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Swimming pool question
Posted on 2/8/17 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 2/8/17 at 1:21 pm
I'm looking to put in a pool this summer. I want a custom gunite pool, but I want to sub-contract it out myself.
I know people who can do the excavation, plumbing, electrical, etc. What I don't have is someone who can do the gunite.
Does anyone here know any pool sub-contractors? Has anyone here ever put in a pool like this before?
Thanks!
I know people who can do the excavation, plumbing, electrical, etc. What I don't have is someone who can do the gunite.
Does anyone here know any pool sub-contractors? Has anyone here ever put in a pool like this before?
Thanks!
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Posted on 2/8/17 at 1:25 pm to mageea22
A good friend of mine installed a pool and another friend of ours who is very mechanically minded watched the process. He said that once the hole was dug, the rebar laid and the plumbing installed, then the concrete company sent out the guys that blew and finished the gunite. He said a square design would be a simple process after watching the construction.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 1:33 pm to wickowick
Watched my parents get done. It's not extremely complicated, that's for sure. But at the same time, I would imagine you'd have to know a little about rebar as well as an understanding of the plumbing layout. I realize you are subbing out the plumbing, but you'd need to know how it would integrate into the design. As was said, a square would be easier.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 1:47 pm to mageea22
One piece of advice I can give. Do your research on the pool guy. My grandparents got a guy from BR, was the owner of the business and everything checked out good. Come to find out he was an ex pro wrestler turned pool guy who was in trouble with the law. Dude jumped states halfway through the installation and left em high and dry. New company came in to finish and they had to tear out all kinda shite because ol boy obviously had no clue what he was doing. shite was a cluster and cost way more than it should have.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 1:52 pm to mageea22
Don't know where you are, but this guy is in Hammond. Stays busy, but he may help you out.
Caribbean Pool
Caribbean Pool
Posted on 2/8/17 at 2:59 pm to mageea22
I'm not going to tell you can or can't accomplish this job yourself. I will offer the contact of Noe Garcia dba N Y Garcia. He replaced the water line tile and replastered my 35 year old unite pool and did an excellent job. I think he will do just about anything you want involving a pool. 832 398-4601
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:13 pm to jobbieman
Buddy of mine owns bay pool company in denham springs. He does fiberglass drop ins and gunite pools. They do great work. Check out the fb page
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:17 pm to WHODAT514
99% of pool guys just subcontract out all the work. Most do very little actual pool work past the design process. Do some extensive research and find out who the subs are in your area. Compensate them well and make it worth their time to spend time on you. Pool guys usually try to upcharge about 30% compared to what their true cost is.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 6:03 pm to mageea22
Check TroubleFreePool.com. Plenty of resources for DIY builders.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 6:09 pm to mageea22
A friend of mine bought a kit of some type. He dug the hole, did the plumbing, and installed the "frame," which was panels. Then he hired out the gunite portion. It's square, not fancy, but I think he ended up spending $5-7k or so total.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 6:49 pm to tenfoe
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A friend of mine bought a kit of some type. He dug the hole, did the plumbing, and installed the "frame," which was panels. Then he hired out the gunite portion. It's square, not fancy, but I think he ended up spending $5-7k or so total.
Sure it's not a vinyl liner?
Posted on 2/8/17 at 7:01 pm to mageea22
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:14 pm to wickowick
Thanks everyone for all the info!! I'll post updates when I get started.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 9:52 pm to mageea22
Long pool thread
I gave some thought to installing one myself last year.
This thread gives good insight into what it takes.
I gave some thought to installing one myself last year.
This thread gives good insight into what it takes.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 6:48 am to Dock Holiday
So, why not fiberglass pools? Anybody?
Posted on 2/9/17 at 6:51 am to Dock Holiday
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Long pool thread
I gave some thought to installing one myself last year.
This thread gives good insight into what it takes.
This is extremely helpful! Thank you.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 6:55 am to fishfighter
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So, why not fiberglass pools? Anybody?
I want a gunite pool because I want to customize it to my backyard.
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