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May 7, 2024

Selecting the Right Pool and Landscape Company

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When tackling a major pool installation and outdoor landscaping project, you need to find capable professionals you can trust. The success of your outdoor transformation relies on the expertise of your chosen landscape and pool contractors. But with so many options to choose from, how do you decide? Here are the most significant factors to think about:

  • Reputation & Reviews: A contractor’s online reviews and reputation in your area speak volumes. Search for companies with consistently glowing reviews and a solid history of successful high-end outdoor living projects similar to yours.
  • Expertise: Make sure the company you choose specializes in and has extensive experience with the type of project you desire. For intricate pool shapes like freeform pools, you need contractors well-versed in advanced pool construction.  
  • Portfolio: Any exceptional pool and landscaping contractor worth hiring will have an impressive portfolio of past client projects to show you. Review photos of their previous pool installations and landscape designs to evaluate their skills and style.
  • A Design-Build Approach: Look for a team that offers an efficient design-build approach, where the same company handles your custom design and building needs. This streamlines the process significantly compared to contracting separate design and execution companies.
  • Project Management: Beyond design and building expertise, you also need a team who excels at project management. Making sure the pool installation flows smoothly from start to finish – and that your landscape complements your pool perfectly – requires strategic coordination and seamless collaboration. 
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What to Expect During Pool and Landscape Construction  

Once the design plans are finalized and permits are secured, it’s time for the real magic to happen! Expect the pool and landscape construction process to follow this general timeline:

Pool Installation 

  • Initial groundbreaking and layout
  • Excavation and soil removal  
  • Foundation and reinforcement installation  
  • Plumbing and utilities rough-in
  • Pool shell construction
  • Interior pool surface
  • Tile, coping and rock scaping
  • Equipment installation and connections
  • Decking and fencing
  • Fill up and balancing  

Landscaping

  • Hardscaping such as patios, retaining walls and fire pits
  • Drainage and irrigation system installation
  • Fine grading and soil preparation
  • Planting trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers
  • Final touches like lighting and accessories

Expect regular meetings and walkthroughs so you can monitor progress and collaborate to bring your design to life.

Get a quote from Field of Dreams Outdoor Living and Landscaping today!

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