What should I look for while inspecting the construction of my pool?

Question

I am having a concrete pool installed in my backyard. The pool builder asks me to pay for the construction in phases, like initial excavation, frameout, pouring of the shell, installation of electrical, etc. They dug last week and started some of the plumbing work (laid out PVC and placed skimmers and drains), and they want the first payment. What should I look for in terms of the excavation and plumbing of the pool to ensure that they did it right?

Thanks!

Here are some more details: they have just dug my pool and put in the "bones" of the plumbing, they have not poured any concrete. I need to make sure that the excavation and initial plumbing work looks good at this point. Thanks!

Answer 1

It depends on whether you would recognise poor workmanship, look for the obvious anyway, like is it the right size, but its too big a question.My advice would be to photo everything , overall and close-up, then there will be evidence if it turns out they've forgotten to put somthing in and its all covered in concrete.

Answer 2

Has he dug a big swimming pool shaped hole in the garden?
If yes, then i reckon some payment is due.
It all depends on what you agreed. If you agreed £500 for a hole, and a hole is what you have, pay him.
You're no expert, don't try and act like one.
If you're happy, ok. If not, hold back, and get someone in to inspect.

Answer 3

Always get a second opinion. Contact another plumber for inspecting plumbing work, another electrician for inspecting electrical work, ... so on and so forth. Yes you will spend considerably more by this method. But then, who said Peace of Mind is cheap?

Answer 4

first, the most obvious thing would be to look for any cracks no matter how small....and if you have the time, tap all of the tiles with something like the handle of a knife. if it sounds hollow, there may be a problem...you want the land/foundation under your pool to be as solid as possible to avoid minor leaks that could eventually turn into cracks and even major holes.

Answer 5

They will have to pass inspectons on the plumbing, and electric. Get those inspection. Call someone with the city who doe inspectons and speak with thelm maybe you will find someone who enjoys his job.

I wish I had more information for you, just don't get burned

Answer 6

i would tell them to put my pool in first !!!!!!! thanks ,but i half way understand your question!!!rere