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Preparing Your Backyard for a New Pool Installation

Installing a new pool in your backyard is an exciting project that can significantly upgrade your outdoor space and help you enjoy spending time in it. However, proper preparation is essential to ensure a smooth installation process and a long-lasting, functional pool.

In this blog post, the pool installation experts from Garden City Pools guide you through the essential steps we take to prepare your backyard for a new pool installation, helping you know what to expect throughout the process.

Step 1: Hiring Professionals

While some aspects of pool preparation can be handled by homeowners, it’s highly recommended that professionals be hired for most, if not all, of the process. Certain aspects of such a project require specialized knowledge and expertise to ensure the installation is completed without issues.

Consider hiring:

• Pool contractors: Our reputable and experienced pool contractors can handle the installation process from start to finish. We have the expertise and equipment to ensure a proper and safe installation.
• Landscapers: You may want to consider enlisting the services of professional landscapers to design and implement the landscaping elements around your pool area.

Step 2: Site Evaluation and Planning

Before beginning any physical preparation, the first step is to carefully evaluate your site and plan your pool’s location.

During the planning phase, we make sure the following factors are addressed:

• Zoning regulations and permits: Checking with your municipal authorities to determine if your project is compliant with zoning regulations.
• Utility lines: Inspecting, identifying, and marking any underground utility lines, such as gas or electrical lines, to avoid potential hazards during excavation.
• Accessibility: Planning for easy access to the pool area for construction equipment and future maintenance.
• Drainage: Assessing the drainage patterns in your backyard and plan for proper water drainage away from the pool area.

Step 3: Clearing the Site

Once we’ve determined the ideal location for your pool and addressed all the zoning concerns, it’s time to start moving ground.

This process involves:

• Removing vegetation: Clearing any existing vegetation, such as trees, shrubs, or grass, from the designated pool area and a few feet beyond to accommodate the construction process.
• Leveling the ground: Leveling the ground where the pool will be installed. This may involve grading the soil or removing any existing structures or obstacles.

Step 4: Excavation and Soil Preparation

Proper excavation and soil preparation are crucial for a stable and long-lasting pool installation. This phase of the project will be executed by an excavator.

Here are the steps to follow:

• Excavation: We dig the hole that accommodates your pool. The dimensions of the excavation will depend on the size and type of pool you’ve chosen.
• Soil compaction: After excavation, the soil at the bottom and sides of the hole should be compacted to provide a solid base for the pool structure.
• Soil testing: You can consider having the soil tested for its composition and stability. This information will help determine if any additional soil preparation or reinforcement is needed.

While our professional pool company will handle these steps, you should be aware of them so you know what to expect and what stage of the process we’re currently at.

Step 5: Electrical and Plumbing Preparation

Once the ground has been prepared and ready for a new pool to be installed, we’ll need to tackle electrical and plumbing factors. Connections for various components, such as pumps, filters, and lighting, require access to proper electrical wiring and plumbing systems.

Here’s what we’ll need to do:

• Electrical wiring: Planning for the installation of electrical wiring and outlets near the pool area. This may involve working with an electrician to ensure compliance with local codes and safety regulations.
• Plumbing lines: Preparing for the installation of plumbing lines for the pool’s water supply, drainage, and any additional features like waterfalls or fountains.

Step 6: Landscaping and Hardscaping

While the primary focus of this process is on the pool installation, don’t overlook the surrounding landscaping and hardscaping elements. These elements can upgrade the overall style and functionality of your backyard.

Furthermore, you’ll want to create a setup that allows your pool to seamlessly blend with the greenery and landscaping features in your yard.

Think about the following:

• Hardscaping: Consider incorporating hardscaping features like patios, decks, or walkways around the pool area. These elements can provide a flawless transition between the pool area and your yard.
• Landscaping: Plan for landscaping elements such as plants, trees, or flower beds to create a beautiful and inviting outdoor space around your pool.

While these things are optional, you’ll want to consider them before constructing your pool so you have an idea of what additional landscaping can be done to fit perfectly around it once it’s been installed.

Step 7: Safety Considerations

Safety must be a top priority when preparing to construct a new pool. Here are some essential safety measures we may implement both during construction and afterward:

• Fencing: Installing a secure and robust fence around the pool to prevent accidental falls and unauthorized access. Most municipal jurisdictions require pool fences for installing a pool.
• Lighting: Ensuring proper lighting around the pool area for visibility and safety during nighttime use.
• Drainage: Installing proper drainage systems to prevent water accumulation and potential slip hazards around the pool area.

While we’re here to help you ensure safety during pool construction, it’s important to remember that upkeep and ongoing safety will be your responsibility once your pool is completed.

Step 8: Start Enjoying Your Property With a New, Customized Pool

By carefully evaluating your site, clearing the area, and addressing necessary utilities and landscaping, you’ll create the perfect foundation to install a brand-new pool. With detailed planning and the help of professionals, you’ll soon be able to dive into the refreshing waters of your dream pool and enjoy the ultimate outdoor living experience.

Garden City Pools is a seasoned pool construction and installation company, and our talented technicians are eager to manage your upcoming project.

Don’t wait to dial (905) 329-8881 and request an onsite assessment.