Our Process
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STEP 1
Design
The starting point to the process is a comprehensive design. We don’t just design a pool, we design the entire space to include any landscape, hardscape, and lightscape. We do this so that your design is complete and you will have a visual representation of the outdoor space you have only been able to imagine.
Ideas
We will work closely with you to understand what you want to accomplish in a way that will work best for your space.
Measurements
Once we have some ideas on the design, we’ll need measurements. It’s always best to work off your property survey so we can confirm property lines, easements, utility rights of way, etc.
Equipment
Together, we’ll go through the equipment and lighting options to help you choose what will be needed to bring your project to life, all while keeping your budget in mind.
Hardscapes
Let us know if there are other needs or wants for the space, such as an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, etc. Even if these items are to be added later on, it’ll be vital to plan for them ahead of time.
Post Consultation
Once we’ve reviewed the details from your initial consultation, our design team will create both 2D and 3D models of your project. These models allow you to visualize the design more clearly, refine your ideas, and help us identify and resolve any potential issues before construction begins. We’ll collaborate closely with you—whether your project is simple or complex—reviewing and refining the design until you’re fully satisfied and ready to give final approval. Only then will we move into the construction phase.
STEP 2
Construction
Your yard will look much worse before it gets better! Although we will clean up after key stages and keep things tidy everyday, there’s no getting around the fact that you’ll have a large hole in the ground and scraped earth until we get it completed! We understand keeping your area clean and tidy is important and, weather permitting, will do our best to complete your project on schedule.
Excavation
We start by digging out the area necessary for the size of your pool and begin shaping the ground according to the specifications for your pool design.
Forming
We begin forming the walls around your pool with steel grid construction. By the time this process is completed, you’ll have a good idea of what the outline of your pool will look like!
Gunite Application
We’ll then shoot the walls around the steel grid placed during the forming stage, creating the structural shell of your pool.
Decking & Coping
The decking and coping for your pool go hand-in-hand. We carefully install the decking to mesh well with the coping surrounding your pool.
Final Touches
We’ll bring in the last landscaping and lighting elements to create a polished, cohesive look across your entire outdoor space.
STEP 3
Enjoyment
Now that the construction has been completed, it’s time for the family to enjoy the new living area! Provide your own periodic maintenance or hire Flamingo to do it all and really experience care free joy!
