What Homeowners Need to Know Dive In! Navigating Houston’s Pool Permitting Process So, you are dreaming of that sparkling backyard oasis – the cool water, the tranquil sounds, the perfect spot for family fun and relaxation. Still, before you can cannonball into your private paradise, there is the sometimes-murky world of pool-building regulations and permits to navigate. Relax! We got …
Getting Access to Excavate a Swimming Pool
Today’s modern building codes may have many homes on property boundaries with either no setbacks or limited setbacks; it means that the full-length access on one or both sides of a property is now a thing of the past. When building a pool, we will sometimes have as little as 32” or doorway width to access a backyard and thus …
Tile and Coping Grout Options
As a future swimming pool owner, you may think of how your backyard will transform. You check any detail, from the shape of the pool to the water features, the inlay, the deck, and more. And then comes the tile and coping…then you realize…the grout! Pool grout is one of the most forgotten elements of a swimming pool. Yes, pool …
Pool Materials: Gunite, Shotcrete, or Fiberglass?
Concrete or fiberglass? That is the question many future pool owners ask about pool materials. So did you know the two types of ingredients that shape your pool? Concrete is concrete, right? Or, how about a fiberglass pool? Many say that it is faster to build, is shaped-ready, and easy on the feet. So, why do more people prefer in-ground …
Pool Building Permits
Building a swimming pool is a delicate procedure. When a homeowner wants an oasis, there are many different phases of pool permits to go through. These phases start with design through the finished product. Some factors that may increase completion time are rain/weather, building permits, HOA approvals, relocating utility lines, etc. Suppose a homeowner wants a new pool for his/her …
Building a Swimming Pool in League City
League City has the third largest boating anchorage in the United States. While many promote the city as a place to live, work, and play, it is also a well-located city. The city between Houston and Galveston has many other benefits like parks, beautiful neighborhoods, excellent schools, museums and a waterfront to die for. But those who live in their …
Pool Building in West University and Southside Place
Our blog today is a bit different than some of the others we’ve published recently. As we all know, each city in the Houston area has requirements and guidelines you must follow when building a pool. However, the areas of West University and Southside Place have similar characteristics like high valued homes and the highest homeownership, exceeding over 70%. Why …
Building a Swimming Pool in The City of Tomball
When we look at Tomball, we see a suburb with good schools, young families, and a diversity that makes the city unique. Located northwest of Houston, it is an area where a good of the residents rent their homes. In a study made by DataUSA.org, only 47% of homeowners live in the area while the other 53% rent their dwellings. …
The Phases of Building a Swimming Pool Part Seven – Pool Decking
Let’s face it! It takes time and planning to install a brand-new swimming pool. A swimming pool isn’t just a hole in the ground with concrete walls, tile, and filled with water. There are many other items to consider when building a new swimming pool such as LED lights and many other finishing touches to choose from Let’s focus on …
Swimming Pool Building Permits in Katy, TX
We all know that a swimming pool is a great asset. It brings elegance to your backyard, and it adds value to your home. The residents in Katy are no strangers to investing in one. If you are new to the Houston area and you settled in Katy, be aware that building an oasis is not a walk in the …
The Phases of Building a Swimming Pool Part Six – Gunite and Coping
In our last blog, we explained the importance of placing the plumbing, and filter. Now, it is time for the gunite. If you ask what gunite is, let us tell you what it’s all about. Gunite is a useful material consisting of applying concrete or mortar with a hose and compressed air to a surface at high speed. The maximum …
Building a Swimming Pool in Sugar Land – Learn the Facts
Sugarland is an upscale city located southwest of Houston. With over 17 gated communities and many amenities throughout, Sugar Land is an attractive neighborhood for young families and white-collar workers. Building a pool in Sugar Land will make living there that much better. Since the early ’90s, the city has had a population growth of over 85%, many are homeowners who …
Swimming Pool Building Permits in the City of Houston
Houston, as the fourth largest city in the United States, about 50,000 Americans did not waste time moving to Bayou City, especially young professionals. Even in 2019, the population of the city of Houston keeps growing; it represents more people buying properties. With a total of over two million habitants in Houston, many are in the market for swimming pools. …
Swimming Pool Building Permits in Harris County – Learn the Facts
If you decided to have a swimming pool in your backyard, well, congratulations are in order. When you add an oasis to your home, not only you will add to the value of your property but will be creating memories for years to come. One thing to remember before building anything at your home is that building a residential pool in Harris …
Why Building Permits are Important for Building a Swimming Pool?
Platinum Pools has been building fun for residents in Southeast Texas for the past two decades. Our priority is to build a pool right the first time, with safety and maintenance in mind. Our pool experts provide information to every customer about the pool building process, and we keep in mind that building codes and regulations can vary from town …
The Phases of Building a Swimming Pool Part Five – Heater, Lights and Electric Panel
On our last installment, we mentioned the importance of placing the wiring, plumbing, and filter systems for a swimming pool. Now, we will look at another part of building a swimming pool adding heaters, lights, and electric panels. We are talking about pool heaters, lighting, and electrical panel systems. Before we go into a more profound description, it is vital …
The Phases of Building a Swimming Pool Part Four – Setting Pool Filter and Pump
There is plenty of information and blogs on how to build a swimming pool. There may be 10 to 15 steps, but the one that most of them miss is setting the filter and pump system. Before shooting the gunite, the steel structure must go into place, followed by setting up the pipes and wires to make the swimming pool …
The Phases of Building a Swimming Pool Part Three – From Digging a Hole to Installing Plumbing and Electrical Wires
As we all know, the process of building a swimming pool is complex to carry out. When someone wants a private oasis, there are phases to go through, from the initial design to the finished product. In our third part of our blog series, we are digging deeper into the process of building an oasis. We will check the steps …
The Phases of Building a Swimming Pool Part Two – Access and Laying Out the Pool
After permits and the approved design are ready, the next step is to start building the pool. In the first part of our series, we mentioned how vital a land survey is to ensure that the area is not interfering with any significant electrical power cables and plumbing pipes. Now that construction on your pool is beginning, there is an …
The Phases of Building a Swimming Pool Part One – What You Need to Know and Do Before Building a Pool
Introduction As we start a new season, our staff at Platinum Pools want to provide valuable information on the steps we take to build a swimming pool. It is vital for us to provide the best quality, with the best pool equipment and filtering system that is eco-friendly and economical. But most of all, to ensure that our product is …
Why Install Pool Gushers
Ever see those extravagant pools, or large lakes with large gushing water fountains? Well you can custom design and add those crazy water features to your own pool. Pool gushers, also known as bubblers can be a fun and noticeable addition to your pool. The source of the bubblers are located at the base of the swimming pool itself, with …
How Long Does It Take To Build A Swimming Pool?
After making the decision to build your custom swimming pool, how long doe it take to build a swimming pool is often the first question our clients ask. Which is fair – you want to know how long it will be before you are splashing around in your pool with the kids or lounging on a raft with a drink …