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I'm the OP. Pool structure is fine. No problems with the shell or the deck as far as major structural cracking or anything.

Re: PB pressuring me to pay - how is "pool completion" defin Don't pay and remind him you need a release of lein first from all subcontractors, the final inspection signed off by the county, and that the warranty does not start until the pool is completed - so the warranty on the pool is...

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The reason they won't do a dye test is because they don't want to get in the cold water. Do you know anyone with a dry suit? If so, have them do the test for you. Otherwise, wait until the water warms up where you or the pool builder can stand it.

Just an FYI, our friends wanted a regular plastic spa with contoured seats and found a pool builder who was willing to install it as an overflow to the pool and plumb it into the pool plumbing. If you are interested in this route, I will get them to take a photo and I'll post it here.

I think that is pretty common with the Florida Stucco 3M product. I had some streaks and splotchy areas that just did not get acid washed enough to expose the colored chips. I applied acid through a pipe to the spots and brushed and it cleared them up. I did that for the really noticable...

Nice pool. I like the sun deck. Surprised they allowed you to build so close to the house. Our pool was finished almost exactly 1 year ago. I had the same problem with weeks going by when nothing was done. Part of the problem is that so many things are contacted out - like gunite, electric...

How about adding a motion light (or at least have him wire for it) on the eve or wall over the equipment pad. That way when you walk outside at night to turn valves and such you will have light come on automatically for you. You might want to have one of the outlets out by the pool deck wired...

You need to shut off the inlet and outlet valves to the spa. Not sure, but I think letting water sit and not fully cover the plaster is bad and may cause a ring.

They put one hose in the spa but watched it so that it got up to the tile, but did not overflow. Overflowing into the pool would probably be bad until there is enough water in the pool to keep the overflow from hitting the plaster.

Re: Pool Builder unresponsive - UPDATE - help needed I came home from work today and there was a 1.5" diameter patch where the rust was bleeding though the plaster wall. I'm pretty confident it was done by my PB - the owner himself who I've been dealing with. Its pretty shoddy work and the...

Thanks all. The guy is a small time operation. He has a pretty good reputation. I know where his office is and he is just a contractor and subs everything out. I've called so many times and given him so many chances that I'm done trying that anymore. So I sent a certified letter today. Key...

My pool is still within the 1 year warranty. I've had two leaks repaired, but each time it took about 2 months for the PB to finally get around to fixing them. Now I have several other problems. I have 2 spots in the tile grout that are bleeding rust through. I told the PB about this 3...

Almost everything JeffJeff said - all good stuff about getting everything in writing. Good luck getting a builder to put in writing a close date. Ours put in writing 90 days, but said it would take 45. It took more than 90, but what was I going to do - go to court when the pool is 95% done...

That's what they did for us with no problems. Our deep end is 6 foot and at that point we had over a foot of water. They had to dig down an extra couple of feet, put in a pvc pipe, and dump rock in. The pump ran 24/7 all during contruction and pumped into a swail until the pool was full. At...

Don't know if this is any better than what you will have, but this is what we have installed. I have the vari-flow nozzles that allow you to regulate the force from full stream to off, and adjust the angle. You can get different nozzles, such as the pulse flow - which fits in the same body and...

Looks good. But why didn't use you flex PVC? And it looks like in 3 places you have return jets right over each other? I assume one is return and one is jet?

Couple of comments.... We had the same dilema as you and went with one pump for the spa. Our returns are also our jets. When we get tired of the jets, we just dial them down - they are adjustable - and maybe leave one not near a person on full force. That way the spa is still being heated...

I'd also assume it was the tree doing this. Like you, we had an overpour deck that used that white plastic strip. Except in our case, they did not do a good job and the plastic did not line up at the seams. I made the PB cut it out and put in white grout. Its not a big job and I could have...

I havea 12 foot wide cantilevered deck at the widest spot and it has fiber mesh and no rebar, but is tied into the pool walls with rebar out about 1 foot. They cut deep expansion joints. Here in Southern Florida, I've yet to see a concrete deck, sidewalk, or driveway that does not have...

I assume it is too late to stop payment on your check? My last payment was $3300, but we held back $1300 until everything on my list was completed. I agree with Polyvue, although I WOULD give a deadline, otherwise they can just keep pushing you off. I'd send a registered letter with your list...

Every pool around here, even the ones built 20+ years ago have the entire deck sloping away from the pool, even if that means sloping toward the house. I've never seen any with the deck drain in the middle. A lot have pools are next to covered patios, so technically, it is not up against the...

I think most places have a code that requires a slope away from the pool. Here it is 1" drop over 10 feet. 4 inches sounds high, but it really depends on how far away from the house it is. They installed deck-o-drain up against the house/covered patio foundation to capture the water and...

A friend of mine has never used his main drain and keeps it shut at all times. He uses an auto vacuum. It has not seemed to make any difference.

The enclosure is very common here in Florida. Keeps out insects (mosquitoes and such), leaves, turtles, snakes, moles, mice, etc. It only blocks 25% of the sun, which is a good thing. We debated if we really wanted one because they are expensive (20% of the total cost). A couple weeks before...

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One was installed by the pool equipment, but we also needed one inbetween 10 and 20 feet of the pool. It was required to pass inspection - in case EMT needs it for defibrillator. I'm planning to use it for a small fridge to keep drinks and such.

I feel your pain. Our PB told us 6-8 weeks to complete everything. However, permitting took longer, inspections have taken longer, etc. There have been more inspections than I thought. They had to check soil compression this week. Plus, my PB uses his own crew for almost everything. He...