Lap Pools and Swim Spas in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
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Lap Pools and Swim Spas

Narrow, deep and built for exercise, with room to swim, train and recover whenever the day allows.

A lap pool is built for swimming first. It is long and narrow, deep enough for a proper stroke and finished with surfaces that are comfortable on hands and feet. It also happens to be a graceful design element, a long line of water that makes a yard feel intentional.

For smaller lots, a swim spa offers a current in a compact form, and a hybrid design can add a spa or a shallow shelf at one end. We help you choose between a full lap pool, a swim spa or a combination based on how you train and how much space you have.

Length, width and depth

A comfortable lap pool is long enough for a few strokes and wide enough to turn. We choose dimensions around your goals, your stroke and the space on your lot.

Current and resistance

A swim current lets you swim in place in a smaller footprint. We explain the options and show how the equipment fits into the design.

Heat and cover for year-round use

A heater, a cover and good lighting turn a lap pool into a three-season or four-season routine. We plan these early so they are built in, not bolted on.

Water that fits a routine

If you swim early or late, lighting and a heater matter as much as length. We design the pool around your routine so it is pleasant to use at any hour.

What is included

  • A conversation about training and space
  • Length, width and depth options
  • Current, heater and cover planning
  • Shell construction and finish
  • Deck, lighting and enclosure options
  • Start-up and a routine orientation
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a pool deck with a clean travertine paver deck with fresh copingBefore: a pool deck with cracked, stained gray concrete with weeds in the jointsBeforeAfter
Cracked deck replaced with travertine. From cracked, stained gray concrete with weeds in the joints to a clean travertine paver deck with fresh coping.
Why it works

What you get with Lap Pools and Swim Spas

Built to swim

Dimensions chosen for your stroke and routine.

Current options

Swim in place in a compact space.

Heating plans

Comfortable water for more of the year.

Cover options

Safe, quick coverage between swims.

Lane lighting

Even light for early and late sessions.

Recovery zone

Optional spa or shallow ledge at one end.

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Pool Volume and Size Calculator

Pick a shape and enter the length, width and depth to see the surface area and an estimate of gallons.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Consult and visit

    We listen to how you want to live outside, walk the site and talk through ideas, budget and timing.

  2. 02

    Design in 3D

    We draw the pool, deck, planting and lighting together and walk you through the views.

  3. 03

    Permit and excavate

    We finalize plans, manage permits and engineering, then excavate with care for soil and landscape.

  4. 04

    Steel and plumbing

    Reinforcing steel, plumbing and electrical go in, with inspections and photos before anything is covered.

  5. 05

    Shell, tile and finish

    The shell, tile, coping, deck, interior finish and landscape come together.

  6. 06

    Start up and enjoy

    We balance the water, test every feature and teach you the controls before the first swim.

Questions

Lap Pools and Swim Spas FAQ

How long does a lap pool need to be?

It depends on how you train. Even a shorter lap pool with a current gives a good workout, and a longer pool suits traditional laps. We help you choose.

Can a lap pool also be a family pool?

Yes. A shallow shelf or a side bench makes it welcoming for play and relaxing, while the lane stays useful for exercise.

Is a swim spa a good alternative?

For limited space, a swim spa offers current swimming in a compact form. It does not replace the feel of a long lap pool, and we explain the difference.

Can I swim in winter?

With a heater and a cover, many people swim for much of the year. An enclosure can extend the season further.

Can a lap pool include a diving area?

Not usually. Lap pools are shallow and narrow, and a separate plunge or play area can be added.

Next step

Book your free Lap Pools and Swim Spas consultation.

Tell us about your yard and we will call you back to talk it through.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

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