It seemed like it took forever for the permits to get through the city, but things are finally getting started. I guess everyone wants a pool before the summer hits, so the city was back logged on permits. I wanted to document the pool construction and thought you might like to follow along. We are starting with a totally blank slate, so there was no prep work to clear the space for the pool, but there will be a ton of landscaping to do after it goes in. This is going to be a “Play Pool” that goes from 3ft to 5ft deep. Perfect for our family since we are not lap swimmers, but love to play ball and just enjoy cooling off in the pool. I think I will be found here most all of the time.
Friday 4/14 – They came out and marked off all the water and electrical lines and drew the pool out on the ground. This was interesting to watch. This gentlemen had the copy of the design that the city signed off on, so he started taking measurements in all kinds of directions so he could get everything to scale.
This is the architect’s drawing of the pool. I love the size, not to big or little and tons of cool deck on the side so there is plenty of room for chaise lounges.
Then he used a string and some tape and spray painted the ground in the exact shape and measurements the pool would be in. He was amazing to see how it all came together.
Now we finally have the rough shape.
The back bench – – –
The finished design showing the front steps and the total shape of the pool – –
When he was finished the supervisor came out and double checked all of his measurements. Everything was perfect so now we are all set for the dig to take place.
Wednesday 4/19 – The Dig!!! Boy things started off bright and early. The crew got here a little before 7AM . The Superintendent came out and layed down a mat to cover the water meter box so it wouldn’t get broken – –
then the crew pulled up that was going to do the dig.
Off came the bobcat and backhoe.
One guy started hammering rebar in the outline of the pool (That is the supervisor from the pool company with the cowboy hat)
and the other guy started knocking down the fence.
Now we were ready for the first shovel of dirt for the dig. Yip – Skip – I am so excited.
As he dug the dirt the other one hauled it out to the dump truck.
This guy must have made a gazillion trips back and forth. He also had to go empty the dump truck 3 times too. They dug a lot of dirt.
As more of the pool is dug, they outline the shape with bender board.
By 1:45 they were all done and even a backwash pit was dug up in the upper right hand corner.
This is our view from the end of the patio.
That was a lot for one day. You can really see the shape of the pool. Plumbing and electrical is next.
It is going to be so fun for this summer. I can’t wait.
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