Pool & Spa Construction Process

Tampa Bay Pools is a United Aqua Group builder serving the Greater Tampa Area. We value your time and are committed to your project. That’s why we’ve provided our 12-step pool construction process for your understanding and convenience.

Let us build you a new swimming pool! Before we start your project we schedule a pre-construction meeting to discuss the details and possible time frames with your superintendent. That way, you have the chance to meet with your project manager prior to construction beginning.

Preconstruction

Preconstruction

The preconstruction step includes finalizing the design, securing the building permit, and making sure the site has been properly prepared.
Initial Plumbing

Initial Plumbing

Next, the initial plumbing is installed. This includes running the pipes for the filters, the main drains and any passive solar systems. If you’ve
Concrete Shell

Concrete Shell

Next, and perhaps the most exciting step, is the application of the concrete. Also known as gunite, the concrete is
Completing the Final Plumbing

Completing the Final Plumbing

Now it is time to complete the plumbing work. We will set your equipment in place and complete the plumbing between it and your pool.
Installing the Tile

Installing the Tile

Now it is time to install the tile around the perimeter of the pool. This is also when we will put your new skimmers in place.
Applying the Interior Finish

Applying the Interior Finish

The pool interior is hand-trough and water proofed. Then, the final finish is applied. That may be white or colored plaster or
Excavation

Excavation

After permitting, excavation begins and our experienced craftsmen go to work. Your pool will be laid out and any fences, trees or stubs
Steel Framework

Steel Framework

Next, the steel reinforcing frameworks in installed. Our steel designs are approved by a certified engineer before this step begins.
Deck Preparation

Deck Preparation

When the concrete shell is completed, we will level the ground around the pools, remove the wood forms and remove any sod
Electrical Wiring

Electrical Wiring

Next, we complete the electrical work. If needed, an electrical panel is installed. Then all lights, switches, special features and control
Installing the deck

Installing the deck

Next, your new deck is installed. This could be pavers, stamped concrete, natural stone or some other custom finish.
Pool Startup

Pool Startup

Finally, it is time for your pool start-up and pool school. One of our service professionals will schedule a time to meet with
Preconstruction

Preconstruction

The preconstruction step includes finalizing the design, securing the building permit, and making sure the site has been properly prepared.
Initial Plumbing

Initial Plumbing

Next, the initial plumbing is installed. This includes running the pipes for the filters, the main drains and any passive solar systems. If you’ve
Concrete Shell

Concrete Shell

Next, and perhaps the most exciting step, is the application of the concrete. Also known as gunite, the concrete is
Completing the Final Plumbing

Completing the Final Plumbing

Now it is time to complete the plumbing work. We will set your equipment in place and complete the plumbing between it and your pool.
Installing the Tile

Installing the Tile

Now it is time to install the tile around the perimeter of the pool. This is also when we will put your new skimmers in place.
Applying the Interior Finish

Applying the Interior Finish

The pool interior is hand-trough and water proofed. Then, the final finish is applied. That may be white or colored plaster or
Excavation

Excavation

After permitting, excavation begins and our experienced craftsmen go to work. Your pool will be laid out and any fences, trees or stubs
Steel Framework

Steel Framework

Next, the steel reinforcing frameworks in installed. Our steel designs are approved by a certified engineer before this step begins.
Deck Preparation

Deck Preparation

When the concrete shell is completed, we will level the ground around the pools, remove the wood forms and remove any sod
Electrical Wiring

Electrical Wiring

Next, we complete the electrical work. If needed, an electrical panel is installed. Then all lights, switches, special features and control
Installing the deck

Installing the deck

Next, your new deck is installed. This could be pavers, stamped concrete, natural stone or some other custom finish.
Pool Startup

Pool Startup

Finally, it is time for your pool start-up and pool school. One of our service professionals will schedule a time to meet with
Preconstruction

Preconstruction

The preconstruction step includes finalizing the design, securing the building permit, and making sure the site has been properly prepared.
Excavation

Excavation

After permitting, excavation begins and our experienced craftsmen go to work. Your pool will be laid out and any fences, trees or stubs
Initial Plumbing

Initial Plumbing

Next, the initial plumbing is installed. This includes running the pipes for the filters, the main drains and any passive solar systems. If you’ve
Steel Framework

Steel Framework

Next, the steel reinforcing frameworks in installed. Our steel designs are approved by a certified engineer before this step begins.
Concrete Shell

Concrete Shell

Next, and perhaps the most exciting step, is the application of the concrete. Also known as gunite, the concrete is
Deck Preparation

Deck Preparation

When the concrete shell is completed, we will level the ground around the pools, remove the wood forms and remove any sod
Completing the Final Plumbing

Completing the Final Plumbing

Now it is time to complete the plumbing work. We will set your equipment in place and complete the plumbing between it and your pool.
Electrical Wiring

Electrical Wiring

Next, we complete the electrical work. If needed, an electrical panel is installed. Then all lights, switches, special features and control
Installing the Tile

Installing the Tile

Now it is time to install the tile around the perimeter of the pool. This is also when we will put your new skimmers in place.
Installing the deck

Installing the deck

Next, your new deck is installed. This could be pavers, stamped concrete, natural stone or some other custom finish.
Applying the Interior Finish

Applying the Interior Finish

The pool interior is hand-trough and water proofed. Then, the final finish is applied. That may be white or colored plaster or
Pool Startup

Pool Startup

Finally, it is time for your pool start-up and pool school. One of our service professionals will schedule a time to meet with