Design – Planning & Permitting.
After the initial meeting with our team members, we create a customized concept design so you can see your new pool before the ground is broken, giving you the chance to ensure that every detail is in place exactly how you envisioned.
From there we carefully develop the site plans to submit to the city for the proper permitting. This can take anywhere from 1 day to 4 weeks depending on the municipality.
Pre-site & Layout
Once the design & permitting is complete, these plans are carefully marked out in your yard so we can see the exact placement before the dig. The layout person has precise measurements to make sure that the new pool is built to within inches of what is shown on the site plan. Other important details are marked out and you will have a chance to see the proposed new pool prior to excavation. Our crew then comes to carefully remove furniture and any other items, take care of any necessary demolition, and prepare the surface for excavation.
Excavation
The excavation sets the stage for the rest of the project. Our excavation crew arrives and begins to dig the hole for the pool. This usually involves heavy equipment (bobcats, backhoes, and dump-trucks) to dig your new pool. Depending on the size of your pool and the equipment required to dig, the excavation can take 1 to 3 days to complete.
Plumbing
After the excavation we begin work on the plumbing & equipment set. Plumbing is one of the most critical aspects of building a pool. This step can involve hundreds of feet of Schedule 40 PVC and takes careful calculation. The plumbing process can take anywhere from 1 to 3 days and involves careful installation by our experienced plumber and crew.
Rebar & Steel.
The structural integrity of the pool is defined here, and the “skeleton” of the pool is constructed. The rebar shell of the pool is made of 3/8″ rebar at every 12″ on center (or more if required by engineers). Here the pool begins to take form. Steps, benches, and other features are formed at this time as well. This process usually takes 1 to 3 days.
Electrical
After the pool plumbing & steel work is complete, the electrical phase of the project can begin. This involves safely bringing in all electrical aspects to your new pool. Our electricians arrive to install the electrical components of your chosen features. This includes any lights, time clocks, sub-panels, outlets for equipment or outdoor kitchens / BBQs, and proper bonding of all components of the pool to ensure safety. This process usually takes 1 to 2 days.
Shotcrete
After steel and plumbing are complete, the shotcrete crew comes to spray concrete to create the base shell of the pool. The steel cage is covered with 6″ – 8″ of solid concrete, transforming your pool into a permanent structure. We use only the highest strength concrete with fiber mesh.
*It is very important to keep the shotcrete saturated with water until it is no longer absorbed, especially in the Arizona sunshine. We need to keep the shotcrete saturated with water every 2 hours for at least 5 days to prevent surface cracks.*
Coping & Decking
Now that the pool base exists, our expert craftsman install the patios, walkways, coping, decking, and work on other various hardscape structures per design, such as your outdoor kitchen, barbecue counter-top tiles, etc. This process usually takes 3 – 5 days.
Tile
After the shotcrete is cured and ready, we install the perimeter tile, detail tile, and step markers. There are so many options for tile! Ask our design team for ideas and samples! This process usually takes 1 – 2 days.
Water Features
Water features can be natural rock, artificial rock, block, or stone. The construction process can integrate water features at different points throughout the project, depending on the type of feature. There are many ways to incorporate water features, waterfalls, or fountains into your swimming pool. This process usually takes 1 – 3 days.
Hardscape & Masonry
Our skilled masons construct all of our block water features, walls, barbecues, fireplaces, walkways, patios, and more. This is usually followed by an application of stucco, stone, and paint. This process usually takes 2 – 10 days depending on the scope of the design.
Final Inspection
One of the final steps before the interior finish is to make sure that your pool meets all of the requirements, code, and regulations of the city / county, and that everything has been completed safely and properly. This is performed by the city / county inspector and usually takes 1 – 2 days.
Interior Surface
The final construction phase of the job is the application of the pool’s interior finish. You can chose from a variety of luxurious mini-pebble, Quartzscape, or Jewelscape finish surfaces. This step is the final step in making your pool waterproof, finished, and ready to fill. Our design team is happy to assist in the coordination a wide variety of samples for you to choose from to achieve the desired look and feel for your new pool.
Start-Up & Orientation.
Starting the pool up can sometimes take a few days, as this is the time that we ensure that everything is working as planned. The first visit is to get the chemicals added to endure proper water balance and to get the equipment running and programmed correctly.
Once we get everything operating perfectly, we will schedule an appointment to show you how to use your new pool equipment. This meeting takes about an hour, and entails all aspects of what everything is and how it all works.
