Custom Pools

Pool Process by Phase

• One: Design Process

  Backyard plan is designed by you and our consultant.

• Two: Permitting

  Your permit is prepared and submitted. Permit processing time varies by city. In the CAD program may delay pool construction and may also require re-permitting.

• Three: Final Processing

  The remainder of file is processed and the plan goes through final detail. The pre-grade is ordered if landscaping or other objects need to be removed from the pool and deck areas.

• Four: Layout

  Now it is time to paint the layout of the pool (and spa, if included)

• Five: Excavation

  Things are about to get a bit dirty! At this point, the form boards are installed, the excavator arrives and begins dirt removal.

• Six: Equipment & Plumbing

  Your pool equipment and plumping are installed. Unless there is a delayed equipment set.

• Seven: Steel

  Steel reinforced #4 rebar is placed throughout the pool structure and spacers are installed.

• Eight: Electric

  The electric to meet or exceed required standards.

• Nine: Pre-Gunite Inspection

  A city inspection is now scheduled.

• Ten: Shotcrete

  Shotcrete is installed to form the pool shell.

• Eleven: Waterfall and Boulders

  Any water features are now installed!

• Twelve: Decking

  Decking is installed.

• Thirteen: Tile

  Waterline tile is installed.

• Fourteen: Clean Up

  Things have been dusty for a while. At this point, we finally remove all the debris!

• Fifteen: Fencing

  The access fence is now replaced.

• Sixteen: Acrylic (if applicable)

  If applicable in your design, acrylic material is applied on the decking. You will need to allow 24 hours for it to cure

• Seventeen: Pre-Plaster Inspection

  City inspection occurs to ensure all barrier requirements have been completed. You, as the homeowner, will need to be present for this.

• Eighteen: Interior Finish

  Your interior finish is installed and the pool begins to fill with water. Some interiors require an acid wash the day before filling.

• Nineteen: Start-Up

  A start-up technician starts up all equipment, installs the suction cleaner (if applicable) and adds necessary chemicals.

• Twenty: Orientation

  You will receive a tour and instructions to properly operate and maintain your New Pool!