• Free initial design consultation
• Discuss the best options available that work within your space and budget to provide preliminary estimate

• Approval of preliminary estimate
• Up-to-date boundary survey is needed to begin design process
  • If you don’t have one, we will have one of our trusted surveyors prepare one.

• One-on-one guidance to determine the major design elements of the pool
  • Size
  • Shape
  • Placement within property
  • Depth
  • Distinguishing features (spa, lagoons, beach entries, coves, slides etc…)
• Approve preliminary design

• One-on-one guidance to choose the remaining design elements of your pool:
  • Lighting
  • Heat pumps/coolers
  • Filters
  • Deck jets
  • Bubblers
  • Automation
  • Valves
  • Plaster color
  • Waterline tile
  • Decking material
• Approve final design and pricing (if altered)

• Construction drawings are submitted to the building department for review
  • Time Frame: 1-3 weeks depending on jurisdiction and revisions requirements
• On approval of plans, construction set to commence

• Size – Pool sizes vary, depending on space and layout. The standard pool package is built around 15′ x 30′ dimensions.
• Shape – Our standard packages come with either a rectangular or oval shaped pool. Other pool shapes are typically an upgrade.
• Depth – South Florida pools are typically dug to achieve a depth of 3′ in the shallow end and 5′ in the deeper end. This is included in our standard package
• Safety – Pool safety is an important consideration and can be achieved by either by installing either a child safety barrier, or pool alarms on all doors and windows.
• Entry – Steps are included in most standard pool packages. Other options include lounge areas, beach entries and recessed treads.
• Swim Outs – At least one swim-out is required in most pool designs and is included in our standard package. Additional swim-outs can be added and can serve as extra lounge areas or underwater benches.
• Spa – Spas are a great way to add a dedicated lounge area that is separated from the main area of the pool. Most spas are heated and use a spillover to create a waterfall effect in the main body of water.

• Pool Pump – A single speed pool pump comes standard with our base packages.
• Lights – Our pools come equipped with either full-size or small format low-voltage LED lights with some having the ability to display an array of colors.
• Chlorine – Base pool packages are designed for chlorine to be added manually. Although in recent years chlorine generating systems that use salt have become commonplace in residential pools.
• Filter Type – Cartridge filters of appropriate size come standard with the majority of our pool packages. Sand-filters can be chosen as an alternative during the design process.
• Returns – Standard pool packages come with two returns, although it is recommended to have at least three in order to promote efficient skimmer operation.
• Vacuum Line – All of our pool packages come with one vacuum line included. Depending on the size and shape it may be necessary to have more than one.
• Heat Pump – In order to be able to enjoy your pool through the winter, it is recommended to upgrade your base pool package with a high-efficiency heat pump.

• Plaster Color – There are a variety of different plaster colors available. Our standard pool package comes with Miami-Blue plaster. All other plaster colors are considered an upgrade.
• Tile – Tile is typically installed at the waterline, on the edges of stair treads, and on the edges of benches and swim-outs. Our base package includes tile installed at the waterline.
• Coping – Coping is the material that is installed along the top of the pool shell meeting with the deck. Typically the deck and coping material are the same but can vary in dimensions. Standard coping around the perimeter of the pool is included in our base package.
• Pool Deck – The most common and long lasting decking material in South Florida is paves set on compacted sand. Decking is priced by square foot and determined once the size and shape have been chosen.

Excavation team comes out to break ground, and excavate the area that will ultimately be the pool shell.

• Formwork installed around perimeter of pool and associated features to provide backing for shotcrete
• Reinforcing bar are tied in place to give pool shell strength
• Main drain and skimmers are set and pressure tested

• Concrete (gunnite) is shot onto the prepared form-work and reinforcing steel to form the walls and floor of the pool shell
• Form-work is then removed and discarded after concrete has sufficiently cured.

• Rough electrical and plumbing work installed and inspected
• Remaining plumbing piping pressure tested
• Excavation team returns to back-fill trenches surrounding the shell to set appropriate grade for deck and other features.

• Tradesmen return to install the remaining equipment
• Make final plumbing and electrical connections
• Prepare for final inspections

• All mechanical aspects of the pool are functional and have passed inspection
• Finish team arrives to install pool deck
• Additional finishes installed
  • Slides
  • Rocks/Waterfall
  • Waterline tile
  • Coping
  • Accent pieces, etc.
• Plaster team applies finish coat to the interior of the pool shell
  • Plaster color determines the color of the pool water
• Immediately after plaster is complete, the pool is filled
  • Fill time: 24-48 hours depending on pool size.
• Building and Zoning final inspections complete
• Notice of Termination recorded