Building Confidence & Quality: The Building Process

Here’s What You Can Expect While every custom built pool is different, the design and building process generally remains the same. Here’s what you can expect after you contact Atlas Pools, Inc.

To begin, one of our expert designers will visit you at your home. We’ll gather information about what you want to accomplish. What do you want the space to look like? How will the pool be used? Then we’ll measure the yard, consider the location for sunlight and usability, and make sure that you understand all of the available options. In this initial consultation, we listen carefully so that we can seamlessly incorporate your dreams and your vision into an elegant and functional backyard oasis.
Within two weeks, your custom design will be completed and ready for review.

Using blue prints and an advanced 3D modeling design software, you’ll actually be able to see what your new pool will look like in amazing detail. You’ll also be able to discuss and decide on further options, details, and features.
Once your pool design is complete, you'll want to see your new pool in your backyard as soon as possible! But with any investment as important as your new pool, you'll want us to take the necessary steps to ensure quality craftsmanship. Here are the phases that will bring your new pool to life.

1. Permitting The first step is obtaining a pool permit to begin construction. Permits are governed and issued by the jurisdiction in which you live. We'll secure an official permit for you.


2. Layout & Excavation The shape and position of your pool will be "sprayed out" by our Layout Technician using spray paint. At this point, you can see where things will be in your back yard, and make any changes desired. Once approved, the outline will serve as a guide for our excavators to dig and you'll see your pool begin to take shape.

3. Plumbing & Steel We'll use high grade schedule 40 PVC piping to plumb your motor, pump, cleaning system and water features. Your new pool will get a skeleton of steel that is contoured to the shape of your pool in a ridged grid. Your pool will now have its initial inspection.

4. Electrical

We’ll make all of the electrical connections in your pool using National Electrical Code approved conduit, wire and bonding.

5. Shotcrete Shotcrete is a mixture of sand, rock, cement, water and fibermix additive for extra strength. This advanced formula is shot from a hose onto the steel grid by an experienced shotcrete crew to provide a tough, durable pool shell.


6. Water Features, Boulders & Decking Waterfalls, boulders, and sheer descents will be added in this is the phase.  A minimum of 2-foot wide decking is formed around the perimeter of your pool.

The use of natural and/or manmade rock can have a dramatic effect on your swimming pool design. From natural stone veneers on a raised wall or deck to dramatic boulders flanking a pool or defining a waterfall, the use of rock helps to create the kind of serene and breathtaking atmosphere you’d find in nature.

Atlas Pools, Inc. can use these same types of stone and/or rock to create a stunning BBQ and/or fireplace to compliment the look of your swimming pool. If you have chosen to include features like custom walls, rock features, waterfalls, a bar-b-que or a fireplace, they will be built or installed during this phase of construction.

• Natural Stone Veneers
• Robinson Rock
• Silverado Building Materials

7. Tile

Atlas Pools, Inc. is proud to offer and install a variety of pool tiles in various sizes, shapes and colors. Our pool tiles are water resistant, slip resistant and made to last. We have a wide selection to help even the most discriminating pool owner transform your pool to an extraordinary one.

• National Pool Tile
• Master Tile
• Fujiwa Tile
• Noble Tile
• Portobello Pool Tile
You can select from dozens of glazed ceramic tiles, glass mosaic tiles, or popular stone-look tiles to be hand-laid and carefully grouted around the waterline of your pool. Add decorative mosaic tiles to be placed on your pool's steps or baja for added interest and beauty.


8. Deck It usually takes two weeks to prepare the deck and one week to install the decking, then your pool will go through another inspection. Any options such as gates, fences, or alarms will also be installed at this time. Pool decking can be done in a variety of materials, and will both frame your pool and enhance the beauty of your backyard with many choices in materials, colors and patterns. Once formed, we will get your approval of the lay-out and get an inspection before the decking is installed.


9. Interior Surfacing Once your pool passes your city's building inspection, the surfacing crew will apply the pool interior of your choice- plaster, pebble tec, or even all glass tile! We use extra care to create a seamless interior finish where steps and walls meet the pool floor. Whether you choose plaster or any of the pebble finishes this is another opportunity to customize your pool by choosing the color. Once installed, we will now begin filling your pool with water!!

	Aqua Blue		Jade
	Aqua Cool		Mauve
	Aqua White		Midnight Blue
	Black		Salt and Pepper
	Caribbean Blue		Sand
	Emerald		Tahoe Blue
	French Gray		Tropics Blue
	Irish Mist		White

10. Equipment We now install your pool equipment. Atlas Pools, Inc. offers various choices in pool equipment from standard to environmentally friendly to complete automation. Your project manager will discuss with you in the beginning phases which equipment will work best for your pool, depending on space, efficiency, and technology. Additional options such as gates, fences, or alarms will also be installed here and your pool will go through another inspection.

11. Start Up

Our start up technician will apply a protective UV coating on all exposed plumbing, finish the installation of your pool's cleaning system and label all your pool's equipment. After balancing the pool's water chemistry, he will start up your new pool and assure everything is running properly. Atlas Pools, Inc. is an industry expert in pool maintenance, and we’ll include one free month of free maintenance from one of our professional technicians for your convenience. 


12. Orientation & Jump In! Lastly, our orientation specialist will visit your home and meet with you one-on-one to familiarize you with the operation of your new pool. Systems may be custom programmed at this time to your specifications.  Now jump in and enjoy!

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