Swimming pool construction can range from three to six weeks for a custom design, and installation is a simple process. You’ll be working with contractors, builders, and subcontractors to ensure easy installation and completion of the project.
Swimming pools may be inground, above ground, or portable and will vary in materials. Fiberglass is a common material used in swimming pool construction. Fiberglass allows for easy construction and installation, but concrete and vinyl-lined pools are also popular.
The Construction Process
Hiring a contractor is the first step of swimming pool construction, and they may select their own set of subcontractors for various parts of the project.
It’s always important to review licensing information and check references before any proposals or contracts are signed. After that, construction will include:
- Excavation of the site
- Review of site specifications by local inspector and building permit issuance
- Installation of electrical pipes and filters
- Development of the pool itself at the factory
- Delivery and installation
- Final assessment and installation procedures
The construction sequence will also go through some basic steps:
- Layout and positioning
- Excavation
- Fitting and securing base items
- Formwork and steel base
- Coping
- The internal finish
- Equipment installation
- Electrical connections
- Landscaping or decking
Swimming Pool Interior Construction
Most concrete pools will be constructed of a combination of plaster and sand. Other interior construction materials include:
- White cement
- Plaster that can be dyed
- Exposed aggregate
- Quartz
Filters are a part of the design and construction of the pool, and basic filter types include:
- Sand filters
- Cartridge filters
- Diatomaceous Earth filters
Swimming Pool Exterior Construction
Accessories, patio furniture, and swimming pool construction involves planning and detailing in blueprints.
Accessories may include steps, exercise equipment, televisions, or other equipment. Patio furniture will need to match the interior finish and overall style of the pool.
It may be necessary to reduce slipperiness of the area with texturized surfaces and matting during the construction process. Common materials for patios and decking areas include stones, natural rock, pebbles, and brick.