How Long Is the Construction Time

Pool Building Minneapolis St Paul MN One of the questions everyone planning to build a swimming pool is sure to ask is: How long will it take to build my pool? That’s only natural. Once you make the decision to add a pool to your backyard, you’ll be eager to see it finished and to start enjoying the swimming season. The actual construction time for a typical vinyl inground swimming pool will only be about 2 ½ to 3 weeks, in most cases, but there are many other considerations that come into play between the time you decide to build a pool and the day you get to dive into it for the first time.

Special design challenges can increase the time needed to build your new swimming pool. A long stretch of rainy days can cause delays. Other factors may also increase the time needed for proper construction. However, we’ll always provide a time frame for you when we give you a cost estimate. Some of the factors that can affect construction time include:

Scheduling – Pool construction companies begin scheduling new installations long before the swimming season begins. In Minnesota, all construction activities are halted during the winter and can only started after the ground is thawed. In most cases, ground-breaking doesn’t begin until springtime. So, when construction can begin depends on the current schedule of your builder. The sooner you make a commitment, the sooner it can be put into the schedule.
Financing – In most cases, you’ll probably need to arrange for financing. Delays in obtaining financing can slow down the process from the very beginning. Check out our Swimming Pool Financing Options.
Design – The design process goes into building every pool. This process involves many steps, and takes into consideration the soil conditions at your location and many other factors. The design is completed well in advance of the scheduled date for construction to begin.
Permits – Every pool built in Minnesota requires a building permit from the district where it is built. After the design is submitted to the proper authorities, the time needed for approval depends on the individual building or planning department. As with the design, this takes place before the scheduled start date.
Construction – The construction process for the typical pool takes between 2 ½ and 3 weeks. Our top-rated Minnesota pool construction company uses our own dedicated crews for every job, so there’s never a wait for sub-contractors to show up to work. In some cases, construction time may be longer. You’ll know in advance what the expected time frame will be.
Unforeseeable Delays – Weather is the main factor that can slow down the installation. A series of rainstorms can cause delays, and these unforeseen weather delays are impossible to predict far in advance.
Finishing – If you have extensive landscaping or other related work to be done around your new pool, this can also add to your waiting time. In most case, this will depend on who does the work and their schedule.
Filling and Testing – Once the pool is finished, it will be filled and all systems will be thoroughly tested. Then, it’s ready for use.

Some pool companies may give you an unrealistic time schedule, if that’s what it takes to get you to buy a pool. Others rely on multiple sub-contractors to do the actual work, which can lead to long delays that extend your wait time. As the most reliable pool installation company in the Twin Cities, we’re very careful to make accurate estimates for the timing of your pool construction. We build with our own experienced crews. Barring any unforeseen events, we finish the job on schedule, so you’ll know what to expect from the very beginning.

Reliability and Quality in Minnesota Pool Building

Everyone at our company is dedicated to building a premium quality swimming pool for every customer and having it ready for use at the time we promise. Our entire staff works very hard to keep everything on schedule, without sacrificing our legendary quality. We encourage you to schedule the building of your new pool as early as possible, so you can begin enjoying it at the earliest possible date. Call us today or come into our beautiful showroom soon to discuss your plans. Let us help you realize that dream and start enjoying a brand-new swimming season right in your backyard.