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Pool Service & Maintenance in Baton Rouge: What You Could Be Doing Instead of Cleaning Your Pool?

Posted by Lucas Firmin on Feb 19, 2026 7:59:58 AM

Owning a custom concrete or gunite poolin South Louisiana is one of the best ways to enjoy time at home. Long summers, warm evenings, and weekends by the water are part of life in Baton Rouge.

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Topics: Pool Maintenance

Building a Pool on an Existing Property vs. New Construction: What Baton Rouge Homeowners Should Know

Posted by Lucas Firmin on Feb 12, 2026 8:51:47 AM

At Lucas Firmin Pools, one of the most common questions we hear from Baton Rouge homeowners is when to build a pool. Some choose to include a pool during new home construction, while others add one later to an existing property. Both approaches can result in a high-quality custom pool, but the construction process, planning requirements, and financial considerations differ.

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Topics: Pool Construction

How a Pool Remodel Can Modernize Your Backyard

Posted by Lucas Firmin on Jan 23, 2026 1:32:37 PM

A pool remodel allows homeowners to update an existing pool without starting from scratch. For many Baton Rouge homeowners, working with an experienced builder like Lucas Firmin Pools provides a way to modernize an aging pool while maintaining the structure that already works. Over time, finishes wear down, equipment becomes outdated, and layouts may no longer reflect how the backyard is used.

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Topics: Pool Remodeling

Gunite Pool Cost: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pool in Baton Rouge?

Posted by Lucas Firmin on Jan 13, 2026 9:26:49 AM

The cost of building a gunite pool in Baton Rouge depends on much more than the pool’s size or shape. Local soil conditions, drainage, design complexity, equipment choices, and permitting all contribute to the final investment.

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Topics: Gunite Pools

Custom Pool Builder vs. General Pool Contractor: What’s the Difference?

Posted by Lucas Firmin on Dec 23, 2025 8:00:02 AM

When homeowners begin researching pool construction, one of the first decisions they face is who to hire. Many people use the terms “pool builder” and “pool contractor” interchangeably, but there are important differences between the two. Understanding those differences can help homeowners choose the right partner for their project and avoid issues later in the process.

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Topics: Pool Construction, Pool Builder Services