Planning a new pool and backyard build, Phoenix, AZ
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I think you may want to get an authorized contractor to at least install your equipment. It's the only way to preserve the maximum warranty.
I went to 3 pool builders in Phoenix. California pools, Shasta pools and Tribal waters. They all gave me close numbers little over 100k for the whole project. After putting all the numbers and bids in i am little over 100k just like they quoted me.
I am speaking of my experience in the Phoenix Market, I think now contractor gets special pricing from subs which i couldn't access.
I might have saved few thousands but with no PB warranty.
Don't get me wrong i am loving the process and the control it gives me but next time i would go a different route.
Thanks for the info, we were very surprised at how much two of those builders quoted us, bummer you aren't seeing a big savings. Any cash discounts?
For who doesn't know, i used a service to get design, engineering, permitting and contacts to subs. I believe now a General contractor would have done this cheaper than what i am getting it for. If you know a general contractor you trust run your plans by them first before you start the process. My recommendation for my friends going forward to get a design and specs done then get bids from general contractors. You really have to know the specs down to the rocks and every piece of equipment to be able to compare apple to apple. It is a fun process to learn.
Today got inspected for gas. Monday is plumbing
Today got inspected for gas. Monday is plumbing
Well look at that! AWESOME work!!!! That is a great step forward!
What is next and when?
Kim
What is next and when?
Kim
I love your design and this is coming together quickly. We just shot our shotcrete yesterday and it is fun to see the actual shape/shell of your pool. When are you getting your shotcrete? I am excited to watch this build. Have you decided on your pool line tile and interior finishes? Are going to carry the pool line tile up your feature wall?
Shotcrete yet to be scheduled. Lot of learning to do, I just learned yesterday that steel has to be 5 inches away from the Venturi skimmer return. A little hiccup happened, excavator forgot the light niches and steel rebar'ed over them. it is being fixed now, Electrical pick it up. The interior finish will be Pebble sheen blue surf, the tile line we are not sure yet. We are looking for something that goes with silver granite. the tile will go one the water feature wall too. The dirt behind the water feature is higher the pool deck. I may need to put a short retention wall there.
Anybody knows who would be setting up the aerators before coping? or they happen during the coping?
Different installers do it at different times. One might be better than the other but if you PB and subs are used to this way it might not work to ask them to do it that way. Really a non answer as this is something you need to talk to your PB and subs about.
Kim
Kim
opps........sorry about that.......... I would think plumbers. Do you have some picked out yet? I will double check to see who others use for them. Hold on a bit for them to get back with you.
Kim
Kim
The plumber did rough plumbed it all the way to the spot in needs to be at. Shotcrate created a groove for it. Now, who does the finishing work on it? e.g. running it in the groove? what do they attached at the end to spray?
The plumber should. Not sure why they didn't stub it out before shotcrete though.
You'll probably need to find the fittings you want and have them installed. What are you trying to achieve with these aerators?
You'll probably need to find the fittings you want and have them installed. What are you trying to achieve with these aerators?
I figured it out. The plumber rough plumb it first. Then after shotcrete is done the coping people will elbow it under the coping. Then start up crew will install the aerator.