogic automation system, your variable speed pump integrates directly — full remote control and scheduling from the app.
Your Filter
Pool Filter — How Each Type Works
Your kit includes a filter sized to your pool's volume. Sand and cartridge filters are both available depending on your configuration. Here's how each type works and what maintenance looks like — so you know what you're getting year over year.
Sand Filter
Water passes through a bed of #20 silica sand that traps particles as small as 20–40 microns. When pressure rises, backwash by reversing flow for 2 minutes. Easy, low-maintenance, and long-lasting.
- Available on select configurations
- 5–7 year sand life
- Backwash every 4–6 weeks
- Very low maintenance
Backwash when pressure reads 8–10 PSI above starting. Replace sand every 5–7 years.
Cartridge Filter
Pleated cartridge traps particles as small as 10–15 microns — finer filtration than sand. No backwashing required. Cartridges are removed and rinsed periodically.
- Available on select configurations
- Finer filtration than sand
- No backwash water waste
- Cartridge cleaning 2–4× per season
Remove and rinse cartridge every 4–6 weeks. Replace cartridge every 2–3 seasons.
D.E. Filter
Diatomaceous earth filters particles as small as 2–5 microns — the finest filtration available. Higher cost and more involved maintenance, but crystal-clear water.
- Finest filtration available
- Exceptionally clear water
- Higher cost to operate
Backwash + recharge with D.E. powder monthly. Full teardown once per season.
Liner Patterns
Choose Your Liner Pattern
Your liner is custom-cut to your pool's exact dimensions — whatever shape and size you configure. Six patterns are included at no extra charge. Select your pattern in the configurator above. You can change it any time before your order goes into production.
Chatham
St. Barts
Ocean Blue
St. George
Riverside
South Beach
St. Barts Borderless
Ocean Blue Borderless
St. George Borderless
Riverside Borderless
Good to Know
All standard patterns are 27 mil vinyl. Premium patterns available — call or text us to inquire.
Pre-Build Planning
What You'll Need to Source Locally
Your Poolzilla kit ships the materials needed to build the pool structure. The things you'll need to source locally are the big-ticket contracted services — excavation, concrete, and electrical. Here's what to plan for.
Excavation
Digging the hole to your pool's dimensions, grading the floor to the correct slope, and hauling away excavated soil. Hire an excavator — this requires equipment.
Largest local cost. Get 2–3 quotes. Expect $3,000–$8,000 depending on soil and access.
Concrete Work
Concrete collar around the pool base locks the wall panels permanently in place. Also includes concrete for the equipment pad. Requires a concrete contractor.
Concrete collar is non-negotiable — it's what makes this a permanent inground pool.
Electrical
Dedicated 240V circuit, GFCI protection, and bonding wire around the pool perimeter. Licensed electrician required by code in all 50 states. Book early — they get busy in pool season.
Budget $800–$2,000. Do not DIY electrical — it's required by code to be licensed.
Permits
Building permit for the pool and electrical permit pulled by your electrician. Apply before you dig — approval takes 1–3 weeks in most municipalities.
Check setback requirements from property lines before finalizing your pool location.
Pool Deck
Concrete, pavers, travertine, or other decking around the pool perimeter. This is a separate phase done after the pool is filled and inspected — not part of the initial build.
Deck is typically Phase 2 — don't let it delay your pool build. You can swim while the deck is planned.
Helpful Resources
Guides for Your Build
Installation Overview
10-step process from permit to first swim. What to DIY, what to hire out, and how long each phase takes.
Pump Buying Guide
Variable speed vs. single speed, how to size a pump, energy savings, and what the DOE rules mean for you.
Filter Buying Guide
Sand vs. cartridge vs. D.E. — filtration quality, maintenance requirements, and which is right for your pool.
Entry Step Guide
Pre-molded vs. vinyl-over steps explained — which is right for your build, budget, and finish goals.
Coping Options Guide
Track coping, bullnose, cantilever — what each looks like, how it installs, and which deck types it works with.
Liner Pattern Guide
How liner color affects water appearance, all 6 included patterns explained, and how to choose confidently.
Pool Sizing Guide
How to choose between 12×24, 16×32, and 20×40 — yard requirements, family size, and budget considerations.
Corner Radius Guide
6" vs. 2' vs. 4' radius explained with visual diagrams. Which shapes support which options and why it matters.
What You Need Locally
Honest breakdown of local costs — excavation, concrete, electrical, permits — with realistic budget ranges.
What's included in the kit price — is freight included?
Can I really build this myself, or do I need a pool contractor?
How long does the full build take?
When should I order my kit?
Can I change my liner pattern after ordering?
What corner radius options are available?
What if I get stuck during the build?
Is the kit price the same whether I buy pre-configured or use the custom builder?
Let Us Guide You
Questions Before You Order?
We've guided hundreds of first-time pool owners through their builds — from choosing the right size to getting the water balanced for the first time. Call us, email us, or text us. We actually respond.