Building an inground pool in Arizona involves several build phases and key steps for a smooth process and ultimately, high quality pool. Here’s a breakdown of the essential steps:
Initial Planning and Design
- Initial Consultation: Everything starts with an initial consultation where a homeowner meets with the pool contractor to discuss vision, budget, and specific needs. This also gives the pool contractor a look at the layout and size of your backyard.
- Design: Pool builder will create a custom pool design that fits your backyard space and complies with local regulations.
- Local Permits: Permits from the city are a necessary step, and your pool builder will submit permits on your behalf.
Site Preparation
- Layout & Marking: Your pool contractor will outline the pool area by painting the pool shape on the ground and marking the specific dimensions. This will also help you visualize what the finished pool will look like.
- Excavation: The pool builder will bring in equipment to excavate the area according to the design specifications, ensuring proper depth and shape.
Structural Framework
- Plumbing: Your pool contractor will install the necessary equipment and plumbing for water circulation, filtration, and additional features like waterfalls or jets.
- Electrical: Because your pool pump needs electricity, pool contractors will run electric to your pool panel.
- Rebar Installation: Pool contractors place steel rebar in your excavated pool to reinforce the pool structure, following the design layout.
Concrete Application
- Concrete Spray: In this step, pool builders spray concrete around the steel rebar to form the pool shell, ensuring it is properly shaped and smoothed.
Tile and Coping Installation
- Coping: At the top of the pool’s edge, pool contractors add coping around the edge for a finished look. This may include some extended decking, although the finished backyard decking will likely happen after the pool is completed.
- Tile Work: Waterline tiles can now be installed to enhance the pool’s appearance and make cleaning easier.
Equipment Installation
- Pump and Filter: Now it’s time to set up the pool pump, filter system, and other equipment necessary for pool operation.This also includes any necessary electrical connections for lighting, heaters, and automation systems.
Interior Finish
- Plastering: Pool contractors apply the chosen interior finish (plaster, pebble, etc.) to the pool shell, giving it a smooth and attractive surface.
Pool Start Up & Final Inspection
- Fill the Pool: Filling the pool with water is an exciting step, but not the last one.
- Final Inspection: Once the pool is filled, the pool builder will start up the pool equipment and check for any issues with the plumbing or structure.
- Chemical Balancing: With water, also comes the need to balance the water chemistry to ensure it is safe for swimming. Your pool builder will ensure this is done correctly.
- Customer Orientation: Before the pool builder is done, your pool contractor will show you the pool equipment and guide you through how to use it.
Decking and Landscaping
With the pool completed, additional decking and landscaping elements can be added to your backyard.
Building an in-ground pool in Arizona requires careful planning and execution – but it can be made easier by hiring an experienced pool contractor to design and build your backyard pool and spa. If you’re ready to get started with a new pool, contact Patriot Pools to get an online quote, or call us at 480-209-3475.