Pool Construction Process

PHASE ONE: PRE-PROCESSING

Your plan is checked. Engineering and pre-site is ordered.

PHASE TWO: PERMITTING

Your permit is prepared and submitted. Permit processing time varies by city.

PHASE THREE: CAD

Your plan is entered into a Computer Aided Design program. This program will produce all the data needed by the construction crew.

As a side note, any design changes after this point that require changes in the CAD program may delay pool construction and may also require re-permitting.

PHASE FOUR: FINAL PROCESSING

The remainder of file is processed and the plan goes through final detail. The pre-grade is ordered if landscaping or other objects need to be removed from the pool and deck areas.

PHASE FIVE: LAYOUT

The painted layout of the pool (and spa, if included) is completed on your property.

PHASE SIX: EXCAVATION

Things are about to get a bit dirty! At this point, the form boards are installed, the excavator arrives and begins dirt removal.

PHASE SEVEN: EQUIPMENT & PLUMBING

Your pool equipment and plumping are installed.

PHASE EIGHT: STEEL

Steel reinforced rebar is placed throughout the pool structure and spacers are installed.

PHASE NINE: ELECTRIC

The electric wiring is installed with all the necessary grounding to meet or exceed required standards.

PHASE TEN: PRE-GUNITE INSPECTION

A city inspection is scheduled before advancing to the next phase.

PHASE ELEVEN: SHOTCRETE

Pneumatically applied concrete is installed to form the pool shell. Water curing is done by the homeowner from the existing patio.

PHASE TWELVE: WATERFALL AND BOULDERS

Any water features and/or boulders are now installed!

PHASE THIRTEEN: DECKING/PAVERS

Forms for decking and/or pavers are installed.

PHASE FOURTEEN: TILE

Waterline tile is installed.

PHASE FIFTEEN: CLEAN UP

Things have been dusty for a while. At this point, we finally remove all the debris!

PHASE SIXTEEN: FENCING

The access fence is now replaced.

PHASE SEVENTEEN: ACRYLIC (IF APPLICABLE)

If applicable in your design, acrylic material is applied on the decking. You will need to allow 24 hours for it to cure.

PHASE EIGHTEEN: PRE-PLASTER INSPECTION

City inspection occurs to ensure all barrier requirements have been completed. You, as the homeowner, will need to be present for this.

PHASE NINETEEN: INTERIOR FINISH

Your interior finish is installed and the pool begins to fill with water. Some interiors require an acid wash the day before filling.

PHASE TWENTY: MECHANICAL START-UP

A start-up technician starts up all equipment, installs the suction cleaner (if applicable) and adds necessary chemicals.

PHASE TWENTY-ONE: ORIENTATION

You will receive a tour and instructions to properly operate and maintain your new Presidential Pool!

When you build a pool with Presidential Pools & Spas, you will have a dedicated project manager available to help make sure the process goes smoothly. They will be there to address any questions or concerns you have as your pools is being built.