Building Permit Process

Good pool design starts with the pool's relationship to the settings, the home's architecture, and the landscaping. Based on your plans and engineering, excavation spikes are placed, and all steps, corners, lights, and benches are marked. During the layout of the pool, we would like you or your representative present to approve the location and shape of the pool.

The dump truck and back-hoe that will dramatically change your yard have arrived. You have to make sure that they have access. This might mean several trips as loads of earth are removed.

The reinforcing steel is installed in a grid pattern following the requirements of the engineering calculations. A good circulatory system will keep your pool warm and your maintenance costs down. Here we place the plumbing, automatic cleaning units and surface skimmers, underwater lights, and other extras. The pool will need to be grounded, and all electrical installations will need to be inspected by the local authorities.

Concrete is pneumatically applied to the steel to form the pool shell. The pool concrete is trimmed and shaped to the exact contours required. This includes all spas, benches, and steps.

At this time, you must assist us by keeping the structure damp with water for the best possible cure. Spray the surface with a hose spraying a mist of water 1 to 2 times per day for 7-10 days.

Now is the time to install the concrete decking. We also specialize in hollow tile, moss rock, stucco, flagstone, and other surfaces. You can select from a wide variety of tiles. Just visit National Pool & Tile Group to get an idea of the variety of colors, textures, and patterns available.

The plastering of the pool is usually a one-day operation. The plasterer will show you how and when to start filling the pool with water. (Note: Do not turn on the pool light until the pool is filled with water, this will cause your pool light to blow up!). You can find more information on plaster by visiting our Plaster Info Sheet page here on this website.

The time to fill a pool depends upon the pool size and water pressure. Fill the pool halfway up the ceramic tile line at the top of your pool. Please, no swimming until the pool is full, and do not use fire hydrant water as the pressure may damage the plaster finish.

Please call the office, and we can give you instructions on care and maintenance. To ensure routine and proper cleaning and purification, we can arrange a time with you to start our tailored pool service. The serviceman will also list anything remaining undone and return it to the construction office for action. If you have any questions regarding the scheduling of construction on your pool or scheduled maintenance, please call our office at 261-3508. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.