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2 The Pool Begins to Take Shape
During the first couple of weeks, the swimming pool is excavated and the initial plumbing is installed. Steel reinforcement, often called rebar, is then added before the pool shell is applied.
Next comes gunite, which creates the recognizable form of the pool. Long and finish plumbing work follows, along with installation of equipment such as the pump, filter, and heater included with the project.
By weeks three through six, the work shifts toward the details homeowners will eventually see. Waterline tile and coping are installed, with coping options such as travertine, brick, or stone depending on the design. Pre-electrical work also takes place, and the area around the pool is graded in preparation for the deck.
If decking is included in the Blue Haven contract, installation usually happens during weeks seven and eight. Final electrical work is also completed during this phase, including the pool control panel and wiring to the home’ s power source.
If another contractor is responsible for the decking, the Blue Haven schedule cannot continue until that work is complete. Coordinating those timelines is therefore an important part of keeping the project moving.
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The Final Details Bring Everything Together
Around weeks nine and ten, the inside of the pool is cleaned out and prepared for its final surface. Before plastering, a member of the construction team completes a pre-plaster inspection with the homeowner so required items can be reviewed and signed off.
The pool’ s interior surface is then installed, such as pebble, bringing the project much closer to its finished appearance.
But filling the pool is not quite the end of the process.
Over the following weeks, a Blue Haven expert will get the pool equipment running and work to balance the water chemistry. Once that process is complete, the office will schedule an orientation to walk the homeowner through pool operation and chemistry.
This final startup and orientation phase may take approximately two to three weeks, depending on factors such as the chemistry and condition of the source water. While that brings the construction process to a close, homeowners have support throughout the journey.
Support From Start to Finish
Throughout construction, your Project Manager is the best point of contact for day-to-day questions or concerns. Having one primary resource makes it easier to understand what is happening, what comes next, and where the project stands as the backyard takes shape.
Of course, no two custom pools follow exactly the same timeline. Weather, property conditions, project complexity, permitting, and outside contractors can all influence the schedule. What remains consistent is the progression from one carefully coordinated stage to the next, ultimately transforming the first outline in the yard into a finished pool ready to become part of everyday life outdoors.
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