A concrete pool is a beautiful addition to add to any Australian backyard, complementing not only your home, but also your lifestyle! On average, a typical timeframe for a brand-new concrete pool build is between 8 and 16 weeks, and planning these different phases out will allow you to plan your budget accordingly and experience a stress-free process.
At Dynamic Pool Designs, our concrete pool builders are experts at constructing concrete pools. As a family-owned and operated business with over 10 years of experience, our team understands just how important it is to build pools that bring a transformative touch to Australian backyards. With countless success stories and client testimonials under our belt, homeowners can trust us to deliver high-quality concrete pools in their local area. Just take it from one of our trusted clients, Sarah M., who said, “Where do we start with Dynamic Pool Designs? The whole process was smooth, effectively communicated and done within timeframes… Thank you so much to Dynamic Pool Designs and the team! What a pleasure it has been!”
So, if you are wondering how long it takes to build a concrete pool and what are some of the different timeframes, our team has created a guide outlining everything you need to know about your upcoming project.
The First Phase: Local Council Approvals
This includes the initial design planning all the way through to the final drops of water being poured into your new feature. However, there are a couple of pre-planning requirements you must adhere to prior to following through with your project. To build an in-ground concrete pool, you will legally need a Building Approval (BA) Permit. This will assess any safety barriers, structural engineering, and compliance with the National Construction Code.
Along with this, if your backyard contains any overlays such as flood risks or heritage protection, you will also need to acquire a Planning/Development Approval (DA). Having the right authorisation from your local council will allow you to continue with your project and build a concrete pool that complies with all safety and building standards. This ensures a smooth experience with minimal disruptions from regulators.
Next Comes the Planning and Design
Once you have obtained all of the necessary approvals and permits, next comes the design and planning phase! This is where you will get to choose the different elements of your new concrete pool, including the shape, size, layout, and additional features that you would like to add. Some popular features that Australian homeowners like to choose for their concrete pools are:
- Multi-colour LED lighting
- Bench seating
- Tanning ledges and sunpods
- Robotic cleaning systems
- Heating systems
During the planning phase, your chosen pool builder will also conduct a site assessment of your property and cost, checking the type of soil, slopes, and underlying utility pipelines that they will be working with. This will help to establish a clearer understanding of the budgeting allocations and help to determine what kind of extra work will need to be completed prior to starting excavation.
Excavation and Site Preparation
Once all of the design concepts have been finalised and you are happy to continue on with your project, the excavation phase begins. Excavation typically doesn’t take too long, and can last anywhere from half a day to 3 days to complete! This is only for smaller residential homes and backyard digs. However, commercial or larger pools can take substantially longer, between a couple of weeks and several months.
Some of the common factors that can change expected timeframes include weather and site access. Wet soil or heavy rain can slow down the excavation process and cause unexpected delays due to dangerous working conditions. Restricted spaces or tight areas can also impact timeframes, as smaller excavation equipment will have to be used, which, of course, takes longer. In this stage, your concrete shell will also be lowered into the excavated area.
The Concrete Shell Construction
Once the exact shape of your pool has been excavated, the next step is to construct the concrete shell that will be filling in the space.
The concrete shell construction involves the structural engineering of your pool, as well as the completion of pre-plumbing and the application of pneumatically sprayed concrete. This forms the structural basin of your concrete pool, and can typically take between 1 and 2 weeks to complete.
Typically, a licensed pool builder will assess all of these different conditions prior to excavation to ensure that there are no unexpected surprises on the day and that everything runs smoothly and on time.
The Curing Period
Once the concrete shell has been lowered into the excavated space, your chosen pool builder will then spray this chosen shell and wait about 28 days for the concrete to properly cure and dry. This will allow it to reach its maximum strength through chemical hydration which takes a couple of weeks to fully finish. Curing the concrete shell will make your swimming pool resistant to cracking and prevent future structural failures from happening.
Depends on the Material Availability
Some materials may take longer to source than others. Custom finishes such as tiling, interior surfacing, and coping are often subject to availability, and this can cause delays.
Understanding that these delays can happen will help you to plan ahead of time and come up with alternative arrangements if you can’t source those materials on time.
The Final Finishes
And the very last step of the process: the final finishes and the handover. Before your brand-new concrete pool is delivered, the very last elements will be added to make sure that everything aligns with how you intended your backyard feature to look. Some of these so-called “final touches” include:
- Pool tiling
- Coping (the material around the edge of your pool)
- Pool surrounds (decking, paving, or other surrounding surfaces)
- Pool fencing
- Landscaping
- Equipment installation
During the final handover, your pool builder will make sure that everything is as you expected it to be. Once you are satisfied, water can finally be poured into your brand-new concrete pool to complete the entire process! After 8-16 weeks of constant planning, designing, and constructing, you will be free to enjoy your pool and make the most out of the new memories you will be making there!
Choose Dynamic Pool Designs For Your Next Concrete Pool Project
If you are looking for a licensed pool builder you can trust to get your brand-new concrete pool done on time, look no further than our team at Dynamic Pool Designs! Our team is passionate about delivering for all of our clients, designing and constructing pools that are not only made to last, but will exceed all of your expectations. Our team will work closely with you to create a pool that truly aligns with your vision and brings your backyard to life.
So, are you ready to build your dream concrete pool and transform your backyard? Call us today on 1300 760 680 or get your own free, fast, personalised quote through our website client information form. Take the dive today.