Building a pool is an exciting and rewarding experience, but unfortunately, it can also be a difficult process if you don’t find the right contractor or builder. Finding the right company for the job is essential in ensuring that your project runs smoothly and on schedule. From the permit process, to the inspectors, weather, unstable soils conditions, and buried items underground, are a few of the many things that can delay the process. Typically, a basic pool and spa should take about a sixty to ninety days to complete.
While building a pool can be a straight forward process, there is always unseen or unexpected issues that can arise. Ask your pool builder / contractor as many questions as you can;
Remember there are no stupid questions only the one you don’t ask.
Are you required to repair your irrigation system?
Who is going to replace the sod / grass?
Is the sewer line re-rout included?
Before you start any project, it is essential to ask the right questions.
Another aspect that can affect the time frame of construction is the complexity of the pool design. The more complex the design, the longer it will typically take. Items like infinity edges, outdoor kitchens, complex water features can add more time to the project.
Obtaining permits and waiting for inspections is an area where we have limited control and can be a source of frustration and delay in the building process. Unfortunately, city departments and HOAs don’t always work on the same schedule as contractors, resulting in delays that can disrupt a project.
We have spent many years working with these departments our experinece helps to keep delays limited.
Weather delays are a common issue for construction projects, and can have a significant impact on the scheduling and time frame of the project. Sub-contractors can find themselves waiting for the ground to dry in order to continue work, which can cause a backlog in their schedules and lead to delays that can be a source of frustration. Unfavorable weather conditions such as extreme temperatures, heavy rain, and strong winds can all cause delays in the completion of a project. These delays can also impact the types of materials used such as concrete. Concrete is particularly sensitive to temperature fluctuations and will dry best in warm sunny weather. This means that construction projects relying on concrete will often experience delays due to unfavorable weather conditions.
