We pride ourselves on the design and construction of our new swimming pools. From start to finish each joy is personally supervised by Steven Platner to insure the highest quality and timely completion of each project, no matter how big or small.

20 year experience has made us specialists in all aspects of swimming pool design. Using tried and tested materials, we can create beautiful waterfalls, spas and gazebos to compliment and enhance your pool. We can take care of all your landscaping needs: Install decking, sports courts and a variety of other hardscapes that will transform your yard.

The information presented below is intended to give you a better understanding oft he steps required to complete a typical project. The actual steps required for your specific project may be different.

All timelines presented here are approximate. The actual time required for any step will depend on the conditions of your specific project and may be affected by unforeseen delays caused by weather, city officials, etc.

Step 1: Planning - We work directly with you to design a pool project which you will love for years to come. Once the design has been finished, structural engineering plans are prepared by a licensed civil engineer (our engineer has over 50 years of experience).

Although time is of the essence, you generally have 1-2 weeks to decide on your choices for coping, tile and plaster/pebble.

Timeline - four or more days

Step 2: Permits - Provide engineered plans to the city who then issues permit(s) for your project. Normally, only a single permit is needed, but, in some cases, multiple permits will be issued.

Timeline - two to five days

       

Step 3: Demolition & Excavation -

Remove existing obstructions in your yard as needed
(concrete, fences, etc.).
Grade yard as needed.
Layout pool and set forms at proper elevation.
Excavate Pool.
Timeline - one to three days

Step 4: Steel - Place all reinforcing steel as specified by the engineering plans. If your project includes a faux rock waterfall and/or slide, the basic structure is built with reinforcing steel and other materials. A bonding wire is attached to the pool steel and any steel objects (e.g. fencing) near the pool.

Timeline - one to two days

Step 5: Plumbing and Bonding -

Dig trenches.
Set skimmer.
Plumb pool suction and return lines.
Bond light niches to pool steel.
Solar heating panels will be installed and plumbed, if applicable.
Run gas service lines (to the equipment and/or BBQ location).
Pressurize system (both gas and water lines).
Set pool equipment on concrete pads.
Timeline - one to three days

Step 6: Plumbing, Steel & Bonding Inspections - Approval of plumbing, steel and bonding by the Building Department. The inspector will check pressure gauges to make sure there are no leaks.

Timeline - one day

Step 7: Gunite Placement - The structural shape of the pool, including steps and benches, is created by "shooting" Gunite material onto the steel frame.

Timeline - one day

NOTE: Please water down the gunite shell three times a day, starting the day after the gunite is "shot." This helps cure the gunite and increases its strength.

Step 8: Electrical -

Run main service line (to equipment and/or BBQ, if applicable)
Wire all equipment (include AquaLink controller and/or AquaRite salt water chlorinator, if applicable).
Run light conduits
Mount electrical panel at the equipment.
Bond equipment to pool shell and ground.
Install in-house and/or spa side controllers, if applicable.
Timeline - one to two days

       

Step 9: Gas and Electric Inspection - Obtain Building Department inspection for both underground gas and electrical.

Timeline - one day

Step 10: Tile and Coping - Installation of coping (bullnose brick, safety grip, faux rock, flagstone, cantilever concrete, etc.) and tile. If your project includes fake rock waterfall and/or slide, this will be completed at this time.

Timeline - one to three weeks

Step 11: Concrete Steel and Forms - Placement of forms and steel for your decking around swimming pool. Platner Pools & Spas uses 30% more steel than other companies, and takes care to install expansion foam to help prevent cracking. The steel is bonded to the pool shell.

Timeline - one to two days

Step 12: Pre-Deck Inspection - The Building Department must inspect and approve the decking steel and bonding before the concrete can be poured.

Timeline - one day

Step 13: Pour and Finish Decking - The concrete decking is poured and finished (salt, stamped, sand, smooth, textured, brushed, acid washed, etc., as applicable). Score lines are added during this step, as applicable. Deck joint sealer is installed between the deck and pool coping.

Timeline - one to two days

Step 14: Fencing and Alarms - All pool fencing, gate closers, and door alarms are installed BY OWNER.

NOTE: You are required to have a 5 foot high fence with self-latching gates completely surrounding your pool. Gates are required to open away from the pool. Door alarms are required. A "man door" leading from your front yard to the pool area (e.g. side door in a garage) must have a self closer on it.

Timeline - one to two days

Step 15: Clean-Up - Clean up area and haul away any and all construction debris.

Timeline - one day

Step 16: Pre-Plaster Inspection - The Building Department must inspect
and approve the fencing, self closers, alarms, and decking before the
pool can be plastered.

Timeline - one day

Step 17: Plaster - Plaster or Pebbletec is applied to your swimming pool. All lights and fittings are installed at this time. The pool is filled with water immediately. You will need to turn off the water once it is full (middle of tile).

Timeline - one day (Pebbletec requires two days)

Step 18: Start-Up - Prime pump, program controller (if applicable), start pool equipment and add chemicals (and/or salt, if applicable). Platner Pools & Spas will perform a detailed start-up procedure and once the pool is started and cleaned, we will meet with you to instruct you on the use of your new pool.

NOTE: With new plaster, it is advisable not to use your heater for 1 week
to avoid stains.

Timeline - one day

Step 19: Final Inspection - Your Building Department inspects the finished pool project.