Pool Construction Process

Step 1

Laying Out the Pool

With help from a dig sheet (a model of the pool with dig specifications), the installer will mark the placement of the pool in your yard. At this point you will need to make final decisions on any deck, patio, or landscape plans.

Step 3

Excavation

Our Parrot Bay Pools and Spas delivery trucks will arrive towing a skid steer and our excavator. The skid steer will be used to move dirt and gravel, while the excavator will dig the hole.

Your pool will have the most accurate excavation possible because our excavator has a built-in GPS for digging. Once the pool’s size and depth are determined, the excavator will start to dig. As one crew member digs the hole, the others will begin to set up the pump and filter system. The entire excavation process usually takes one day but may vary from job to job, depending on pool size or unforeseeable weather.

Common Excavation Obstacles

• Overdigging – Sometimes the person excavating will dig too deep. The most obvious solutions—that of placing soil back into the hole to raise the depth—is actually NOT a smart option. If soil is placed back into the hole, it will most likely settle over time causing the pool to shift, which could cause many other problems to occur. The only safe fix is to use gravel to raise the depth back up to the proper height. At Parrot Bay you don’t have to be concerned about overdigging. Our machine digs to exact specifications automatically every time.
• Unstable Soil or Organic Materials – Many times during digging our crew members will notice that the soil is not stable, or that there is organic material buried in the pool’s planned location. To prevent settlement, the soil or organic material must be removed regardless of the extra excavation required.
• Digging too Tight – An excavation hole should be approximately 1 foot larger than the outside of the pool shell and approximately 2 inches deeper than the pool depth. This will leave enough room to place gravel along the sides and under the steps, seats and/or ledges of the pool.

Step 5

Plumbing the Pool and Filter System

The filter is composed of two major components: the pool pump and the filter. The pump circulates the water, while the filter removes the debris and small particles from the water. Filter systems are typically located within thirty to sixty feet from the pool. Most pool owners prefer their filter system near their house somewhere inconspicuous.

Step 7

Coping and Decking

With the pool backfilled and electrical inspections approved, the pool is now ready for coping to be installed around the top of the pool shell. For fiberglass pools, standard concrete coping is common. However, other materials such as pavers, travertine, stones and brick may be used depending on the homeowner’s preference.