The beginning of 2021, and with it also the hope of being able to return soon to normal life at least. Covid-19 has affected everyone, in the private and professional spheres, resizing our habits and negatively affecting various industrial sectors. On the contrary, one of the few companies that have seen a significant increase in production and sales is the swimming pool sector.
The owners of gardens or large terraces, in fact, wasted no time in buying above-ground pools or building an inground pool.
In the first case, the extraordinary demand has led to a global supply crisis, so much so that stocks are run out for an entire season (and partly for the one after). If buying an above-ground pool can therefore prove to be a business, how is the situation for those who want to build an inground pool? Does the current emergency period allow this? Let’s find out together!
COVID-19 AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIVATE INGROUND POOLS
“Can we build a swimming pool in my yard during the COVID-19 emergency closure?”
This is a question you might ask yourself if you are thinking of building an inground pool in your garden. Assuming that you will certainly have to arm yourself with a little patience, the answer among the insiders still seems to be “ yes ” (although some delays may occur, depending on the geographical area).
Installing a swimming pool is in fact an intervention for which it is possible to guarantee good safety for both workers and customers. The companies that are involved in building a swimming pool will have to take all the necessary measures to contain the infection, following the recent legislative provisions of the health authority issued for construction sites, which are divided into three fundamental aspects:
- Site sanitation: the employer ensures daily cleaning and periodic sanitation of the common areas.
- Personal Hygiene Precautions: The employer ensures that all workers comply with all necessary hygiene precautions, especially periodic hand washing.
- Personal protective equipment: the masks must be worn as per regulations and in accordance with the procedures in force.
These provisions must be transmitted by the contracting companies directly to their employees and suppliers, to minimize the risk.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE IN BUILD A SWIMMING POOL?
- Generally, the timing for building a swimming pool is as follows:
- Steel panel pools: 1 month for installation
- Sheet steel pools: 1 or 2 months
- Reinforced concrete underground swimming pools: from 2 to 3 months for installation
- Former pools: from 2 to 3 months approximately
- Fiberglass pools: about 1 month for installation (including patio and fence)
Do you have doubts about which in-ground swimming pool to choose? Read our post:
ANTICIPATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SWIMMING POOL
Anticipating the construction work of your swimming pool and lifeguard courses could guarantee you some not indifferent advantages:
- More available installers: organizing the work in the low season will allow the selected company to dedicate itself with attention and tranquility to your construction site, avoiding the rushes of spring, a season in which pool installers are in great demand and must be divided between different customers.
- You will avoid the summer heat: starting in time with the construction work of your pool you will avoid the opening of the construction site in the scorching heat of summer!
- The grass in your garden will shine: starting the work well in advance will allow the grass in your garden to regrow in the spring, and then be ready in the summer.
WHAT TO DO ONCE YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE POOL?
Once you have chosen the pool, there are some important steps to follow to kick off your project and not be caught unprepared. Here is a list of things to do:
- Request a quote to quantify the costs of the swimming pool, transport, and assembly as precisely as possible.
- Start your preparation work by obtaining the floor plan of your home and taking photographs of the spaces involved in the project.
- Arrange an inspection with your pool builder so that you can have an assessment of the land and prevent any problems.
- Evaluate any customization of the pool with the installer.
- Schedule a date for the construction to begin.
- Request the necessary permissions.
Do not forget that when choosing your pool, elements such as position (garden, indoor, or terrace), shape, and size will be evaluated. Even the depth will have its own importance: a family bath should be around 120 cm of water in the lower part and 180 cm in the deepest area. It should be comfortable and built in such a way as to ensure easy access for all members of your family. If you choose to build a trampoline, the depth in the affected area should be at least 220 cm. In addition, you will also need to evaluate your pool’s recirculation system, cleaning accessories, and necessary permissions that regulate the feasibility and the related bureaucracy.
HOW TO SAVE ON THE INSTALLATION OF AN INGROUND POOL
If you need to build a pool quickly, however, you may find yourself with a reduced budget given the current situation. If you are wondering if it is possible to save a little we want to give you some tips on how to amortize the expenses. Let’s see them together:
- Choose a smaller pool: settling and building a medium-small size pool will definitely lower your costs.
- Install the heat pump later, perhaps close to spring.
- Add Features and Accessories Later: Items like waterfalls, slides, or pool covers can be added later to save on upfront costs.
- Learn about tax breaks.
- Learn about energy savings in the pool.
As we know, the situation is very difficult. Even if there is still a lot of uncertainty and planning a beach holiday now seems like a utopia, don’t give up enjoying the next summer season. Leave on time, find out now and plan the construction of your pool to enjoy it when the sun shines!