Spring Creek Oaks Custom Swimming Pool Construction Schedule - Spring, TX

DAY 1 - APRIL 13th  EXCAVATION, STEEL & STUB PLUMBING

Excavation began today on a custom built gunite swimming pool. The pool will have a kidney shaped spa with a small waterfall flowing into it. It will include a custom built gunite slide and larger moss rock waterfall. The pool also will have a 12" raised beam with two 3' sheer descents.

The pool is laid out. Then staked out; level set; then form boards nail into place. If there is any existing structures (ie landscaping, patios, sidewalks, trees) they are removed at this time.

Spring Pools not only Excavated the pool on Day One, we installed the Steel.....

....and the Stub Plumbing.

Typically we Excavate on Day One and install the Steel and Stub Plumbing on Day Two. This time several factors came together which allowed it to take place on Day One.

DAY 2 - APRIL 14th  GUNITE

Today the gunite sub-contractor Modern Method gets an early start. The area is prepped with plastic covering and tarps to prevent any of the gunite adhering to the home or other structures. The pool level is double-checked for accuracy. Modern Method was also contracted to install the slide. They begin installing the steel frame.

The sculpting of the gunite begins. Notches for tile, water features, rock, lights, and controllers are carved out of the gunite. The custom water slide is a wonderful added feature to any pool.

DAY 3 - APRIL 15th  PLUMBING

Plumbing starts. Depending on the complexity of the pool; number of water features; and the distance of the plumbing runs, plumbing can take several days. Spring Pools take great care in locating existing services before we dig, but cable lines and phone are usually buried shallow and are easily cut with a shovel. Be prepared to call your provider to have them repaired.

DAY 4 - APRIL 16th  PLUMBING

Finish Plumbing. Added an additional gas line for a future outdoor kitchen. Installed a couple of drains for the backyard.

DAY 5 - APRIL 17th 

No Work Scheduled due to Rain.

DAY 6 - APRIL 18th

No Work Scheduled due to Rain.

DAY 7 - APRIL 19th  SUNDAY

No Work Scheduled.

DAY 8 - APRIL 20th  ELECTRICAL

The electical system is installed. Also, an Itelllitouch system is installed. The Intellitouch allows you to operate your pool equipment, lights, water features, and more from a control panel inside your home. Automation that makes taking care and operating your pool much easier.

DAY 9 - APRIL 21st  TILE, COPING & ROCK

The pool coping and waterline tile is Flagstone. The waterfalls are built with natural rock.

Notice the tight mortar joints between the pieces of flagstone.

DAY 10 - APRIL 22nd  TILE, COPING & ROCK

The tile and coping is finished. The first stages of the waterfalls are finished.

DAY 11 - APRIL 23rd  DECK

Swimming pool deck work begins. On the first day of installing the deck the form boards are set; the ground is prepped; the steel and drains are laid. The deck subcontractor leaves the site ready for the concrete to be poured. This allows the customer to look at the deck layout and request adjustments to the deck.

DAY 12 - APRIL 24th  DECK

Today the deck is poured. Pea gravel is added to the concrete for a finished texture and expansion joints are inserted.

On this project, the customer wanted to have flagstone inlays in the deck. The deck subcontractor notches for the inlays. The Tile & Coping contractor will come back and install them.

DAY 13 - APRIL 25th

No Work Scheduled due to Rain.

DAY 14 - APRIL 26th  SUNDAY

No Work Scheduled.

DAY 15 - APRIL 27th

The slide was textured today before it started raining again.

DAY 16 - APRIL 28th 

No Work Scheduled due to Rain.

DAY 17 - APRIL 29th  PEBBLE TEC

The pool was prepped for the pebble tec application.

DAY 18 - APRIL 30th  PEBBLE TEC

Pebble Tec was added to the pool. The customer choose the upgraded color Black Marble. It looks a little gray because it still needs to be acid washed. 

DAY 19 - MAY 1st  PEBBLE TEC

Pool is acid washed and started to be filled with water.

DAY 20 - MAY 2nd

No construction scheduled today. Filling swimming pool with water.

DAY 21 - MAY 3rd  SUNDAY

No Work Scheduled.

DAY 22 - MAY 4th 

Flagstone inlays set in deck. Slide epoxy coating applied. Pool start up begins.

DAY 23 - MAY 5th  FINISH CONSTRUCTION

The Cap rocks are set on the Waterfalls. The Pool is Finished. The water chemicals take a few days to adjust. Pool School is set for this coming weekend. Mrs. Fleming is swimming in her new custom built swimming pool by Mother's Day.

2 Months Later.... Another Custom Built Inground Gunite Swimming Pool Construction Project Completed by the Contractors at Spring Pools.