Typically, it takes 6-8 weeks for most vinyl pool installs, Fiberglass pools may be less, and concrete pools tend to take much longer due to the intricacies of the build along with the additional inspections necessary. Some other factors that can delay your pool installation are weather, size, features, and the necessary inspections required.

Yes, ALL new pool builds come with a 1-year workmanship warranty and all equipment warranties are to be submitted and maintained by the customer, so that any repairs or replacements can be tracked by the homeowner.

This is probably the most common pool care question we hear daily, and for good reason. Testing and balancing pool water is one of the most important aspects of pool maintenance. The answer for water testing frequency depends on a number of factors, including temperature, pool size, number of swimmers, and how frequently the pool is used. Warmer temperatures and higher usage require more frequent testing.

During the peak of swimming season, the average pool should be tested for sanitizer levels and pH balance at least two or three times per week. Test for total alkalinity (TA) at least once per week. Other aspects of water chemistry, including calcium hardness (CH), cyanuric acid (CYA), total dissolved solids (TDS), and the presence of metals and phosphates can be tested less frequently, at least once per month. The same holds true for salt levels in salt water pools, which aren’t as prone to rapid fluctuations. If you have a bunch of guests over, additional testing may be needed before and after the pool party

The first step in balancing pool water is to test it. There are many ways to test pool water, including test strips, liquid or titration test kits, or you can take a sample in for testing at your local pool supply store. Make sure the levels are within the following recommended ranges:

• Free Available Chlorine (FAC): 1-4 parts per million (PPM)
• Total Available Chlorine (TAC): 1-4 PPM, within 0.2 PPM of FAC
• Bromine: 2-8 PPM
• Biguanide: 30-50 PPM
• pH: 7.4-7.6
• Total Alkalinity (TA): 80-120 PPM
• Calcium Hardness (CH): 200-400 PPM
• Cyanuric Acid (CYA): 30-100 PPM (80-100 PPM for salt pools)
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Less than 2500 PPM
• Metals (Copper/Iron): 0 PPM
• Phosphates: 0 PPM
• Salt: 2700-3400 PPM

Yes, we offer Pool School at the end of each build. Which we go over the operation of your equipment along with basic pool chemistry. For any questions not covered during our Pool School we are always available to answer questions or assist with any pool re-education. The success of our Pool Owners is a direct reflection of the work we do at Southern Scape Construction.