SeanB.'s Pool Build

[eljefe281]

Exciting! Where are you (geographically speaking)?

This coming Thursday, we should get the thumbs-up from the homeowners association. After that, I'll give my builder the green light.

[SeanB.]

Exciting! Where are you (geographically speaking)?

This coming Thursday, we should get the thumbs-up from the homeowners association. After that, I'll give my builder the green light.

Looks like I'm just down the street from you! We live in Missouri City (Sienna Plantation). I guess I should update my profile. We also had to get HOA approval. It didn't take any time but was a waste of $200. $100 was the standard fee and I opted to pay an extra $100 to expedite the process. We missed the deadline to get our plans submitted by one day. We were going to have to wait another month otherwise, as that's how often the building subcommittee meets. It's amazing though that for $100, no committee meeting is necessary. :roll:

[SeanB.]

Well, excavation began today. They got a little bit of a late start after having trouble finding our home, which is not on the key maps yet, but I'm still amazed at how quickly they work. The guy driving the bobcat is really skilled - he made the digging and getting through the tight fit between the houses look like a piece of cake. Anyway, here are a few pics of the progress. Unfortunately I had to leave before they were done, but I think they were still going to be able to finish today. I hope that's the case, because the rebarb is sheduled for tomorrow.

Here's the first scoop:


Another with just the top dirt off:


and another:


Almost done:


Close up of hot tub and shallow area:


Hopefully I'll have pictures with the rebarb tomorrow.

[eljefe281]

Looks good!

Construction on mine starts tomorrow (Saturday), with demolition of an existing concrete patio. Excavation tentatively scheduled for next Tuesday.

Woo hoo!

[SeanB.]

Looks good!

Construction on mine starts tomorrow (Saturday), with demolition of an existing concrete patio. Excavation tentatively scheduled for next Tuesday.

Woo hoo!

Our concret pad (just 10x10) had to come out as well. It was a shame though, because it was nicely done - a very thick piece of concrete. When they lifted it with the bobcat and then let it drop so it would break into pieces, you could feel the floor shake beneath you inside the house - very heavy!

We are still waiting for the rebar guys, hopefully they make it today as the forcast going into this weekend is for rain.

[eljefe281]

What's the current status, Sean?

[SeanB.]

What's the current status, Sean?

They have the rebar done and I think plumbing is next. I'll try to get a pic up tomorrow.