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In-ground pool construction is the largest division in Caribbean Pools, Inc. We specialize in steel-wall, vinyl liner pools. The entire installation is completed by or under the supervision of Caribbean Pools, Inc.

The Steps To Planning Your Pool

Step One:  Survey Your Yard

• Where are you going to put your pool?
• Are there any easement restrictions?
• Do you have a minimum of 10 feet of access? (If not get permission from neighbor.)
• Is there a grade to your yard?
• Retaining walls
• Step up or down to pool from home?
• Septic?
• Utilities?

Step Two:  Select the Things You Want in Your New Pool

• Choose the shape of your pool.
• Choose the size of your pool.
• Choose the the liner you want.
• Choose the options you want to include with your pool package.

Step Three: Additional Cost Considerations

• LANDSCAPING: Building a pool in your backyard is major construction. There will be damage done around the perimeter of the pool and on and near the access-way. At a minimum these areas will need repaired. Drainage away from the pool will be necessary, and depending on elevation, a retaining wall may need to be installed.
• FENCING: You will be required to install some type of fencing around your pool.
• CONCRETE: You may want to have a larger patio area put in prior to having the yard repaired.
• LIGHTING: Do you want any additional lighting installed?
• GAS LINE: There will be additional cost for the gas line with a heater on your pool.
• TREES OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS: If they are located where the pool is going, they will need to be removed.
• UTILITIES: May need to be relocated if they are too close to the pool.
• ELECTRICAL: Long distances from the equipment pad to the house or long runs inside the house for the automated control system can result in additional charges.

Step Four:  Common Information to Secure a Building Permit for an Inground Swimming Pool

• You will need to supply Caribbean Pools, Inc. a plat of survey to help determine:
  • Legal description of property
  • Pool location
  • Pool distances off the house and off the lot lines
  • Any underground utilities located on plat
• You must get access permission if access-way is using another person's property.
• Where are you locating the equipment pad?
• Where are you locating the in-house remote keypad?
• Where are you locating key switch for automatic pool cover (if applicable)?
• What township do you live in?
• What type of fence are you installing (height, location, etc.)?
• Who will install the fence?
• Are there any subdivision restrictions, alarm restrictions, fencing restrictions, etc.?
• Do you have to have subdivision approval before applying for permit?
• Illinois customers will need a property PIN#
• Some townships require the customer to install certain types of door alarm systems on the house. Information on what will be installed will be required.
• Where are the septic and well locations? (Must have for health department approval.)

Step Five:  Answering Common Questions

• It will take about 4 weeks to install the pool; however, every day it rains can add to the installation time.
• Customers need to supply information in a timely fashion because:
  • Fence contractors are booked many weeks in advance.
  • Permits can take up to a month for municipalities to process (4-6 months in Cook County)
• Customer needs to select the location of:
  • Equipment
  • Keyswitches
  • Keypad for Compool
• The customer must provide the water to fill the pool.
• Upon completion of the liner installation, a vacuum must run through the night while the pool is filling and it is imperative that the customer stays out of the pool for a minimum of 72 hours because the floor is soft.
• The customer will be responsible for building retaining walls when necessary.
• There will be drain tile and occasionally concrete drains the customer will need to extend beyond the pool.
• Yard will be left with a rough grade, additional grading may be required.
• Minimum of 10-12 ft. wide path from the pool to the road is necessary.
• Undivided attention for instructional is essential.