Landscapers in Portsmouth

“Premier Gunite Pools~By Stone Edge Design

In the winter of 2024, we decided to add a water feature to our home in Newport—fully aware this wasn’t going to be a simple backyard project. We live on The Point, where plots of land are tiny, the ground hides centuries of surprises, and retired neighbors have plenty of time to weigh in on every shovel of dirt.

We met with Premier Gunite Pools, and that’s where the dream started—tape measures, sketches, visions of summer mornings with coffee by the infinity edge. We were all in. They helped us navigate town meetings, permits, setbacks, material requirements—the whole maze. Then came the contract and deposit. Deep breath. While the payment schedule felt a little heavy in favor of the company, I hope future versions are
adjusted so both sides feel equally secure in the investment.

Phase 1 – Dig Day. If you were the kid who loved digging in the dirt, this is your Super Bowl. If you’re an adult who gets heart palpitations watching giant machines swing dangerously close to your biggest investment, maybe skip this day. But honestly? It’s wild and kind of awesome.

Phase 2 – The “Hurry Up and Wait” Stage. This part takes time. There are stretches of quiet between electrical teams, plumbers, stone workers, and inspectors—each crew moves the project one step forward. It’s slow, messy, and tests your patience. Be patient—it’s worth it.

Phase 3 – Gunite Day! The day the pool is finally born. The dusty hole becomes a real structure, and you can actually see it—your backyard oasis in the making. It’s loud, messy, and totally thrilling.

Phase 4 – The Finish Line. Sod goes down. The mess disappears. Your yard transforms. Water your grass. And exhale, it’s done.

We were swimming within the 90 days they promised. The second half of summer was everything we dreamed—mornings watching the infinity edge spill into the horizon, quiet hot tub nights, and afternoons floating in the sun.

Thank you to the entire Premier Gunite Pools team for making it happen.“

“Great chunk of Portsmouth history. Also one of the best stables in all of the northeast“

“All Island Landscape Inc is a great company to work with to help maintain the landscaping aspects of your property. The people are friendly, thorough in what they do and aim to please their clients. I am completely satisfied in their work as they accomplished in one day what would have required a week or more for me working by myself, and their results were dramatic. I don't usually do social media reviews, but if you need landscaping help you should give them a call!“