Inground Concrete Pools

Inground concrete pools are a valuable choice for many pool owners, and can provide a sturdy, well-constructed, and permanent fixture for your backyard or garden.

Concrete pools are generally made in stages, and require significant plumbing, installation, coping, and tiling steps. Installation can range from three to 12 weeks depending on your pool designer and construction crew.

Initial costs are usually lower than fiberglass or other materials. Inground concrete pools offer many advantages.

Advantages

Inground Concrete pools offer many advantages compared to portable, above ground, and even fiberglass pools:

• Low initial cost and investment
• Working with a professional construction team from excavation to installation
• Adapts easily to soil transitions and formations
• Variety of finishes and designs from which to choose
• Strong construction that can last years and years
• Easy to maintain, clean, and repair

The Steps to Pool Construction

Concrete pools require patience and are constructed in a set of phases. These include:

• Site excavation: this will involve careful measuring and zoning of the area, as well as digging. The entire process can take up to a week
• Obtaining a building permit or land use permit. The local inspector will need to issue a certificate for your pool.
• Forming the pool outline. This will be completed by the construction crew, and will require layering an outline of stone tiles for the initial step.
• Applying concrete to the form. This will be poured as the foundation for your pool.
• Tiling. This involves making sure all cracks and gaps are accounted for, followed by a layer of tiles for the base.
• Coping
• Plastering
• Supplementing the design with color or texturing

Inground concrete pools generally require resurfacing every 13 years, and will need to be properly maintained over the life of the pool.

Frequent inspections are required for nicks and cracks, as well as any chips or tears that may interfere with swimming.

Concrete is generally easy to repair, but any minor cracks can quickly lead to larger holes and problems. A well-constructed inground concrete pool will last a few years with little damage.