Poollovers New Build in Miami, Florida
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- Jun 20, 2008
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Thanks for the compliments on the tile. We had a million to choose from literally, and when we saw this one we knew it was the one. The rest of the choices have revolved around this tile. 
Today they completed the plumbing, I wasn't home to take pictures of the work (I'm back at school, summer break is over
) and it was dark when I got home. I'll shoot the pics and post them in the morning.
Today they completed the plumbing, I wasn't home to take pictures of the work (I'm back at school, summer break is over
) and it was dark when I got home. I'll shoot the pics and post them in the morning.
- Jun 20, 2008
- 38
Thank you,DLSDO said:
Yes, We are in the process of finalizing a contract for an alluminum privacy fence. It actually has to be up before the fill and final inspection.
- Jun 20, 2008
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Re: Poollovers New Build in Miami, Florida -We have plumbing
Slowly but surely we are getting there---- Soon we will be swimming, I hope!!
Pavers have arrived!
Sand is in
Electricity is in
Hopefully Tuesday - Inspection and concrete slab.....
Slowly but surely we are getting there---- Soon we will be swimming, I hope!!
Pavers have arrived!
Sand is in
Electricity is in
Hopefully Tuesday - Inspection and concrete slab.....
Where in Miami are you? Also, who is your pool builder?
When I was qouting my pool no one could committ to less than 5 months. Some companies said it should take three months but never would put it into the contract, even adding an extra 30 days. I signed my contract day before Thanksgiving and hole was dug end of December. Pool was completed by end of April.
Looks like your pool will be done a lot quicker than mine. Could be to the slow down in construction in our area. Make sure everything is up to your standards before making last payment. Do not let the builder bully you into paying before your 100% satisfied.
When I was qouting my pool no one could committ to less than 5 months. Some companies said it should take three months but never would put it into the contract, even adding an extra 30 days. I signed my contract day before Thanksgiving and hole was dug end of December. Pool was completed by end of April.
Looks like your pool will be done a lot quicker than mine. Could be to the slow down in construction in our area. Make sure everything is up to your standards before making last payment. Do not let the builder bully you into paying before your 100% satisfied.
- Jun 20, 2008
- 38
Thanks!!!
I am in the city of Miami right of US1 and 17th Ave. We used Nationwide Pools. They have been great, but we have also been on top of things by calling the site manager
to follow up after someone is out. Our dig was July 7th and we haven't had much rain, thank goodness. They also guarantee it to be finished 8-10 working weeks after the dig. We are within that range. They have a lot of jobs. The site manager is overseeing around 40+ from Homestead to Ft. Lauderdale (hence why we have to follow up ). We chose them because of the guarantee they give on the pool and they also didn't badmouth :blah: the other companies we were looking at. I also did my research and a lot of the local companies did not have good ratings on BBB or have had legal issues. I didn't want to even get involved in any of that. We were hoping to be swimming before school got in but we soon found out that was not going to happen. Hopefully, we will be in the water in the next two weeks.
Stay safe from Hannah it seems were are going to get Tropical Storm winds. -- Another day without school!!
Raquel
I am in the city of Miami right of US1 and 17th Ave. We used Nationwide Pools. They have been great, but we have also been on top of things by calling the site manager
to follow up after someone is out. Our dig was July 7th and we haven't had much rain, thank goodness. They also guarantee it to be finished 8-10 working weeks after the dig. We are within that range. They have a lot of jobs. The site manager is overseeing around 40+ from Homestead to Ft. Lauderdale (hence why we have to follow up ). We chose them because of the guarantee they give on the pool and they also didn't badmouth :blah: the other companies we were looking at. I also did my research and a lot of the local companies did not have good ratings on BBB or have had legal issues. I didn't want to even get involved in any of that. We were hoping to be swimming before school got in but we soon found out that was not going to happen. Hopefully, we will be in the water in the next two weeks. Stay safe from Hannah it seems were are going to get Tropical Storm winds. -- Another day without school!!
Raquel
poolover,
Nice looking pool, your pool is going to look great when finished, but the only concern I have, is why is your exposed electrical work run in pvc conduit? If that was mine I would not have allowed that.
Nice looking pool, your pool is going to look great when finished, but the only concern I have, is why is your exposed electrical work run in pvc conduit? If that was mine I would not have allowed that.
- Jun 20, 2008
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I really don't know too much about that. I think it would be because of our weather? Just a guess. What would have been another option?
Thanks for your input,
Raquel
Thanks for your input,
Raquel
poollovers said:Thanks!!!
I am in the city of Miami right of US1 and 17th Ave. We used Nationwide Pools.
Stay safe from Hannah it seems were are going to get Tropical Storm winds. -- Another day without school!!
Raquel
I'm 3 miles West of US1 on 184st. We're not neighbors but close enough. Are you by Casonas? (Pizza place, I think that is what it is called off US1 and 17th).
I hope you get to swim soon. I was swimming in 82-84deg of water last year up to end of September. Then I bought a solar cover and had 86deg water up to December . I then bought Solar panels early Jan. Swam all season.
- Jun 20, 2008
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Poolidiot said:
I checked and apparently they are up to code and are better against the elements.. that is what I was told.
JCJR- Yes, I live right by Cazola's the only pizza place that is open during and after hurricane. We eat there at least twice a week. I hope to be swimming soon although I think that -- Hanah, Ike and Josefine also want to partake in our pool construction.
Stay safe!!!
Raquel
Poolidiot said:
EMT corrodes like crazy in Florida. PVC will provide many more years of service.
cajunfla said:
Well I hope you are right. PVC gets pretty brittle being in direct sun light over the years. But I do not do electrical work in FL so I will :bowdown: to your answer.
Pool is looking great by the way.
- Jun 20, 2008
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Re: Poollovers New Build in Miami, Florida Update
Well not much has happened other than two failed electrical inspections and some pretty upset paver installers. Apparently, there is a wire that goes around the pool and it was not installed properly, they did not use the right clamps. The inspector came out and made a note of it. They supposedly fixed them but they missed two in front of the skimmer which the inspector found in 30 seconds. The paver installers want to start laying the pavers that have been sitting on my lawn for over two weeks. Meanwhile, the fence has been removed, weeded grass removed and new fence is being installed. Hopefully, this issue with the electrical will be resolved by next week.
I will post more daylight pictures tomorrow.
Well not much has happened other than two failed electrical inspections and some pretty upset paver installers. Apparently, there is a wire that goes around the pool and it was not installed properly, they did not use the right clamps. The inspector came out and made a note of it. They supposedly fixed them but they missed two in front of the skimmer which the inspector found in 30 seconds. The paver installers want to start laying the pavers that have been sitting on my lawn for over two weeks. Meanwhile, the fence has been removed, weeded grass removed and new fence is being installed. Hopefully, this issue with the electrical will be resolved by next week.
I will post more daylight pictures tomorrow.