New (and first ever) Pool! Dallas, TX

[Awp14]

ahhhhhhh I get ya! No idea on that. We did have one smart pool owner that got the PB to put in a $ amount for the total rock removal INSTEAD of $?? for per hour of rock time. She made out big time!!!

Ah dang that is smart. Guess we weren’t that smart ? but hopefully it won’t take too long.

 

[HeyEng]

Ah, I bet you are excited! I sure would be!!! Our neighbors are having a high end pool put in very soon and are chomping at the bit to get started...the city issued the building permit last week and they staked it yesterday. I am not sure what the end result will be, but the permit shows that it's just shy of $100,000 and the PB has been on Epic Pools and Pool Kings a couple of times. I don't really have pool envy, but if it's anything like what the PB has on his Facebook page...then I *might* be a little...

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Caviness-Landscape-Design-Inc-50947888559/photos/?ref=page_internal

 

[Awp14]

Ah, I bet you are excited! I sure would be!!! Our neighbors are having a high end pool put in very soon and are chomping at the bit to get started...the city issued the building permit last week and they staked it yesterday. I am not sure what the end result will be, but the permit shows that it's just shy of $100,000 and the PB has been on Epic Pools and Pool Kings a couple of times. I don't really have pool envy, but if it's anything like what the PB has on his Facebook page...then I *might* be a little...

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Caviness-Landscape-Design-Inc-50947888559/photos/?ref=page_internal

Wow!! That’s going to be crazy I bet. I have pool envy of everyone with a pool so I’m sure that putting one in will fix it ? yes I’m very excited! Finally I’ll get to enjoy the outdoors in summer again!

 

[HeyEng]

Wow!! That’s going to be crazy I bet. I have pool envy of everyone with a pool so I’m sure that putting one in will fix it ? yes I’m very excited! Finally I’ll get to enjoy the outdoors in summer again!

We have lived in our new house about a month and the pool looks so nice and inviting...I really would like to jump in. BUT...I think the 38 degree water would ruin that "fun" real quick! So...I join you in your excitement!

 

[kimkats]

I will tell you she is the ONLY one I have ever heard of pulling this off so don't feel so bad. Most savvy PB will not go for that as they will lose money if they agree to it.

Kim

 

[Awp14]

Started digging today! Hit rock within an hour and now it’s scraping and smashing. Pretty crazy how thick the rock is!! I’m trying to put together a time lapse video which I’ll maybe link to later on.

 

[kimkats]

So for you I will say "Let the dust begin!" instead of the mud

 

[Don_TLR]

I have what appears (to me) as the same tile from NPT in my current build but they call mine Cattan Sand and really like the color, good choice.

 

[Awp14]

Thank you! I just looked at the tile again yesterday and still really like it so that’s saying something! I’m usually more indecisive.

And ya it’s definitely been dusty, but they’ve been able to do more today than I expected! Potentially coming back with the jackhammer tomorrow.

 

[Awp14]

Alright, here’s my time lapse video from today along with a couple pictures and quick clip of them digging rock. In case anyone is interested or for future reference! I had a lot of questions before today, but now I’m starting to understand more how everything happens.

https://imgur.com/a/fuIzMDB

 

[Texas Splash]

That's fun to watch. Good amount of bedrock in your area.

 

[Awp14]

That's fun to watch. Good amount of bedrock in your area.

Thanks! And ya, I was definitely surprised to see what a solid layer it was!

 

[Awp14]

Day two. More rock. Few second clip and picture here:

https://imgur.com/a/hlWiuNk

No idea what this will cost but looking at the bright side - our pool should be pretty sturdy as should the foundation of our house ?? excavators asked if we were sure we wanted a pool today, and said this is as bad as they’ve seen it.

 

[Texas Splash]

That's some slow-going chisle work.

 

[Awp14]

That's some slow-going chisle work.

Indeed ?

 

[kimkats]

They are going to have to make sure they are spot on so they don't have to hand do any of that!!

Kim

 

[Awp14]

Alright, onto day 3! Today they finished digging the shallow end and spa which look awesome! They also hit the sewer line. They did a temporary fix later in the day so we are saved until Monday when they can do the reroute. I think we also find out how much we spent on rock time on Monday. I estimated 16 hours spent on it...not looking forward to that bill. A few pictures at the link and panoramics to show the rock.

Wow! What a process. We are getting excited despite all the setbacks and so far it looks like the perfect size location and shape. Trying to stay positive and it sure helps that the pool builder has been great so far. ?

https://imgur.com/a/LP2PSlG

 

[Texas Splash]

Wow, that's some meticulous rock work. One thing's for sure, that pool isn't going anywhere. While I don't miss the rock fees, I sure wish I had that stability in my area. The clay/gumbo soil inn our area is junk for construction.

 

[Awp14]

Definitely. I wish I had a better idea how much extra this is going to cost us, but I guess we will find out soon enough!

 

[Awp14]

Got rebar and plumbing rough in done this week. Inspection tomorrow and then I assume they will try to do gunite fairly quickly since it’s supposed to rain next week. I guess they will gunite around the sewer line, then reroute, then fill the holes left by the temporary sewer line with concrete before plaster.

https://imgur.com/a/wJ5Qqpc