It’s worth it, right?

[RU4Cycling2]

Signed contracts for a pool build and pool house with two different companies on 9/30. I spend my free time reading on here and watching YouTube videos of pools and pool houses. Pool was dug on 10/2 and rebar complete on 10/7. Waiting on the city to inspect the pool electrical before we can shoot. The pool house is still in review to issue a permit for construction. My questions: am I alone in frustration with the permit / build process? And it’s all going to be worth the headache, right? I think I needed a therapy session but I turned to this group instead. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest!

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Just another reason to forget 2020 ever happened.

In 2021, you'll be reading and watching YouTube videos in your pool house.

 

[mguzzy]

Take a deep breath... Yes we are here for your therapy. It is worth it. You are not alone. To help take your mind off the perils of the process you need to take lots of pictures and post them here so we can make encouraging comments and post animated icons like this

 

[Dirk]

I expect it would be much like child birth. It sounds like a great idea beforehand, and there is some fun involved in the initial stages. Then it gets uncomfortable, then excruciating. And then it's over and you have a brand new baby! Pure joy. And then they become teenagers... well, I'll save that part of the analogy for when the time comes... but yes, therapy might be involved. Hang in there.

 

[kcarlile]

We're still in the build process too, but I'm sure hoping it will be worth it! Our build went along pretty smoothly until the tile guys. We are still dealing with this and it's so frustrating. I don't think anyone has a perfect pool build. I just had to send a not very nice email to my PB about the tile guys (again) and it's definitely stressful. So, I need the reassurance right now too.

 

[kcarlile]

I expect it would be much like child birth. It sounds like a great idea beforehand, and there is some fun involved in the initial stages. Then it gets uncomfortable, then excruciating. And then it's over and you have a brand new baby! Pure joy. And then they become teenagers... well, I'll save that part of the analogy for when the time comes... Hang in there.

This is perfect!

 

[RU4Cycling2]

Thanks all for the therapy session. Totally can relate to the having a baby analogy.

 

[ald2002]

I am feeling the same! Everything was great until we got to the hardscape crew and travertine (sigh). My project seems to be moving along. This forum has been AMAZING! Best of luck it will be worth it!

 

[Whiskeyfox]

My pool just got done, technically not even 100% complete yet and yes it was definitely worth it! Seeing it full for the first time was awesome, and so was the first cannonball into cold water lol.

 

[sktn77a]

You signed on 9/30 and they dug the hole on 10/2, got the rebar in 10/7? That must be a record. Most people have to wait months between signing and starting (especially this year with pool builders inundated with business)!

Yes, it's worth it but get out there and ride harder to take your mind off it!

 

[poolnoobgrandma]

Signed contracts for a pool build and pool house with two different companies on 9/30. I spend my free time reading on here and watching YouTube videos of pools and pool houses. Pool was dug on 10/2 and rebar complete on 10/7. Waiting on the city to inspect the pool electrical before we can shoot. The pool house is still in review to issue a permit for construction. My questions: am I alone in frustration with the permit / build process? And it’s all going to be worth the headache, right? I think I needed a therapy session but I turned to this group instead. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest!

YES.

 

[Robtown]

I’m right there with you. I need to make a build thread but between work (remotely at home), family, being a teacher (online school for a 5th and 1st grader) and a pool GC (I have to stay on top of my PB and the subs) who has the time.
I wish I found this site earlier before I signed a contract. I probably would have selected my 2nd choice PB but couldn’t agree on price (15% more).

I too am at the tile stage after many delays, but this is the finished product you will see everyday.

 

[Jimmie48]

Yah with your timelines so far you are doing awesome. Stick with it, it is definitely worth it! I think my kids during our almost 7 month saga never thought it would get done....watching them jump in the first time made it all worth it. Stick around keep throwing up pictures and questions...its fun for us to watch your build as well!

 

[Matt F 1]

You're just fine it does seem like a lot but it will be great.
We waited 9 months but waiting till September was worth it. The bad was we only got use it a few times with family and friends. But we got to finish all the other things around it. Next year it's Chill, Grill and Swim.

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