In-Ground Fiberglass Pool Design & Construction
Planning and installing an in-ground swimming pool as part of your dream backyard is a fun and exciting journey. Secoma Pools is here to guide you through the entire pool planning and construction process. We excel in building the perfect in-ground swimming pool and complimenting it with new fencing and landscaping for homes in Idaho and Washington.
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In-Ground Fiberglass Pools
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Pre-engineered fiberglass swimming pools are in-mold, handcrafted pools that arrive at your home ready to be installed in your yard. The fiberglass is created from millions of interwoven glass threads covered with a polyester resin. It’s an incredibly sturdy material that’s ideal for an in-ground pool for your Idaho or Washington home.
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Installation of fiberglass pools is much faster that other pool types. Typically, Secoma Pools is able to complete excavation and construction in 3-4 weeks. Fiberglass pools are also easier to maintain and longer-lasting. Fiberglass pools can last up to 30 years without requiring resurfacing, and the pool shell is very durable ensuring you don’t need to remodel it except in the case of major damage.
Fiberglass Pool Shapes
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As a certified Latham Pools builder, we offer a vast selection of custom fiberglass swimming pools.
Our most popular pool installations are rectangle fiberglass in-ground pools. Simple and straightforward or embellished with accessories, rectangle pools are the the optimal shape for a lap pool or for family fun.
We also offer free-form fiberglass pools, which incorporate dramatic curves for a modern look. Free-form pools can also maximize available swimming space with a more relaxed wavy design.
The Secoma Pools team will meet with you to discuss your options and help you select the right pool shape for your backyard.
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Visit the Latham Pools website for a complete line-up of available fiberglass pool shapes. As part of our consultation and estimate, Secoma Pools will be able to share with you a proposal and visualization of what your desired pool shape will look like in your backyard.
Fiberglass Pool Colors, Tiles & Mosaics
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Latham fiberglass swimming pools come in many different colors, making it easy to find one that will look beautiful in your backyard. You might prefer a muted color for a relaxing vibe. Or a bright color might bring just the right amount of drama to your backyard.
Secoma Pools also offers a variety of Latham fiberglass pool tiles and mosaics to infuse your pool with dazzling splendor.
At Secoma Pools, we’ll share with you color swatches and help you select the perfect color for your in-ground pool. As part of the proposal process, we’ll even share with you a visualization, so you can feel confident you’re getting the pool of our your dreams.
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Visit the Latham Pools website for a complete line-up of available fiberglass pool colors, tiles and mosaics. As part of our consultation and estimate, Secoma Pools will share with you a proposal and visualization of what your desired pool will look like in your backyard.
In-Ground Fiberglass Pool Construction
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We start each project with a detailed consultation and estimate. Over the course of a few meetings, we’ll help you select the pool shape, color and other features to design your dream backyard. We’ll begin construction once permits and materials are secured. We’ll spend the first few weeks on excavation and installing plumbing. In the following week or two, we’ll install your pool and necessary equipment. Then, we’ll complete the finishing touches, like landscaping and custom fencing.
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The construction of your pool generally takes us about 3-4 weeks, depending on the scope of the project and weather. You will need to allow time before construction begins to secure permits (3-10 weeks in Idaho and 6-14 weeks in Washington) and materials (about 2 weeks).
IN-GROUND POOL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION IN IDAHO AND WASHINGTONHow It Works
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Schedule a Consult
Let us know about your project by completing our Request an Estimate form. We’ll follow up to schedule a time to come out to your property for a consultation. During this first meeting, we’ll discuss options for the design of your pool, including helping you select the shape and color of your new in-ground fiberglass pool.
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Design & Planning
We’ll meet again to review the design and proposed timeline for the construction of your pool. Once you have approved the estimate, signed the contract and made a deposit for the materials, we’ll move forward on ordering your new pool. We’ll also provide you with the necessary plans for you to apply for your pool construction permit.
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Excavation & Plumbing
With equipment and permits secured, we’ll begin the excavation and plumbing for your new pool. The excavation generally takes 3-5 days, and the plumbing can take about 2-3 days.
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Pool Installation
Next, we’ll install your new fiberglass pool and necessary equipment, like heaters and pumps. We’ll also finalize the plumbing at this stage and pour the concrete around the pool. This stage of the process usually takes us about 1 week.
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Finishing Touches
The Secoma Pools team will complete your backyard oasis with finishing touches, including tile, custom fencing, landscaping or pool house.
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Enjoy Your New Pool
Altogether, you can expect the excavation and installation process to take about 3-4 weeks (assuming we don’t run into any weather delays). That means you’ll be able to start enjoying your new backyard oasis within a month of us breaking ground.
FAQs
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Before we can begin work, you’ll need to get a pool construction permit which can take from 3-10 weeks in Idaho and 6-14 weeks in Washington, depending on your county and building site. We’ll also need to order your swimming pool shell, which generally takes about 2 weeks to ship to us. Once those two items are ready, we can start on your project.
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We do not include the costs for permits in our initial estimate, since each county has different processes and fees. Permit fees range from $1,500 to $4,000 depending on whether a civil engineer is required or there is an unknown hazard. Hillside sites in the Boise area can cost up to $10,000 or more. Typical permit processing time in Idaho is 3-10 weeks, with a hillside permit requiring up to a year depending on the level of the hillside. Washington pool construction permits generally take 6-14 weeks depending on the county.
Homeowners are responsible for securing construction permits before we can begin construction. Secoma Pools will provide you with pool construction plans and other required information to support your permit application.
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Project length will vary depending on the scope of work and the weather. We’ll give you an estimated timeline before we begin work. In general, pool construction projects take about 3-4 weeks but may take up to 10 weeks if your project is more complex or if we experience weather delays or unexpected hazards.
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Due to the seasons in Idaho and Washington, we schedule pool constructions for April through October, though this may vary due to unseasonably cold weather. During construction, each day of rain can delay the project by about 3 days.
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Construction for an in-ground fiberglass swimming pool in Idaho or Washington ranges from $120,000 to $200,000, depending on the size, amenities and other elements included in the project (i.e. landscaping, fencing, etc.).
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Many of our customers finance their pool construction through home equity or pool loans with their banks. There are many options for financing your dream backyard.
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We not currently do not offer financing for pool construction. However, we do set up our pool build contracts with up to 5 payments based on construction milestones, including a deposit for materials purchase along with payments after each major phase of the construction.
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Currently, Secoma Pools are constructed by in-house employees. We do this to ensure the highest quality and workmanship. Our team has more than 40 years experience in building swimming pools.
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We’ll share with you color swatches and material samples during the estimate process to ensure you’ll feel confident in your swimming pool design before we begin construction. We’ll also be able to share with you a visualization of your swimming pool design.
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Yes, absolutely. Salt water is a very popular option for fiberglass pools, since many people find chlorine to be irritating to the skin. Salt water pools are also easy to maintain.
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Yes, we always quote pools with a heater which will be one of three options: a heat pump, gas heater, or propane.
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Some of the most popular pool features for a fiberglass pool are the Badu swim jet system allowing you to swim against current. Also slides are very popular additions, as well as water features.
