Construction Process

Excavation

1-2 Day Process

Normal digs usually take no longer than a day, depending on what time the excavator gets started. The pool is over-dug and may appear quite large. The steps will not be very noticeable at this point except for a bit of a ramp. If you won’t be available during the excavation process, be sure and call our office so we can help make the necessary arrangements. If you live in a yard with existing sprinkler lines, be sure to make arrangements to have them capped off or re-routed. Any lines left either in the access area or the pool area will most likely be destroyed

Steel

1-2 Day Process

The steel is put into place on a grid pattern using engineer’s specifications to help reinforce the concrete structure of the pool.

Pre-Shotcrete Inspection (AKA Steel inspection)

1-2 Day Process

The city inspector comes out to make sure all we have done will meet required codes. They are looking at several things but most importantly grounded light fixtures and sufficient steel usage.

Rockwork-Blockwork

1-4 Day Process

(This stage may or may not apply to your pool). This is where planters, waterfalls, bbqs, fireplaces, or water features are built.

Plumbing

1-3 Day Process

All the PVC piping for pool filtration, fountains and water levelers are installed and the equipment is set. The PVC pipes are left under pressure to ensure that all the plumbing lines are holding pressure to be sure there are no leaks. PLEASE do not move any valves.

Electric

1-2 Day Process

The electric lines are then run from your main electrical panel to the equipment, pool light, switches and junction boxes. The junction box and lite switch usually will be installed at or near the patio unless other arrangements have been made.

Electrical inspection

1 Day Process

Depending on inspection schedule of neighborhood there often is an electrical inspection. This is making sure all electrical connections are grounded and wiring is sufficient.

Clean Up

1 Day Process

We have a crew that comes in and cleans up all the mess left by the previous subcontractors. They also prepare the shotcrete of the pool to receive the final interior finish.

Barriers

1 Day Process

Barriers are usually the responsibility of the homeowner unless other arrangements have been made. Depending on the city, this would include gate springs, door closing devices, alarms, iron fencing, or anything else the city may require to pass the final inspection.

Inspection

1-2 Day Process

The city inspector comes out to ensure all codes are met.

Interior Finish

2 Day Process

This would be the plaster or other interior finishes. The subcontractor will leave instructions on the job for filling the pool. Be sure and leave a hose on your back patio for the plasterers to start filling the pool. Once the pool is full let us know so we can come out to get the pumps running and add the initial chemicals.

Start Up

2-7 Day Process

We will need to set up an appointment with you to come out and give oral and written instructions on how to operate and maintain your pool. If you’re interested in pool maintenance, we can recommend someone to you.