New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Copping & Stone began 10/8, sort of completed 10/25

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Geosage- Yes need to talk to PB ahai. On this as they are charging way too much on labor.. for example they quoted $1200 for 4x12 travertine pieces and $2500 for the 24x12 to be cut into shape around the curves...

My main concern is that we can have flagstone that would require a ton more labor/cuts than the travertine and softer stone too..

I checked with Thompsons and quoted me contractor's pricing.. i wa able to get the allowance from PB and was quoted $8 foot..

Flagstone they cover upto .25 cents per pound..

 

[Geosage]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Curious they give you a $500/ton allowance on flagstone vs. $400/ton for us... hm. It's interesting that they're quoting you on labor upgrades... we never encountered that with our stonework (though they very well could have had they done so before the stone was purchased etc.). If you want to be cheeky, you could maybe ask around with some laborers and ask how much they would charge to saw X amount of coping pieces into 4 inch pieces and if it's cheaper, you could comment to the PB that you'll use the thicker material and have it cut to shape yourself and then the PB's labor is the same and thus no upcharge...

Keep us updated on what they say when you next chat with them. We're personally trying to get the 'cleanup crew' onto the property this week before we go on vacation next week... no reply from the PB yet.

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Pending final pricing on upgraded 5cm travertine coping.. looking to stay with 4x12 for spa and 12x12 for the main pool.

Pluming set to start tomorrow..


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[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Plumbing done, those guys worked 12-13 hours days and got it done.. WOW.

PB still pending final price for travertine 12x12 5CM Noce copping.. Wish she would just give me a price..

Limited pics from pluming please let me know what you guys think.. this before the panel was mounted right in front of the filter. Pipes painted to match as well.

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Spa 5 possitions for the jets, 2 dual ones.

 

[kimkats]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Please go look to make sure there are unions on all of the equipment.....I don't think I see one on the center pump. NOW is the time to get that done.

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Please go look to make sure there are unions on all of the equipment.....I don't think I see one on the center pump. NOW is the time to get that done.

Yes they did not put any on either pump.. his explanation was that any plummer would be able to take care of it... I take it they should redo it right?

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Is there enough space? Looking to maximize the space to the right

 

[MARCO...polo]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3ye

Unions though maybe, just maybe, might be conveniet in the future, introduce another mechanical connection subject to failure. Besides who's to say the unions you buy at cheapo depo in 6 years will mate to any you install now? Going with the PB on this one.

 

[daddymack]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Also, with the Pentair pumps, if something goes wrong, the motor part of the pump (with the electronics on it), separates from the piece that is plumbed and can be replaced without touching the plumbing.

 

[kimkats]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Thanks guys!!! Still learning and love how everyone is willing to help!

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

Sounds good. 3 year full warranty so will take my chances on this one, as the plummer was firm about doing it this way... thanks for the advice!

 

[bdavis466]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Rebar Completed 9/3

There are unions built into the filter and heater. Your plumbing look's fine.

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Pluming Completed 9/9

Quick update - On Monday we had our Pre-Gunite Inspection and failed as the plans called my land to be flat.. We have a 30 inch raise to our property line so will have to go back to engineering for updated plans.. grrr.. Not sure how our PB missed that.. They were building a 30 inch raised bond beam on the back side..

On a positive note finally received my quote for the copping Travertine 5CM Noce 12x12 for 1k upgrade fee..

Hope this plan update goes quickly.. We had the Gunite tentatively scheduled for this Friday.

 

[kimkats]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Pluming Completed 9/9

oh man! That is not good It can be fixed in time and money

Kim

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Pluming Completed 9/9

Yes time and hope its their money[emoji6]

 

[Geosage]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Pluming Completed 9/9

So what was the issue exactly? Their 'plans' didn't show your back property wall is 30'' above the others?

 

[JDLT11]

Re: New Pool Start - Fontana, CA - Pluming Completed 9/9

"Plans" show that my backyard is "flat" when we have a 30 inch raise in the back holding up the property line.. had a 30 inch retaining wall for the planter in the back.. Had that pulled out and the 30 inch bond beam was supposed to replace that. PB/Engineering missed that in the plans and inspector wanted to ensure they accounted for it with proper rebar.. thats what I understood anyway.