If you’re considering installing a new pool, you may wonder how long it will take to complete the project. The truth is that a new pool installation is much more than excavating the ground and laying tiles. Like building a house, the process involves various steps, including planning, material selection, and obtaining municipal approvals.
Generally, a new pool installation takes about 8-12 weeks. However, the time frame may be longer or shorter, depending on your unique circumstances. Therefore, the sooner you contact a professional pool builder, the earlier you will enjoy the many health and social benefits of having your pool.
Here are the steps:
Designing and Obtaining Permits
Depending on your needs, designing a pool takes about 1-6 weeks. First, you’ll contact a professional builder to help you customize your pool size, shape, and other design elements. The pool builder will then create a 3D impression of your complete project.
After the design phase, it’s time to seek the relevant permits and approvals from Municipal authorities. Depending on your municipality, obtaining permits may take 2-8 weeks.
Pool Construction and Installation
The significant steps involved include ground excavation, plumbing, electrical installation, building the walls and floors, and tiling, which may take about 3-6 weeks.
Usually, ground excavation takes two days, but sometimes, you may encounter complications if utility lines exist underground. Sometimes, you may also wait until excavators clear a backlog of other clients who scheduled their excavation earlier.
After excavation, it’s time to build the steel structures that give your pool a tangible design and shape. In addition, the builder will execute plumbing works, electrical wiring, and other amenities. The process takes up to 2 weeks, depending on your pool size and customization options.
The actual pool installation will depend on the type of pool you designed. For instance, a fiberglass pool takes up to 3 days because the manufacturer will ship a ready design and install it on the excavated hole. On the other hand, a concrete pool will require hand spraying of the concrete material and additional time for curing.
Landscaping and Pool Additions
Once your pool is installed, it’s time to add amenities that boost its aesthetic appeal. Therefore, you can add stone patios, wood decks, flowers, and lawns around the pool. Moreover, you can incorporate additional water features such as a spa, custom lighting, seating space, and an outdoor kitchen around the pool.
Depending on your customization options, landscaping may require 1-4 weeks to complete. However, if you don’t have any landscaping ideas or pool additions, you only need finishing touches and clean-up to make the pool ready for use.
Having a pool in your backyard is a noble investment since it adds aesthetic appeal and increases the value of your property. However, hiring a professional pool builder is key to having a successful pool installation.
At Phoenix Pools & Spas, we can help you build and install a new pool within a convenient timeline. If you have questions about a new pool installation, do not hesitate to contact us.