Freeform design · 30 × 16 ft

Classic Oval pool

Simple, symmetrical and easy on the budget. Without corners, an oval is easy to clean and fits a traditional family backyard.

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At a glance

$57k – $73k

Size30 × 16 ft (adjustable)
Water surfaceabout 377 sq ft
Volumeapprox. 12,955 gal
Example monthly~$660/mo
Default finishClassic blue
Default deck & copingBroom-finish concrete · Bullnose
Shown withNo add-ons

*Planning estimates from our 3D designer for the pool itself (design, permits, excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, plaster, coping and a narrow deck), including a safety margin. Spas, water features and bigger decks are extra. Example monthly payment is an illustration only (8.99% APR, 15 years), not a loan offer. A licensed builder confirms your price in writing after a site visit.

Plan view at the default 30 × 16 ft. Resize it in the designer to fit your lot.

Best for

Families who want a straightforward swimming pool.

Options like spas, water features and outdoor kitchens are priced on your free consultation, where a licensed partner builder confirms everything in writing.

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Who it suits

Is the Classic Oval right for you?

Plain and honest, an oval is for families who want swimming, cannonballs and water games without extras they will never use. Kids get a straight run end to end, and parents can see the whole pool from the patio at a glance.

It looks right with traditional and ranch homes, mature yards and simple lawns, and it is a smart first pool for owners who want to keep the project straightforward.

How much yard it needs

At 30 ft long and 16 ft wide, a little arithmetic helps: 16 ft of water, a broom-finish concrete walk of about 4 ft per side, then 5 ft of clearance from the rear line, come to roughly 29 ft of depth, and you need about 40 ft across. The symmetry means the oval centers easily on a lawn or patio. A builder will confirm the layout once they see grade and utilities.

Spa, shelf and seating options

With no corners, the cleanest entry is a set of curved steps at one end. A small bench can follow the curve along a side wall. If you want a spa, a round one set just off one end keeps the balance; compare the Figure 8 if you want a spa built into the outline.

Looking after it

The oval is among the easiest pools to clean. Cleaners sweep the continuous curve without getting stuck, and there are no corners for leaves to pile into. White plaster makes it easy to spot debris. With no add-ons, the main tasks are balancing water and brushing the walls.

What the build involves

Ovals are among the simplest gunite pools to lay out and shoot, with a continuous wall and no special structures. That keeps the schedule predictable. The main site questions are access for the excavator, where the equipment pad goes and whether the soil needs extra steel. Because the shape is simple, it is also a good candidate for a heater, automation and LED lights at build time, since running conduit and gas lines before the deck pours is easier than retrofitting.

Classic Oval FAQ

Classic Oval questions.

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Is an oval good for a family with young kids?

Yes. Steps at the shallow end and an open view from the house make it easy to supervise. California also requires at least two drowning-prevention features, like a fence and a door alarm, on new pools.