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Once the contract is signed and the deposit is received, the pool project transitions from the sales department to the production department. As the project progresses, the salesperson remains available as a resource for general questions (including payment-related questions), while the project manager becomes the point person for ongoing work.
With the signed contract in hand, Goodall’s production department then works on obtaining permits for the project. This process typically ranges anywhere from 4 weeks to a few months. The degree of variability in the timeline depends largely on the project scope and the local jurisdiction from which the permits are issued.
Once we have the permits confirming that the project can proceed as planned, we order the materials to build your pool and stage them in our secure facilities. The length of time it takes to construct your pool depends on the type of pool you choose.
| Pool Type | Average Build Time |
| Fiberglass Pool | 3 – 4 weeks |
| Biodesign Pool | 4 – 5 weeks |
| Vinyl-liner Pool | 6 – 8 weeks |
The start date for construction will vary depending on crew availability. In general, custom-pool clients will see construction starting in the backyard at least 3 to 4 months after signing the contract and submitting the deposit.
A Goodall staff member will reach out to you approximately 4 weeks prior to the anticipated project start date. At this time, they will convey more detailed information including
Approximately 1 to 2 weeks prior to construction starting, your salesperson, the project manager, and any subcontractors (for more complex projects) will meet at your home to conduct a design layout. Here, we will outline the pool’s footprint with spray paint in your yard. This is when you may make minor adjustments to the pool’s positioning prior to excavation. Once you approve the outline’s position, we will move on to the full layout and design review.
With the pool position finalized, we begin the project layout. At this point our personnel make meticulous observations of the property ensuring that all of the following are accounted for:
With these key construction elements noted, our crew will be in a better position to start work immediately once arriving onsite. Throughout the project layout, our team will continue to update you on the construction plans and answer any questions you may have.
In preparation for construction, we deliver a permit placard for you to place in your home (typically in a window facing the street). This identifies your home as a construction site approved by the local authorities. This helps convey to your neighbors and law enforcement that they should allow and expect major construction on your property.
Around this same time, we will also deliver a pre-installation guide complete with relevant manuals and a clear tub. The clear tub is a clear, large, sealable container that houses smaller building materials and manuals for the building crew onsite. The clear tub helps the crew keep track of certain materials that may otherwise be lost on the site.
Finally, we will incorporate accessibility tools that help facilitate the moving of large equipment (e.g., excavators, cement trucks, etc.), between the street and the pool site. These tools include terramats (thick, rubber mats that allow for machinery transportation between the sidewalk and the grass) and curb jumpers (giant wedges that help the sidewalk sustain the weight of heavy-duty vehicles).
The layout phase concludes with a client signature. Then, construction may begin.
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