Part 6 – Safety Inspection, Interior, Filling the Pool, Cleanup, and Pool School Key Points Your pool must pass the safety inspection before the build can continue Interior installation takes about a day to complete If you fill the pool, read your water meter before...
Part 5 – Footer, Inspection, Patio, Enclosure Key Points: The construction area is very unsafe during these stages, keep children and pets away There may be a delay in the build process as you wait for inspections Pavers are purchased by the pallet, so you may have a...
Part 4 – Rough Grade, Tile, Plumbing, Electrical Key Points: At this stage, the construction area and the access area are in pretty rough shape Take action necessary to keep children and pets out of the construction area Take pictures of plumbing and electrical...
Part 3 – Getting Ready to Dig, Dig Day, Pool Shell Key Points: Building permits can take weeks, so there may be a delay to begin Take pictures of all areas before and during construction All landscaping and grass in and around the site will be ruined The dig and shell...
Part 2 – Access, Approval, Contract, and Preparation Key Points: You may need your neighbor’s permission to build your pool If there is an HOA (Home Owners Association), you may need their approval Each builder has their own specific contract and addenda. Read and...
Foreword This is a practical guide to what you should expect when building a pool. My hope is to provide details and ideas so you can be better prepared for your build. This article is based off of personal experience and information from outside sources. Each...