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We have served Tarrant, Johnson, Hood Counties for 6 years with custom in-ground gunite swimming pools, water features, outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas, maintenance, repairs, and more!

Pool Construction Process

The pool construction process can be daunting if you don’t know what to expect. At Skylar King Pools, we keep you informed through every step while personally ensuring that each phase is completed to the highest standards.

Permit & Inspections

After we discuss your desires, come to an agreement, and sign the contract, Skylar King Pools will apply for a building permit. The permit process usually takes about 3-5 weeks. It may take slightly longer if a utility reroute is needed which is when utility lines will be flagged on your property.

Inspections depend on the city and take place at different times during the process. Typically, the first inspection occurs after the steel and plumbing have been completed. Final inspections vary in each city, items checked are electrical work, alarms, gate closures, or fencing.

Excavation

The excavation crew will grade your yard, set form boards, and dig your pool. The excavation can be done with a variety of machines depending upon your access. This process usually takes one day, unless we run into rocks or bad weather conditions.

Plumbing

Next, the plumbing lines are installed and the equipment is set. Drain lines are split suctioned and the skimmer valves are placed. The plumbing lines are trenched and buried. This may take up to 3 weeks.

Steel Setting

After the pool is dug, steel reinforcement (rebar) is placed to give strength and support to the gunite shell. An inspection is then performed by the city inspector to ascertain that the job meets city requirements. This may take up to 3 weeks.

Gunite Application

After the steel inspection, we apply gunite. Gunite is a mixture of cement, sand, and water applied through a pressure hose, producing a dense hard layer of concrete on the steel to form the concrete shell of the pool. We can typically apply gunite in one day. The next day, you should wet down the gunite shell two (2) times per day for ten (10) days to facilitate the curing process. It is common for water to accumulate in the bottom of the pool.

Tile and Coping

After the gunite is cured, the tile and coping crew will install your tile, coping, and trim or spot tile selections and can usually be done in a few days.

Electrical

Once the tile is in, electricians will set the circuit breakers, wire in pool equipment and lights, and mount the light switches. If a controller or salt generation system is installed, they also mount the control panel(s). This can be completed in one day.

Deck Formation

Within a week to 10 days from tile and coping, the deck is set with form boards, steel, and sand, which may be delivered to the job site the day before. Every city requires an inspection at this time. Once approved, the deck crew will bring concrete and pour the deck. We can typically pour the deck in one day and it takes up to a week for the concrete to set.

Once poured, the deck will be cleaned with a mixture of muriatic acid and water. The foam strip between the coping and deck will be removed during this process and replaced with a liquid caulk. The clean-up crew will pick up all trash, haul it away and grade the yard.

Plastering

Plaster is the internal finish of the pool. Traditional white plaster is a combination of plaster and marble dust. Plaster alternatives include Wet Edge (with natural quartz aggregates) in a variety of colors.

The day before plaster, we will pump any water out of the pool, remove debris, and scrape the sides of the pool. The plaster is sprayed and hand-troweled for a smooth finish. We can usually take care of plastering in one day.

The pool is filled with water the next day to allow for curing.

Pool School

A Skylar King Pools service technician will chemically treat the pool, start up the equipment, and provide you with instructions and show you how to operate the equipment. According to the instructions your service technician has given you, you will then need to brush the plaster. The automatic cleaner will arrive within a few days and if there is a diving board it will be set at a later date.

All Set

As you can see, there’s a lot that goes into building your perfect pool. The entire process takes approximately 12 weeks if everything goes to plan. Although weather and inspections play the biggest role in getting your pool completed in that time frame. Please feel free to call us with questions or concerns about the process. We hope you enjoy your pool!