Construction completed - we love our new concrete pool - 8 months start to finish

[golovko]

Hi all,

I posted here back in November with my design and received really great feedback. I created the design myself using Pool Studio and provided the build plans to the PB. I acted as my own GC and managed all the sub-contracting for the patio, pool deck, electrical, mechanical and landscaping while the PB managed the pool tile, plumbing and concrete sub-contractors.

It was a long process with many months of idle time in between inspections, delays, scheduling conflicts, etc. The patience paid off and was well worth the wait. We have been in the pool everyday until 9/10pm since the first week of August. First thing we do after my daughter is home from school and we're done working is jump in the pool. This has been a really great addition to our home and created an outdoor living space we plan to use for many years to come.

Specs:
18'x40' pool - 7 LED lights - 1 Bubbler with LED
8'x16' tanning ledge - 2 LED lights - 2 Bubblers with LEDs
8'6"x7'6" spillover spa - 1 LED light
WetEdge Primera Stone Grigio Treasure
Natural Gas heater for Spa/Pool
Variable Speed Pump for Bubblers
Variable Speed Pump for Spa/Pool
Salt cell with chlorinator (not started salt yet)
Hayward OmniLogic Smart Panel
Landscaping lights
Pergola with fan, gas grill, and outdoor fridge

Original thread: Raleigh, NC - First time pool build - using my own design I created in Pool Studio - feedback request

 

[golovko]

 

[Texas Splash]

That looks fabulous!

On a side note, I really need to get a drone. AND a GoPro.

 

[golovko]

That looks fabulous!

On a side note, I really need to get a drone. AND a GoPro.

Thank you!

Haha yes, I got the drone just to take aerial shots. The underwater camera is a point and shoot Nikon I got many years ago for a trip. My daughter loves playing with it in the pool now.

 

[TX2OBX]

well mark me down for favorite build I have seen on this site. Love the double tanning lounge and raised spa area.

 

[Gladius Nova]

Beautiful! Here's to years of family memories and fun!

 

[jesse-99]

Spectacular! I'd hire you!

 

[golovko]

well mark me down for favorite build I have seen on this site. Love the double tanning lounge and raised spa area.

Thanks! It was quite a few design iterations working late in the evenings and on weekends until I was happy with it. Just waiting on the 3 Ledge Lounger chaise deeps to be delivered end of this month! Even without the chaises its a really nice spot to just lounge around in with a beer on a hot day.

 

[golovko]

Beautiful! Here's to years of family memories and fun!

In the 4 years since we built this house, this is the most consecutive weekends in a row my parents, sister and her family have been over

 

[golovko]

Spectacular! I'd hire you!

Thank you! It did get me to reconsider my career choices for a minute The design process, working with Pool Studio then seeing it all take shape was very fulfilling.

 

[Carlos22]

This is extremely nice! You may have had to have a lot of patience, but I am sure it saved you a bundle!

 

[JHouhou]

Beautiful design that is one of the nicest I have seen. Love it! Wishing you many years of fun filled memories and moments with your family.

 

[golovko]

This is extremely nice! You may have had to have a lot of patience, but I am sure it saved you a bundle!

Thank you! Definitely helped me develop a new virtue of patience over the last 8-9 months Especially during the periods where there was not much happening.

 

[golovko]

Beautiful design that is one of the nicest I have seen. Love it! Wishing you many years of fun filled memories and moments with your family.

Thank you! It really did transform our backyard from just a lot of lawn to an outdoor living space. We are already spending so much time out here even if it doesn't involve swimming.

This was the before so we didn't spent a lot of time out here. Well I did at least, taking care of the lawn

 

[Jimrahbe]

G,

I love it!!!

Thanks for the pics,

Jim R.

 

[LadylawNC]

Thanks! It was quite a few design iterations working late in the evenings and on weekends until I was happy with it. Just waiting on the 3 Ledge Lounger chaise deeps to be delivered end of this month! Even without the chaises its a really nice spot to just lounge around in with a beer on a hot day.

Hi there! I am in Raleigh, Can I ask who you used? I am obsessing over research for our project. I am excited to move forward with this long process.

 

[Gladius Nova]

Thank you! It really did transform our backyard from just a lot of lawn to an outdoor living space. We are already spending so much time out here even if it doesn't involve swimming.

This was the before so we didn't spent a lot of time out here. Well I did at least, taking care of the lawn
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Is this astro turf?

 

[HermanTX]

AND a GoPro

I have had a GoPro since the original version. Great little camera and so handy.

 

[HermanTX]

I acted as my own GC and managed all the sub-contracting for the patio, pool deck, electrical, mechanical and landscaping while the PB managed the pool tile, plumbing and concrete sub-contractors.

You did a great job. Watch for monthly contests on the forum - your landscaping and pool design is wonderful.

 

[SC Shells]

Man, that's gorgeous. You did a great job blending it with your yard. Do you mind sharing the depths of your pool and the color of the surface?