Swimming Pool Building Process
Attention To Quality
Pool Pros is consistently recognized for our superior level of swimming pool construction. Even more impressive is our ability to construct a pool with a minimal intrusion to our clients' properties, and their schedules. Our construction process can leave you enjoying your pool in as little as 45 days. While other pool contractors can leave you in frustrate by the length of construction and overall quality, Pool Pros lets you enjoy your swimming pool quicker, and worry-free. Below are the systematic steps we take in creating a beautiful, new poolscape.
Pool design
Every client receives a 3-D computer-generated design before we begin construction. These incredibly realistic renderings allow you to see all the elements of your pool design and make revisions and improvements as necessary. Upon approval of your design, we begin the layout process.
Layout
This stage is the first in the construction process. Here, we take the dimensions of the pool design and lay it out onto the proposed site area. This provides an ideal opportunity to see the outlines of the actual size and shape of the pool and make any changes to the size and location of the pool before we actually break ground with excavation.
Excavation
Once the layout stage is complete we then proceed on to the process of excavating the grass, underlying soil, and rock in order to prepare the site for the pool construction.
Forming & Steel
Just as steel and wood are used to form a solid foundation for a home; it is also used to form the shape and structure of your pool. While it is visually rough, it serves as the framework for a poolscape with high structural integrity.
Electrical & Plumbing
Before the Gunite process, we install all the plumbing and electrical components. We ensure that the plumbing is pressure tested and the electrical meets the necessary city and state codes.
Gunite
Sure, invite your neighbors for a pool party when your pool is completed, but this stage is almost just as awesome. A large team of experienced personnel applies the Gunite using high-pressure hoses to create the tough inner shell of your new pool. It's exciting to see the Gunite concrete applied and worked onto the forming structure. You get the first real-time vision of your dream pool.
Decking
Decking refers to the area surrounding your pool, the perimeter. There are a variety of surfaces that can be used here based on your design choice, from SprayDeck material to custom stone or stamped concrete. At this stage, we also create any features included in your design such as outdoor fireplaces, firepits, fountains, summer kitchens and more.
Tile & Coping
Pool Pros has a large selection of natural stone tiles, slates, ceramics, and mosaics available. The pool coping can be crafted from natural stone, including limestone, brick, cement, or an assortment of other materials.
Masonry & Stone
Our masons take a tremendous amount of pride in their craft. Pool Pros also goes to great lengths to monitor quality during the installation process to ensure that the work that is done is flawless and built to last.
Plaster
Applying the plaster is a complex yet easy process. It is blown onto the gunite and requires a quick, experienced and hard working crew to smooth the surface to assure a beautiful finish. The pool is then immediately filled with water. The next 7 days requires the homeowners to thoroughly "brush" the pool twice a day to ensure the smoothest surface possible. Since this step is essential and must be adhered to, please contact Pools Pros if you are unable to participate in this part of the process.
Start-up & Training
Quite often a first-time pool owner can feel overwhelmed by the initial start-up and maintenance of the pool. We provide every homeowner with the necessary training on how to use the controls of the pool equipment, plus a complimentary manual that explains in great detail how to easily care for your pool. In addition, our service department is available to answer any questions you have regarding the care of your pool and equipment.
