When a Michigan homeowner told GLC Landscaping & Pools (GLC) they had installed a pool at every house they had ever owned and wanted one at their new construction home too, the team knew exactly where to start. The result is Imagine Pools’ June 2026 Pool of the Month: The Freedom 34 pool with a splash pad in Ice Silver, paired with a matching Dream Spa, tucked into a backyard that backs right up to the woods in Huron Township, Michigan.
clearing the woods for a new construction fiberglass pool
The home sits on a new construction property backing directly to wooded acreage, and GLC had already handled the homeowners’ full landscaping package before the pool conversation even came up. Getting The Freedom pool into place meant clearing a number of mature trees and building a retaining wall to manage the natural drop in terrain toward the back of the property.
The pool itself is large enough that setting it required a sizable crane, and the crane was big enough that GLC had to shut down the entire road for the installation. As GLC put it, everyone in the area wanted to know what was happening at that house that day. It’s the kind of installation day that turns into its own neighborhood event, and it’s a good reminder that a fiberglass pool install, even a large one, can still happen in a single day once the site work is done.
The Freedom pool and its matching Ice Silver Dream Spa run on separate heater systems, a deliberate choice so the family can use the spa year-round even when the pool itself has to be closed down for the Michigan winter. That separation is a small design decision with a big payoff for anyone living in a four-season climate: the spa becomes a true year-round feature instead of a seasonal one.
The pool is heated and saltwater chlorinated, finished with three in-pool lights for evening swims, and protected by an automatic pool cover that keeps debris out and makes closing up for the season simple. Saltwater systems like this one continue to be one of the most requested upgrades for fiberglass pool owners, since they mean softer water and less day-to-day maintenance than a traditional chlorine setup.
Rather than adding a separate water feature, GLC let the design breathe with clean, uncluttered lines finished in Unilock brick pavers, a manufactured concrete paver system that gives the whole space a polished, resort-style look without feeling busy. GLC also built out the surrounding hardscape, including additional seating areas on the patio, so the outdoor living space extends well beyond the water’s edge and gives the family room to spread out.
Badu Jet swim spa system: a swim-in-place workout
One of the standout features of this build is the Badu SwimJet system, which lets a swimmer stay in place against a steady current rather than swimming laps back and forth. It’s a compact way to fit real swim training into a residential pool, no matter the yard size.
For homeowners weighing a fiberglass pool against a lap pool or a separate home gym, a swim jet system like this one is worth a look. It delivers a genuine cardio workout in a fraction of the footprint, and it works in nearly any pool size or shape.
Huron Township family finds a pool builder they trust
The homeowners are a family with adult children who live nearby, and the new pool and spa have quickly become the reason everyone lingers a little longer. GLC had already earned their trust through years of landscape work, from converting woodchips to slate stone in the beds to building a paver patio for the family’s wood-burning fire pit, so when GLC expanded into pool installation, the homeowners didn’t hesitate to bring them on for the next big project.
The homeowners say the experience beat out the pools they’d had installed at their previous two homes by other pool builders. In their own words:
“We can say that this experience was 100x better than the pools we installed at our last two homes with well-established pool companies at the time… We will continue to use GLC for any future outdoor projects and we highly recommend them. Thank you to Gino, Eileen, and the entire GLC team for another job well done!”
glc landscaping & pools wins 2025 environmental improvement award
This installation also helped GLC take home a 2025 Environmental Improvement Award, a state-level honor within the green industry recognizing standout backyard transformations. Projects are nominated with photos and then reviewed in person to confirm the quality of the work, and this backyard more than held its own.
GLC Landscaping & Pools is a family-owned business now in its 23rd year, and the team has been installing Imagine Pools for the past four years, with two more Imagine Pools currently going into the ground. With landscaping expertise, hardscape work and a growing pool portfolio, GLC has built a true one-stop model for homeowners who want their whole outdoor space handled by a single trusted team.
why families keep choosing imagine pools
Builds like this one show exactly what an Imagine Pools’ fiberglass pool installation is meant to feel like: easygoing, social and built for real family life. It’s the brand people describe as their fun friend, the one that turns an ordinary backyard into the place everyone wants to be. A fast, one-day fiberglass install, a durable saltwater finish and features like a swim jet system that homeowners actually use regularly are exactly why Imagine Pools continues to be a favorite for families planning their next backyard project.
Congratulations to GLC Landscaping & Pools on a beautifully executed, award-winning build.
