A fraction of an in-ground build
Complete Doughboy packages, pool, liner, pump, filter, skimmer, come in well under what a new in-ground build runs in Modesto, Turlock, and Stockton, without compromising on American-made quality.
About
Family Owned Since 1956, Our Reputation Built One Customer at a Time.
Whether you're choosing a new Doughboy above-ground pool, replacing a liner, upgrading equipment, or simply looking for trusted advice, we're here to help you create an outdoor space you'll enjoy for years to come.
Why heritage matters
Customers trust companies that feel accountable after the sale.
When you invest in a swimming pool, you're choosing more than a product, you're choosing the people who will stand behind it. Since 1956, Gordo's Pool City has earned the trust of generations of Central Valley families by providing honest advice, quality products, and dependable support long after the sale. While our website has evolved, our commitment hasn't. You'll still find the same family values, knowledgeable guidance, and personalized service that have made Gordo's Pool City a trusted name for nearly 70 years.
Established 1956
Family Owned
Authorized Doughboy Dealer
Serving Central California
Expert Water Testing
Professional Installation Referrals
Made in America for over 75 years
A 1956 Modesto Dealer For A 75-Year American Manufacturer
Our flagship brand, Doughboy, has been making pools in America since 1947, a heritage that began with the World War I rubber-sealing techniques used to package rations for the American "Doughboys." Gordo's Pool City has been the Central Valley's authorized dealer since 1956, putting nearly seven decades of local family ownership behind every American-made Doughboy pool we sell.
Why Families Stay With Gordo's
Why generations of Central Valley families keep coming back to Gordo's for their pool.
New in-ground builds in our area are quoting $120,000 to $150,000, and the higher-end designs are going well past that. Before a family signs a build contract, the better question is usually a smaller one: what does it actually take to be swimming this summer, with a pool that's built to last, backed locally, and easy to live with?
Think about it this way
- When you picture next summer in your backyard, are you picturing a year-long construction project, or your family already in the water?
- If the same backyard goal can be reached in 1–3 days of install instead of 6–12 months of build, what would that be worth to you?
- And if you want that in-ground look, did you know a Doughboy Hydrosphere drops at least 24 inches into the ground, and many Doughboy models can be installed semi-inground for a finished, integrated backyard at a fraction of an in-ground build?
No pressure, no quote pitch. We help families think through size, shape, frame, and warranty before a single dollar is spent, the same way we have since 1956.
Swimming in days, not seasons
Most Central Valley installs run 1–3 days once the site is level. You skip the permitting drag, the heavy equipment in the yard, and the missed summer.
The in-ground look, without the in-ground price
The Hydrosphere semi-inground and several Palm Shore installs can be set into the ground for that finished, built-in feel, at a fraction of an excavated build.
Backed by the people who sold it
Buy from Gordo's and the 5-Year Premier non-prorated warranty activates on the full package. Plus the same showroom, same shop, same service team, for the next 20+ years.
Customer Stories
Three generations of Central Valley families. One Modesto family business.
The customers who trust Gordo's for their pools, liners, and service, in their own words, straight from Google.
4.2 on Google · 82+ reviewsRebecca Lux
14-year customer · Jun 2019
Google Review“Gordo's has everything!!! Plus their clerks have the pool knowledge I needed. If they didn't know they'd turn you over to the owner or someone with more experience. It's the only place I'll go and feel at ease about what I'm buying. 14-year customer, I give you a 5 star ☆☆☆☆☆.”
Lemmie Klein
Modesto, CA · Jun 2025
Google Review“I will drive through Empire to get to Gordo's. Their staff are very knowledgeable. The owner is hands-on and did work on our pool. Today, I had to get a part for my pool pump. Just like that, I had the part and a working pump.”
Paul Smith
Modesto, CA · Jan 2023
Google Review“I have known John for quite some time now. He is the “pool guy.” He and his staff know their stuff about pools and pool care, as well as spas. As long as he is in business, he will have my business.”
Frequently asked questions
About Gordo's Pool City, The Questions People Ask About Our Story
Family-owned since 1956. Here's what customers most often want to know about the company, our heritage, and why generations of Central Valley families keep coming back.