Pool Construction Process

Our Construction Process | Attention to Detail

A beautifully designed pool and construction quality go hand in hand. Look through our gallery to see some pools that are stunning in design as well as constructed with quality craftsmanship and materials. As an owner/operated company, we are out on every job site inspecting that all phases of construction are done correctly and to your satisfaction. This insures a finished product that you will be proud of for years to come. Our average construction process is 45-60 days from excavation to water. Once we start a project, we keep it moving along with minimal down time between phases. Thats why True Blue Pools, Inc., a Phoenix pool builder, should be your builder. Below is a step by step process of pool/spa construction.

Consultation and Design
We come out to your property and find out the details that you want on your pool. We take that information back to the office and generate a 3D computer design of your swimming pool with an itemized quote to go along with the drawing. Upon approval of your design, we obtain engineered plans and submit for city or county building permits.

Layout
Once we receive your building permit back from the municipality, we come out and layout your pool according to our plans. You will be able to see the actual size of the pool "footprint" in the proposed site area. Once you approve of the layout we are ready to begin excavation.

Excavation
Once the layout is complete, we bring in the heavy equipment and start to excavate the hole that will resemble the finished product. At this point we also set form boards and set the pool elevation. We keep the mess to a minimum throughout the excavation process. 

Plumbing
A crew will dig trenches around the excavated pool and install the circulation pipes between the pool and the equipment pad. These pipes will move water to and from the pool. Once the plumbing is completed, we pressure test the plumbing for leaks and this is inspected by the city inspector.

Steel/Rebar
We install the reinforcing steel to the shape of your pool. It serves as the framework for a pool for high structural integrity.

Electrical
We install the electrical service from your main electrical panel to the panel at the pool equipment pad. We wire all the pumps, run brass conduit to the pool light niche, perform all the proper bonding so everything meets NEC codes.

Inspection
At this point in the process an inspector will come out to do an inspection of the completed phases, after the inspection is passed, we can schedule the shotcrete crew to come in and shoot the shell of the pool.

Shotcrete
The shotcrete is a pneumatically applied concrete material that covers the steel to form a monolithic(one piece) pool shell. At this point you will see the exact shape of the pool.

Waterfalls
If a waterfall or other type of waterfeature is chosen by the customer to be built or installed, it will be done at this time. If a natural rock waterfall is built, we bring in boulders and build a beautiful rock feature.

Decking
Once the shotcrete shell is in place, if a concrete deck is going to be poured we bring in the concrete crew to form and pour the pool deck. Once the concrete cures, an acrylic concrete coating is applied to beautify the deck. If a paver deck is chosen by the customer, we come in and set coping around the perimeter of the pool and then set the pavers to the shape of the deck.

Waterline Tile/Stonework
Once the decking is in place, a crew will come in and set the waterline tile chosen by the customer and any stone work on raised beams will be done.

Final Inspection
At this point of the construction process a final inspection is scheduled. An inspector will come out and inspect any phase that wasn't done on the first inspection and also inspect that the barrier code has been met. Each city varies on barrier codes and we will instruct you on what needs to be done to satisfy your city's code.

Pool Interior Finish
This is the last phase of the construction process, installing a plaster, pebble or all tile interior. Once the interior finish is applied, the pool will be filled up and will be ready for start-up.

Start-up and Orientation
Once the pool is full we will come out to do a start-up and orientation on your new pool and equipment. We provide each customer with the necessary training to operate the controls on your pool. You also are given all the manufacturer manuals to refer to when you have questions. We are also available to help answer any questions you have after the start-up is complete. Now the fun begins. At this point you will begin to enjoy your new True Blue Pool.

As owner/operators we are out on the jobsite during every one of these phases. This insures the quality construction that goes into every pool we build. We are happy to answer any questions you have along the way and address any concerns you may have during the construction process. We feel when you are in touch with one of the owners on a daily basis, you will feel more confident that you are getting a quality pool. Please call True Blue Pools today at 480-820-9495 or fill out our "contact us" page to get started.

We serve the greater Phoenix area, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Gold Canyon, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, Tempe, San Tan Valley.