[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Are you referring to from the day construction began (to completion). If so, absolutely yes.

From the time they asked for an estimate.

Good friends had it completed about two months ago and for them took well over a year

[drcar]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Quick question: You were swimming in your pool less than six weeks from the time construction began, including time for the water chemistry to be finalized?

yes

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by drcar

yes

Hmmmmmm. Okay. Color me extremely skeptical. Unless it was a hot tub or swimspa

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by drcar

Well its to bad most of the time we only hear the bad reports on here. That is the nature of the beast, but when I put a true time line people doubt it. We signed the contract in June, they told us they would start in October, starting digging third week in Oct., finished the end of Nov. Now with all that being said of course there are problems with ALL companies these day, getting supplies, and workers.

Originally Posted by JSR22

Same experience with Fiesta. We were swimming in less then 6 weeks and way before T&D were able to come to our home
to start designing the pool.

In what year did these events happen? You've both been in TV for some time, so comparing from10 years ago to today is comparing apples to kumquats...

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Quick question: You were swimming in your pool less than six weeks from the time construction began, including time for the water chemistry to be finalized?

Absolutely

[Daxdog]

If they got approval from the “Committee” I’m sure the easement is okay, that is one of the biggest issues with them.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Hmmmmmm. Okay. Color me extremely skeptical. Unless it was a hot tub or swimspa

20 x 14 pool. Once it was filled the owner of the company tested the water and added the appropriate chemicals. Very easy not a big deal.

[PoolBrews]

I have neighbors who used Fiesta. It took them 3 months from start to finish (digging to water going in). I used Premier of Pools of Central Florida - 10.3 weeks from dig to water.

If you got one done in 6 weeks, that's impressive - and probably the only pool they ever did in that time frame. Having said that, Fiesta is what I would call a tier 2 pool builder (PB). They build simple pools, and do it well. If you want automation or complex additions, they don't have the staff or expertise for that. They no-bid my pool due to some of the build requirements (to be fair, 4 out of 6 companies no-bid my pool - I had an existing birdcage over 1,300 sq ft with a partial covering that I wanted to retain).

The only time I've seen a build that fast is when done up north. In Michigan, they began digging my pool on Saturday, and water was going in the next Sunday, but that was a huge vinyl pool (42,000 gallons). My Georgia pool took them 5 agonizing months, and my Florida pool took a little over 10 weeks. Meanwhile I had several neighbors who had different PB's. Their pools were started before mine, and were still on-going when I had water going in.

Just make sure you carefully check reviews. There are several good PB's I would always get quotes from, and huge list of those I wouldn't.

[drcar]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Hmmmmmm. Okay. Color me extremely skeptical. Unless it was a hot tub or swimspa

Well i do not know what color skeptical is, but the question was asked and I answered truthfully. BTW the POOL is 11 foot by 24 foot, with a heater and solar.

[drcar]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

In what year did these events happen? You've both been in TV for some time, so comparing from10 years ago to today is comparing apples to kumquats...

My pool was completed in November 2020

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by drcar

My pool was completed in November 2020

So, before Covid wrecked everything... And before the boom hit TV (Spring 2021)...

Now, that makes sense...

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Squid48

My neighbor with an inside lot has started construction on a pool. Is there reg on what time contractors can start with their work? Also who can I ask about the easement issues?

I would call the villages they are easy to deal with. A neighbor putting in a pool frankly is a pain for neighbors. It will be done and they will still be your neighbors.
The villages offices can tell you if they have the proper permits. Do not assume they do. They need to file a plan and have it approved. They cannot decide, if they build it a little bigger no one will notice. They would not be the first that needs to tear out work and redo it PROPERLY.

Workers going across YOUR property, I'm not certain they have that right. Workers damaging your property, the result of them going across your property. They must restore any damage.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by PoolBrews

I have neighbors who used Fiesta. It took them 3 months from start to finish (digging to water going in). I used Premier of Pools of Central Florida - 10.3 weeks from dig to water.

If you got one done in 6 weeks, that's impressive - and probably the only pool they ever did in that time frame. Having said that, Fiesta is what I would call a tier 2 pool builder (PB). They build simple pools, and do it well. If you want automation or complex additions, they don't have the staff or expertise for that. They no-bid my pool due to some of the build requirements (to be fair, 4 out of 6 companies no-bid my pool - I had an existing birdcage over 1,300 sq ft with a partial covering that I wanted to retain).

The only time I've seen a build that fast is when done up north. In Michigan, they began digging my pool on Saturday, and water was going in the next Sunday, but that was a huge vinyl pool (42,000 gallons). My Georgia pool took them 5 agonizing months, and my Florida pool took a little over 10 weeks. Meanwhile I had several neighbors who had different PB's. Their pools were started before mine, and were still on-going when I had water going in.

Just make sure you carefully check reviews. There are several good PB's I would always get quotes from, and huge list of those I wouldn't.

I had a 20 X 40 pool installed in Virginia in less than a week. 3 foot to 10 foot deep with a diving board...
And the cost was less than $13,000. This was in 1994.

[SusanStCatherine]

Currently near me there are several Sparkling Waters Pools that have been under construction almost a full year.

Meanwhile I have seen three T&D pools completed in less than two months and several more nearing completion in the same time frame.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine

Currently near me there are several Sparkling Waters Pools that have been under construction almost a full year.

Meanwhile I have seen three T&D pools completed in less than two months and several more nearing completion in the same time frame.

My T&D pool, done in 2 months (from first shovel in the ground).
Took 15 months to start from my first call - but they told me that up front.