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Our Process

From the first consultation to the final splash, our proven process ensures a seamless journey to your dream pool. With clear communication and attention to detail at every step, we make bringing your vision to life easy and stress-free.

Our Process

Here’s how we bring your dream to life!

Site Preparation

Once all necessary permits are secured, our team prepares the construction area. This includes removing grass and leveling the ground where the pool and deck will be located.

Layout And Excavation

Once all necessary permits are secured, our team prepares the construction area. This includes removing grass and leveling the ground where the pool and deck will be located.

Plumbing, Steel, Electrical & Inspections

Plumbing: Schedule 40 PVC pipes are installed beneath the deck, connecting features like the main drain, skimmer, jets, and waterfall. All pipes are pressure-tested before gunite to ensure no leaks.

Steel: 3/8″ steel bars reinforce the gunite shell, shaped to the pool’s design with extra support at stress points. Bars are elevated to be fully encased in gunite. Stairs and benches are made of solid gunite without steel reinforcement.

Electrical: Licensed electricians inspect the service panel, bond the steel structure, and arrange the first inspection.

Inspections: Permits are placed in a permit box at your home for inspectors. Ensure the box is accessible or notify us if it’s missing.

Gunite

This is a major milestone in your pool construction journey—and it’s definitely one of the most action-packed! On the day the Gunite is applied, you’ll notice large trucks and specialized equipment on site. It’s an exciting step to watch, but we recommend keeping all nearby doors and windows closed during this process.

During this phase, the stairs, benches, lighting outlets, and other key features of your pool are carefully set in place. Starting the next day, we ask that you water down the Gunite shell twice a day for seven days to support the curing process. Don’t worry if you see some water collecting at the bottom of the pool—this is completely normal.

Over this seven-day period, 85% of the concrete curing takes place. Once complete, we’ll move forward by removing the forms, performing any necessary backfilling, and preparing the area for preliminary deck grading. It’s all part of ensuring your pool is built to last!

Grading

During the grading process we will add any sub-base material needed for the deck area to achieve proper elevation, and all the plumbing, electrical, and gas lines will be laid out at this time.

Tile, Coping & Water Features

A 6″ band of ceramic tile will be applied to the top inside edge of your pool which will allow easy cleaning at the pool water line. If tile markers are to be placed on the stairs, they will be done day of plaster.

Pleas make sure water and electricity are available for our crew’s use.If your pool design calls for coping, field stone or other materials, our stone masons will install this finish. Otherwise, the cantilever edge of the deck will provide the pool’s top finish.

If your pool has a water feature(s) don’t be alarmed if you only see a pile of rocks. The finishing touches have not been applied yet.

Deck Layout & Pour

This phase is where your pool area truly starts to come together. Your deck will complement both your pool and home, creating a cohesive look.

During the deck layout and pour, large concrete trucks will be on-site, so please clear vehicles and keep children away for safety. Your selected decking—plain, exposed aggregate, pavers, or stamped—will be installed. Some materials may take several days to complete, and initial colors may vary until fully finished.

Hairline cracks are normal and expected, as the deck is reinforced with 3/8” steel rebar for lasting durability.

Pool Equipment

Your pool equipment, including the filter system, time clock, automatic cleaner, and heater (if ordered), will be installed and our electrician will complete the wiring of all the mechanical equipment.

Interior Finish

The final step will be applying the interior finish to the pool—and it is essential that the pool and surrounding area be kept as clean as possible. Please be aware that that at this time any work you or other contractors may be undertaking in the pool area which creates dirt, dust, smoke or other debris, must be completed beforehand, or postponed until later.

The sparkling cleanliness of a fine quality pool depends not only upon the ability of our craftsmen, but in keeping the pool as clean as possible until it is filled. We cannot be responsible for footprints or stains caused by dirt, fertilizer, dust, and other debris from construction, landscape projects or winds. After the interior finish is applied, either your fence or temporary fence will be installed to meet both local and state codes prior to filling the pool.

Filling The Pool

Once the filling operation has begun, PLEASE DO NOT turn off the water or move the hose from its original position until the level has risen to the middle of the tile band. This eliminates the possibility of a dirt ring, which is difficult to remove. When the pool is full, please turn off the water and inform us. Under normal conditions it is not necessary to call us until the pool is full. There is no harm in not having the filter on, for up to a week after filling. There is also no harm in swimming in the pool before the filter is started.

Pool School

We’re almost done! Our project manager will perform a complete quality assurance check to insure everything related to your pool is perfect, AND, we will even take you to “Pool School” to learn how to operate your pool.

Additional pool & spa features

Make your pool uniquely yours with features like swim-up bars, beach entries, fountains, and more. These options add fun and functionality, turning your backyard into the perfect space to relax and entertain.