Pool Construction
The Pool & Spa Construction Process for Award-Winning Tampa Bay Pools
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.
12 Steps of Pool Construction
Preconstruction
The preconstruction step includes finalizing the design, securing the building permit, and making sure the site has been properly prepared.
Steel Framework
Next, the steel reinforcing frameworks in installed. Our steel designs are approved by a certified engineer before this step begins.
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 deck
Next, your new deck is installed. This could be pavers, stamped concrete, natural stone or some other custom finish.
Excavation
After permitting, excavation begins and our experienced craftsmen go to work. Your pool will be laid out and any fences, trees or stubs
Concrete Shell
Next, and perhaps the most exciting step, is the application of the concrete. Also known as gunite, the concrete is
Electrical Wiring
Next, we complete the electrical work. If needed, an electrical panel is installed. Then all lights, switches, special features and control
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
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
Deck Preparation
When the concrete shell is completed, we will level the ground around the pools, remove the wood forms and remove any sod
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.
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
The preconstruction step includes finalizing the design, securing the building permit, and making sure the site has been properly prepared.
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
Next, and perhaps the most exciting step, is the application of the concrete. Also known as gunite, the concrete is
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
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
The pool interior is hand-trough and water proofed. Then, the final finish is applied. That may be white or colored plaster or
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
Next, the steel reinforcing frameworks in installed. Our steel designs are approved by a certified engineer before this step begins.
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
Next, we complete the electrical work. If needed, an electrical panel is installed. Then all lights, switches, special features and control
Installing the deck
Next, your new deck is installed. This could be pavers, stamped concrete, natural stone or some other custom finish.
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
The preconstruction step includes finalizing the design, securing the building permit, and making sure the site has been properly prepared.
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
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
Next, the steel reinforcing frameworks in installed. Our steel designs are approved by a certified engineer before this step begins.
Concrete Shell
Next, and perhaps the most exciting step, is the application of the concrete. Also known as gunite, the concrete is
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
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
Next, we complete the electrical work. If needed, an electrical panel is installed. Then all lights, switches, special features and control
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
Next, your new deck is installed. This could be pavers, stamped concrete, natural stone or some other custom 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
Finally, it is time for your pool start-up and pool school. One of our service professionals will schedule a time to meet with