Avoiding common pool building mistakes

Avoiding Common Pool Building Mistakes

Professional Pool Company — Build It Right the First Time

Building a pool is a major investment, and the decisions made during planning and construction can impact the pool’s durability, safety, and long-term performance. Many homeowners don’t realize how easy it is to make costly mistakes when working with inexperienced builders or rushed crews.

This guide outlines the most common pool building mistakes and how Professional Pool Company helps you avoid them.

⭐ 1. Not Checking Setbacks, Easements, or Property Lines

One of the biggest mistakes is designing a pool before confirming:

County setbacks
Utility easements
Drainage swales
Conservation areas
Lakefront buffer requirements
Survey accuracy

This can cause permit denials, redesigns, or forced layout changes.

We eliminate this risk by verifying setbacks and property lines before design ever begins.

⭐ 2. Choosing a Design That Doesn’t Fit the Yard

Many builders design a pool based on sales pressure or “generic” templates rather than the actual usable space.

This leads to:

Crowded decks
Poor traffic flow
No room for furniture
Disconnected entertainment areas

We design your pool directly on your survey, so the layout fits correctly the first time.

⭐ 3. Hiring Builders Who Don’t Use Engineering

Some contractors build from experience instead of certified engineering.

This creates risks such as:

Incorrect steel spacing
Thin or inconsistent gunite
Weak bond beams
Bad plumbing layout
Structural cracks over time

We rely on engineered plans customized for your home — not guesswork.

⭐ 4. Underestimating Soil, Access, or Water Table Issues

Florida soil can include:

High water tables
Sandy or unstable areas
Fill dirt
Clay pockets
Drainage flows

Ignoring these factors can cause:

Shell movement
Deck cracking
Pool settling
Structural failure

We evaluate soil and access conditions early to prevent hidden problems.

⭐ 5. Rushing the Gunite or Shotcrete Phase

Gunite must be applied with:

Proper PSI
Correct thickness
Clean rebound removal
A fully tied steel cage
Ideal weather conditions

Rushed or improperly applied gunite leads to long-term structural problems.

Professional Pool Company follows strict quality and weather standards for gunite.

⭐ 6. Choosing the Wrong Interior Finish for the Homeowner’s Goals

Not all finishes are equal. Poor choices can lead to:

Premature discoloration
Surface roughness
Short lifespan
Incompatibility with water chemistry

We help you choose a finish based on durability, look, and maintenance needs.

⭐ 7. Incorrect Equipment Sizing

Undersized pumps, filters, or heaters cause:

Dirty water
High energy usage
Slow heating
Poor circulation

We size all equipment based on pool volume, plumbing layout, and use case.

⭐ 8. Ignoring Decking, Drainage & Surface Water Flow

Improper deck slope or drainage planning can cause:

Water pooling against your home
Deck settlement
Soil erosion
Flooding near the pool

We grade decks correctly and integrate drainage into your design.

⭐ 9. Failing to Consider Future Add-Ons or Upgrades

Many homeowners later add:

Screens
Pergolas
Outdoor kitchens
Spas
Automation
Fire features

If the pool isn’t designed with these in mind, upgrades become more expensive.

We plan for future options even if you don’t install them immediately.

⭐ 10. Choosing a Builder Based on the Lowest Bid

Low-priced builders often cut costs by using:

Thin gunite
Poor steel work
Cheap tile and coping
Undersized equipment
Unskilled subcontractors

A pool is a structural investment — not a place to gamble.

We focus on quality, not shortcuts.

⭐ How Professional Pool Company Helps You Avoid These Mistakes

We use a system designed to prevent problems:

✔ Survey + setback verification

✔ Custom 3D design

✔ Full engineering

✔ County-specific permitting

✔ Strict construction standards

✔ Quality control at every phase

✔ Transparent communication

We build pools designed to last decades — not just long enough to pass inspection.

⭐ Ready to Build a Pool Without the Mistakes?

Let our team design your pool the right way, from the first sketch to your first swim.

👉 Start your free 3D design and estimate today.

Need help right now?

Call us at 321-252-7371 or schedule a design consultation at this link.

Updated on: 28/11/2025

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