Fiberglass Pool Installation in Kansas City — From Excavation to Splash
Transform your backyard this season with a factory-built fiberglass pool installed start to finish by Kansas City's full-scope concrete crew. Excavation, shell, plumbing, backfill, and deck — all done by Ford Concrete, all covered by a 15-year structural warranty.
Why Fiberglass Is the Smart Kansas City Choice
Summer is coming. Picture weekend mornings with coffee on the deck, kids in the water by 10 a.m., and a backyard that you actually use instead of just look at. A fiberglass pool is the fastest, cleanest way to get there — and in Kansas City's clay soil, it is also the smartest.
A fiberglass shell is built in a factory under controlled conditions. Every curve, every wall, every step is molded to a spec that a field-built pool simply cannot match. Installation runs weeks instead of months — most of our Kansas City pool projects go from first shovel to first swim in four to eight weeks, not the three to six months a concrete-poured alternative demands. That means you are swimming this summer, not next summer.
Fiberglass is also dramatically easier to live with once the install is finished. The smooth gelcoat or Strufaldi ceramic tile finish resists algae, holds chemistry tighter, and uses far less sanitizer and acid than a rough plaster surface. There is no replastering job waiting for you in year twelve. There is no aggressive scale buildup chewing up your equipment. The pool you fill in May of 2026 looks almost exactly the same in May of 2036.
And then there is the soil. Kansas City sits on Wymore-Ladoga clay — a fat clay with a very high shrink-swell rating that expands when wet and contracts when dry. A rigid concrete pool fights that movement. A fiberglass shell has a small amount of structural flex that lets it live with the clay instead of fighting it. Combine that flex with properly compacted structural backfill — the kind we do every day on commercial foundations — and you get a pool that does not settle, does not crack the deck, and does not heave out of alignment. Every Kisol, Elegance by Kisol, and Exclusive Pools shell we install carries a 15-year structural warranty. That is the confidence that comes from a factory-built shell and a fifteen-year track record.
From Dirt to Dive — Our Eight-Step Process
Every step from the first shovel to the first cannonball, handled by one crew with one phone number. Steps three, six, and seven are where a full-scope concrete contractor crushes a pool-only company — we do not sub out the hard parts.
Free Consultation & Design Selection
Aaron visits your property, measures the yard, reads the slope and setbacks, and helps you pick the shape, size, and product line that actually fits the way your family wants to use the backyard. No pressure, no upsell — just honest guidance from someone who has installed pools across the Kansas City metro.
Permits & Planning
We handle all permit applications, setback verifications, utility locates, and HOA submissions. You do not chase city hall. We do. Most KC metro jurisdictions require a pool permit plus an electrical permit — both sit on our desk, not yours.
Excavation
Our crew digs the pool. This is where a concrete contractor crushes a pool-only company. The same excavation expertise we used on Amazon Riverside and Taco Bell Overland Park goes into shaping the hole for your shell — dead level, dead straight, dug to the exact profile the manufacturer requires.
Shell Delivery & Placement
The fiberglass shell ships from the factory, a crane sets it into place, and we level it precisely on a certified gravel base. Factory quality control means the shell you get is the shell the catalog shows — no field-built surprises, no spider cracks, no guesswork.
Plumbing & Equipment
Filtration, pump, heater, salt system, lighting, skimmers, returns, main drain — all plumbed to code and tested before anything gets buried. We pull every line tight to the shell so there is nothing floating in your backfill.
Backfill & Compaction
This is the hidden step that separates a pool that lasts decades from one that settles and cracks the deck. Structural backfill gets placed in lifts and compacted to proctor standards — the same way we backfill foundations for commercial buildings. No voids, no shortcuts, no settlement a year down the road.
Concrete Deck & Patio
Your deck is poured by the same crew that installed the pool. Standard broom finish, stamped concrete, stained concrete, integral color — whatever you want, it gets poured by Ford Concrete, not handed off to a second contractor who shows up two months later.
Final Fill, Startup & Walkthrough
We fill the pool, balance the chemistry, start the equipment, and walk you through every switch, valve, and maintenance step before we hand you the keys. Then we stick around — if anything needs attention in the first season, Aaron is the person you call.
Why Ford Concrete for Your Pool
A pool installation is 80 percent concrete work and 20 percent pool. We are the concrete company.
Excavation Done Right
We excavate every single day. Commercial pads, foundations, sitework for Amazon and Taco Bell. When it comes time to dig your pool, the same equipment and the same crew that handle warehouse excavation shape the hole for your shell. Precision matters — a pool dug even an inch off level will haunt you for twenty years.
