New Pool And Spa Construction

Originally Posted by joasis

I would love to know what you know. I have been giving a lot of thought into pools.....when the building boom here cools, the "nesting" effect will take over, and home improvement will rule. Pools will be a stable niche, in my opinion. I am thinking about hooking up with a fiberglass pool maker and doing installs. Then I can also offer the stamped concrete, etc.

Originally Posted by NICKPAUS

Looks good J Builder. I am working on a Job in Palos verdes and did the rough pool excavation but am looking for someone with your knowledge to install the plumbing and rebar. The homeowner had rough layout on pool specs in Landscape blueprints but has been searching for an installer she can afford. This would be a good opportunity for me to learn how to construct a pool.

My question is are all the plumbing details and rebar sizes layed out in the pool spec blue prints (Which she does not have) or do you guys lay it out yourself and not use blueprints?
You or the H/O will need approved swimming pool plans from a professional structural engineer along with a wet seal stamped on plans(signed by the structural engineer) for all pool/spa locations,sizes.depth/rebar details and sur-charges if required if it's free standing or located near any walls,berms,hillsides etc...I've always use approved plans to construct anything thats structural.

All detailed drawings/plans must be summited to the cities building department and reviewed for all permits are required for new/remodeled pool construction.Hope that you have building permits for the pool excavation regardless of those "Landscape Blueprints" those will NOT fly by the building department at all.

She did not want to spend more than $40 K but based of of bids it looks like $55k is lowest companies want to go even with no work. Pool size 15' x 30' with 4'x8' jacuzzi pump and heater 40' away from pool I have the rough part already dug.

Originally Posted by NICKPAUS

Its actually Palos Verdes Estates and everything must be approved by the art jury first. The pool location and size was approved with landscape blueprints by art jury. Now looks like She needs the blueprints for that size and location with engineering. Not sure on copper neighbors recently built theres with all pvc. As far as pool equipment Im sure it will need to be energy effficent to meet the strict title 24 rules.

Originally Posted by j_builder

Thanks for the comment GPG

The pool/spa coping is Pacific Clay 12" Pueblo single bull nose around the pool and 9" bull nose around the spa with custom mixed mortar grout... it took way to many 'brick layer's' to get the corner radius's right after telling many to go learn the cuts on their own time and not on my dime!

It's unfortunate that I'll not be showing anymore progress pic's from either of these jobs because of customer delays,dealing with subs who have no or limited skills,both jobs went sideways with so many unforeseen issues.