| So you've decided to build a pool, you've chosen a | | | | will be shot into the hole forming the "shell" of the |
| swimming pool contractor and checked their | | | | pool. |
| credentials, and you now have no idea what comes | | | | Plumbing, Tile & Electrical After the concrete is |
| next. The phases described below may vary from | | | | poured, the tile you have chosen and the plumbing |
| pool builder to pool builder. | | | | lines will be installed. It's important to have a |
| Layout & Design This phase is the design and layout | | | | schematic of the plumbing lines kept on file for future |
| of your new pool once you have a permit. Things to | | | | reference. Next, a certified electrician will come in and |
| consider would be yard elevations, existing landscape, | | | | run the necessary electrical conduit and wire. |
| existing electrical and plumbing lines, set backs from | | | | Decking Layout and form work begins on your |
| your house and any property and easement lines. | | | | decking after electrical has been completed. You may |
| Excavation & Concrete Shell Once layout is | | | | have chosen a concrete deck or a paver deck - |
| approved, construction begins with the excavation of | | | | installations are different for each and your |
| the dirt and shaping the swimming pool to the | | | | contractor will explain those installation processes. |
| specific design and depth. This formally begins the | | | | Also, consider at this point if you need water or |
| process and will cause your backyard to look as if a | | | | electrical lines run under your deck into any planters |
| bomb went off! Once the dirt is excavated and | | | | you may have. |
| inspected by your local building department, concrete | | | | |