Backfill Compacted to Structural Standards
Most pool companies dump fill around the shell and call it done. We place structural backfill in controlled lifts and compact to proctor-tested standards, exactly the way we backfill commercial foundations. That is why Ford Concrete pool installations do not settle, do not crack the deck, and do not heave in Kansas City clay.
Deck Poured by the Same Company
No scheduling gap between the pool installer and the deck contractor. No finger-pointing when something goes wrong at the edge. One crew, one contract, one phone number. The shell goes in on Monday and the forms go up on Tuesday — that is the kind of schedule you get when one company owns the whole job.
Kansas City Clay Soil Expertise
The KC metro sits on Wymore-Ladoga clay — 60 to 80 percent clay content with a very high shrink-swell rating. That soil expands when it is wet and contracts when it is dry, and it will destroy a pool installation done by someone who does not understand it. Eleven years of work in this metro means we know exactly how to prepare a hole and backfill a shell so the clay never gets a grip on your investment.
One Company, One Point of Contact
Aaron Ford answers the phone. From the first site visit to the final walkthrough, you talk to the same person. That is unusual in the pool industry and it is the single biggest reason Ford Concrete gets five-star reviews for responsiveness across the KC metro.
Authorized Kisol Dealer
We are an authorized dealer for Kisol, Elegance by Kisol, and Exclusive Pools — three of the strongest fiberglass pool lines on the market. Every shell we install carries a 15-year structural warranty and comes out of a factory that controls quality in a way no field-built pool ever can.
The Pool Catalog
Three product lines, 34 models, dozens of sizes. Kisol gelcoat fiberglass in White, Blue, and Grey. Elegance by Kisol with full Strufaldi ceramic tile coating. Exclusive Pools for premium features like integrated spas, tanning ledges, and beach-entry designs. Pick the model that fits your yard and your life — we will help you narrow it down during the consultation.
Kisol Fiberglass Pools
The Kisol line is the flagship — factory-built gelcoat fiberglass shells available in White, Blue, and Grey, plus six mosaic tile pattern upgrades. Twelve models covering everything from narrow urban lots to full-sized family pools and lap pools.
Evolution
A flagship rectangular model from the Kisol line with an elevated deck profile.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 600 | 11.2 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 3,600 |
| KS 700 | 12.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 4,900 |
| KS 800 | 13.8 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 6,200 |
Infinity Spa
An Infinity series Kisol model with an integrated spa.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 600 | 9.9 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 3,700 |
| KS 700 | 10.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 4,900 |
| KS 800 | 11.5 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 6,400 |
| KS 1000 | 11.5 x 32.8 x 4.7 | 8,500 |
Infinity Praia
An Infinity series Kisol model with a beach-entry (praia) tanning ledge.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 600 | 9.9 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 3,700 |
| KS 700 | 10.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 4,900 |
| KS 800 | 11.5 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 6,400 |
Infinity Escada
An Infinity series Kisol model with a built-in entry staircase (escada).
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 500 | 8.5 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 3,400 |
| KS 600 | 9.8 x 19.6 x 4.7 | 4,800 |
| KS 700 | 10.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 5,900 |
| KS 800 | 11.5 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 7,600 |
Slim Spa
A narrow-footprint Kisol model with an integrated spa, designed for tight lot lines.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 500 | 7.2 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 2,300 |
| KS 600 | 8.2 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 3,500 |
| KS 700 | 8.8 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 4,300 |
| KS 800 | 9.9 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 6,100 |
Slim
A narrow-footprint Kisol model for tight lot lines, available in a wide range of sizes.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 330 | 6.6 x 10.9 x 4.1 | 1,200 |
| KS 400 | 6.6 x 13.1 x 4.7 | 1,800 |
| KS 500 | 7.2 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 2,300 |
| KS 600 | 8.2 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 3,500 |
| KS 700 | 8.8 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 4,300 |
| KS 800 | 9.9 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 6,100 |
Havaí
A tropical-inspired freeform Kisol model with curved lines.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 500 | 11.3 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 3,400 |
