Next year, there’ll be a 32-story beachfront residential property in Florida. But it won’t have a beach. Instead, the building’s residents will have access to a private seven-acre man-made lagoon.
It’s a great idea if you’re craving a private oasis. But why not make yours genuinely private by building your own pool? You can enjoy it whenever you want and control who has access to it.
If you’re uncertain about what this involves, this article will help. It will let you know what building a pool entails. It will also outline how pool excavation works and the associated costs. Read on to learn more.
The Pool Building Process
There are many stages involved in the pool building process. It begins with deciding on a layout and design for your pool. It’s best to work with a reputable pool company to guide you through this process.
Once finalized, they’ll get the permitting required. They’ll ensure that it adheres to your county’s laws. The proper documentation and approval allow you to get started building your pool.
The plans submitted will determine your pool’s layout. Work starts on your property with the pool company laying out your pool’s design at the location decided in your backyard. The company will base the layout on the shape and size you selected that will fit best in your property.
The company will then proceed with the following steps:
- Pool excavation
- Placement of structural steel
- Plumbing installation
- Applying the pool shell
- Tiling and coping
- Completion of the pool deck
Excavation is a significant part of the pool-building process. It’s also usually the messiest and most unsightly stage. It can also be quite noisy.
You may need to prepare for this part of your backyard’s transformation. But the final product will be worth it.
How Pool Excavation Works
When excavation begins, the pool-building equipment required will be hard to miss. A pool company will use an excavator if your yard is large and has the necessary access. This will help to get the job done faster.
However, smaller areas may not have ample access to accommodate such a large piece of equipment. The pool company will need to use a smaller machine, such as a Bobcat. Sometimes using this can lengthen the process, making it take as much as five times longer.
The purpose of either machine is to remove the dirt to create a hole for your pool. The amount of dirt removed will depend on the size and depth of your pool design.
There can sometimes be delays during excavation as weather can hamper progress. Rain can make the walls cave in or cause the hole to become muddy and messy.
Speak to your pool builder to find the best time to build your pool in Florida, as weather, cost and more can influence the best time of year.
Pool Excavation Costs
The cost of building an inground pool in Florida can range between $18,000 to as much as $85,000 or more. This will depend on the size of your pool and its various design elements. Most people spend an average of $28,000 to $55,000.
Pool excavation costs are usually between $1,800 to $14,000. Delays due to weather during this stage can significantly impact how much you end up paying.
Excavation and labor are two major costs involved in the pool-building process. Add-ons and features can also be expensive, but you have more control over your spending. Choosing these is also generally more fun.
Getting to the Fun Part
Arguably, the most mundane stage of the pool building process is excavation. Undoubtedly you’ll be happy to put the messy experience behind you. It will also mean you get to start working on your swimming pool design.
You would have already decided on your pool’s shape, size, and overall design. But you’ll still need to choose the finishes you’ll use to create the pool of your dreams.
This involves choosing the materials you’ll use for your pool’s surface. You’ll also need to decide what materials to use for your coping and pool deck.
The real fun starts when you decide on additional design elements. You can incorporate the following:
- Water features
- Pool furniture
- A fire feature
- An outdoor kitchen
- Lighting
- Landscaping
When deciding on these, consider your lifestyle. If you have kids, you might want to include fun water features.
Planning to do lots of entertaining? An outdoor kitchen then becomes a feasible option.
Nighttime pool activities will make the lighting you choose essential as well. A fire pit may also make doing these activities more comfortable.
Regardless of the elements you choose, each will help to complete the look of your pool and outdoor area.
Working Through the Stages of Building a Pool
There are a lot of elements involved in building a pool. It starts with deciding on a design and getting the necessary approvals. Unfortunately, it also entails the inconvenience of a messy backyard during excavation.
The stages after this may not be exciting, but they get you closer to the pool of your dreams. Once the shell of your pool is in place, you can then start deciding on the elements that will suit your lifestyle.
This can be fun. It can be even better when you have an experienced company to guide you through every stage of the process.
Cox Pools in Florida can. We’ll ensure you get your very own backyard oasis. Contact us for a FREE, no-obligation quote today to get started!
