The Pool Construction Process                     

Now that you have decided on your Kool Blue Pool, it is time to make your dream a reality. There are many steps that must be followed so that your pool turns out the way you want it. The following is an example of what you can expect during the pool construction phases.
Please be advised this is just an example.

Phase 1: Pool Plan/Drawing
A meeting will be scheduled to discuss ideas and plans for the pool. From the meeting a drawing will be prepared for your approval. We have pictures & plan drawings to help in your selection
Phase 2: Permits
 We will obtain the necessary permits for your municipality. If you need homeowner's association approval, now is the time to make sure you have the approval. Such approval is the responsibility of the owner, not the contractor.
Phase 3: Site Preparation & Layout 
This usually requires a Bobcat to strip the sod and organic material from the pool and deck area first. Any plants in the area you wish to save should be removed prior to this phase. Then a crew will arrive and form the pool shape with stakes and lumber
Phase 4: The Dig
During the dig phase, the ground where the pool will be excavated. Expect heavy equipment such as backhoes and dump trucks to be brought in to accomplish the task.
Phase 5: Steel Reinforcement 
The frame is important because it adds strength to the concrete shell of the pool.  After the frame is in place, an inspector from the Building Dept. will come out to the property. 
Phase 6: Shooting the Pool Shell
This is when the concrete is added to the frame. Most pool structures are pneumatically applied (shot through a hose with air pressure) using either “Shot Crete” or “Gunite”. The shell of the pool is now in place, and you will start to see your Kool Blue Pool take shape.
Phase 7: Pre-grade for the deck
Once the shell has cured, We will return to remove the forms and perform a rough “machine grade” of the deck area. Some dirt is left behind to be used for the final grade of the access area after the job is completed.
Phase 8: Plumbing
The plumbing will be installed and pipes run to the area where the pool equipment will be located. At this time, an inspector will visit the property to make sure the bond and plumbing meet codes and standards.
Phase 9: Tile
If your pool has coping or brick around the perimeter the coping and tile is added around the rim of the pool at this time. NOTE: If your pool has a concrete edge around it instead of coping or brick, the tile be installed
prior to pouring the deck.
Phase 10: Deck forming
The deck will be formed and prepared. An inspector will come out and make sure the deck and footings are properly prepared.
Phase 11: Pouring the Deck
The concrete decking will be poured in place and troweled to prepare for the deck topping.
Phase 12: Installation of Equipment
The pool equipment is installed and hooked up to the piping. It is now ready to be wired by the electrician. Completion of the job will include installing the deck topping, screen enclosure or fencing, cleaning out the pool shell and installation of the pool interior finish. Once completed, the pool is filled with water and “started up” with proper chemistry and cleaning. The job is completed with site clean-up and operating instructions to teach you how to operate and maintain your new Kool Blue Pool.
NOTE: Depending on particular material selections and/or schedule preferences, the order of phases may change but the essential functions will remain the same. All phases are, of course, subject to weather conditions.