| KS 600 | 11.3 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 4,000 |
| KS 700 | 12.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 5,700 |
| KS 800 | 13.8 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 7,300 |
Mediterranea Spa
A Mediterranean-inspired oval Kisol model with an integrated spa.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 500 | 9.8 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 3,300 |
| KS 600 | 9.8 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 4,300 |
| KS 700 | 11.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 6,100 |
| KS 800 | 11.5 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 7,400 |
Mediterranea
A Mediterranean-inspired oval Kisol model.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 600 | 9.9 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 4,800 |
| KS 700 | 11.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 6,400 |
| KS 800 | 13.2 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 9,000 |
| KS 900 | 13.8 x 29.6 x 4.7 | 10,800 |
Premium
A premium-tier rectangular Kisol model with the widest size range in the line.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 400 | 6.9 x 13.1 x 3.3 | 1,600 |
| KS 500 | 8.2 x 16.4 x 4.1 | 3,000 |
| KS 600 | 8.9 x 19.7 x 4.3 | 4,300 |
| KS 700 | 9.5 x 23.0 x 4.3 | 5,600 |
| KS 800 | 10.2 x 26.3 x 4.3 | 6,900 |
| KS 900 | 11.8 x 29.5 x 4.3 | 8,800 |
| KS 1000 | 13.5 x 32.8 x 4.3 | 11,400 |
Sport
A lap/sport-oriented Kisol model designed for swimming laps.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 350 | 8.2 x 11.5 x 3.3 | 2,100 |
| KS 400 | 8.6 x 13.2 x 4.7 | 3,000 |
| KS 500 | 8.6 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 3,700 |
| KS 600 | 9.2 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 4,800 |
| KS 700 | 10.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 6,900 |
Master
A large-format Kisol model with a wide size range.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| KS 360 | 6.9 x 12.5 x 3 | 1,100 |
| KS 500 | 8.5 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 2,700 |
| KS 600 | 9.2 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 3,700 |
| KS 700 | 10.5 x 23.0 x 4.7 | 5,300 |
| KS 800 | 11.5 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 6,900 |
Elegance by Kisol
The Elegance line is finished with full Strufaldi ceramic and porcelain tile coatings — a premium look straight out of the mold. Coating options include Samoa, Palau, Kaimú, Mar, Jade, Safira, and Lago in both bright and matte finishes. Seven models, including transparent glass-wall variants.
Elegance Escada
An Elegance line model with a built-in entry staircase (escada), finished with full Strufaldi ceramic tile coating.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| EL 400 | 13.2 x 6.7 | 1,400 |
| EL 500 | 16.7 x 8.8 | 3,600 |
| EL 600 | 20 x 10 | 5,000 |
| EL 700 | 23 x 10.5 | 6,500 |
| EL 800 | 26.5 x 11.5 | 8,400 |
| EL 900 | 30 x 11.5 | 9,500 |
| EL 1000 | 33 x 11.5 | 10,700 |
Elegance Praia
An Elegance line model with a beach-entry (praia) tanning ledge and full Strufaldi ceramic tile coating.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| EL 600 | 20 x 10 | 4,100 |
| EL 700 | 23 x 10.5 | 5,400 |
| EL 800 | 26.5 x 11.5 | 6,900 |
| EL 900 | 30 x 11.5 | 8,100 |
| EL 1000 | 33 x 11.5 | 9,500 |
Elegance Spa
An Elegance line model with an integrated spa and full Strufaldi ceramic tile coating.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| EL 600 | 20 x 10 | 4,100 |
| EL 700 | 23 x 10.5 | 5,400 |
| EL 800 | 26.5 x 11.5 | 6,900 |
| EL 900 | 30 x 11.5 | 8,100 |
| EL 1000 | 33 x 11.5 | 9,500 |
Elegance Diamond
A diamond-profile corner model from the Elegance line, finished with full Strufaldi ceramic tile coating.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| EL 228 | 7.4 x 7.4 | 800 |
| EL 280 | 9.1 x 9.1 | 1,600 |
| EL 280 L | 9.1 x 9.1 | 1,500 |
Elegance Retrô
A retro-styled square corner model from the Elegance line with full Strufaldi ceramic tile coating.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| EL 228 | 7.4 x 7.4 | 900 |
| EL 280 | 9.1 x 9.1 | 1,900 |
| EL 280 L | 9.1 x 9.1 | 1,900 |
Elegance Transparent
A transparent-finish variant from the Elegance line with glass-insert walls, available in Praia, Diamond and Retrô configurations.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| EL 280 (Diamond Transparent) | 9.1 x 9.1 | 1,500 |
| EL 280 (Retrô Transparent) | 9.1 x 9.1 | 1,500 |
Additional configurations available on request.
Elegance Tradicional
A traditional-finish variant of the Diamond and Retrô corner models from the Elegance line.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| EL 280 (Diamond Tradicional) | 9.1 x 9.1 | 1,500 |
| EL 280 (Retrô Tradicional) | 9.1 x 9.1 | 1,900 |
Exclusive Pools
The Exclusive line is the premium tier — designer shapes, integrated spas, extended tanning ledges, and spa-and-kids-pool options. Fifteen models ranging from compact plunge pools and spas all the way to full-size family retreats.
Piazza Spa
The Piazza Spa is a modern yet traditional model, with innovative details and an integrated spa.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Piazza 600 | 9.9 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 4,000 |
| Piazza 700 | 11.5 x 22.1 x 4.7 | 6,500 |
New Fiori
New Fiori is a fashionable swimming pool with a rectangular design that delights everyone.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| New Fiori 300 | 6.6 x 9.9 x 3.3 | 1,300 |
| New Fiori 400 | 7.5 x 13.1 x 4.7 | 2,100 |
| New Fiori 500 | 8.2 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 3,000 |
| New Fiori 600 | 9.9 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 4,400 |
Passione Spa
The Passione Spa delivers perfect pool and spa interaction for the entire family.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Passione Spa 450 | 13.1 x 14.8 x 4.7 | 3,000 |
| Passione Spa 650 | 11.5 x 21.4 x 4.7 | 4,300 |
| Passione Spa 800 | 13.1 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 6,600 |
Veneza
The Veneza maximizes usage of your space, featuring a bench, tanning ledge, and spa.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Veneza (with spa) | 13.1 x 32.9 x 4.7 | 10,700 |
| Veneza (without spa) | 13.1 x 32.8 x 4.7 | 10,100 |
Capri
Capri features a unique design that adapts to any project.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Capri 700 | 9.9 x 22.1 x 4.5 | 3,400 |
| Capri 900 | 13.1 x 29.6 x 4.5 | 6,100 |
Florença
The Florença features straight, modern lines integrating the pool with a heated spa.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Florença 600 | 8.2 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 3,200 |
| Florença 700 | 10 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 4,000 |
Curve 20
A curved freeform model from the Exclusive line.
Specs available on request.
Spiaggia
The Spiaggia design features an innovative look with an extended tanning ledge.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Spiaggia 600 | 9.9 x 19.7 x 4.6 | 4,700 |
| Spiaggia 700 | 11.5 x 22.1 x 4.6 | 6,400 |
| Spiaggia 800 | 13.1 x 26.3 x 4.6 | 8,700 |
Spazio
A spacious rectangular model available in three sizes.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Spazio 700 | 11.5 x 22.1 x 4.7 | 7,100 |
| Spazio 800 | 13.1 x 26.3 x 4.7 | 9,200 |
| Spazio 1000 | 13.8 x 32.8 x 4.7 | 13,000 |
Passione Praia
Passione Praia combines pool function with a beach-entry style tanning ledge.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Passione Praia 650 | 10.5 x 21.3 x 4.7 | 3,600 |
| Passione Praia 820 | 13.29 x 26.90 x 4.7 | 6,100 |
Sole
The Sole line offers compact-to-midsize rectangular pools.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Sole 500 | 8.5 x 16.4 x 4.7 | 2,600 |
| Sole 601 | 8.5 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 2,600 |
| Sole 600 | 9.9 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 3,500 |
| Sole 700 | 11.5 x 22.1 x 4.7 | 5,200 |
Siena
Siena offers clean rectangular lines in two sizes.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Siena 600 | 9.9 x 19.7 x 4.7 | 2,800 |
| Siena 800 | 13.1 x 26.2 x 4.7 | 5,300 |
Diamond
A compact spa from the Spas and Kids Pool section of the Exclusive catalog.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | 10 x 10.8 x 3.6 x 3.9 | 1,500 |
Luna
A compact oval spa/plunge pool from the Spas and Kids Pool section.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Luna (small) | 3 x 7.4 | 550 |
| Luna (standard) | 2.5 x 7.5 | 690 |
Bambino
A kids pool from the Spas and Kids Pool section of the Exclusive catalog.
| Size | Dimensions | Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Bambino | 5.9 x 7.8 x 2.3 | 449 |
Every Pool Needs a Great Deck
The pool is the centerpiece. The deck is where you actually live. Because Ford Concrete is a full-scope concrete contractor, your pool deck is poured by the same crew that installed the shell — no scheduling gap, no second contract, no finger-pointing. Choose your finish:
Stamped Concrete
Textured patterns that mimic flagstone, slate, travertine, and cobblestone around the waterline.
Concrete Pool Decks
Broom-finished, salt-finished, or exposed aggregate pool decks built for slip resistance and KC freeze-thaw cycles.
Stained Concrete
Acid-stained and water-based stained concrete surrounds in warm earth tones that play against the water.
Sloped yard? Retaining walls → make pool projects possible on lots other contractors walk away from.
Fiberglass Pool Installation — FAQs
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