Acqua Bella
Our Process

21 Steps. 4 Inspections. Zero Shortcuts.

From permit to plunge: every stage documented, every inspection verified. This is how we build your pool.

21 Construction Steps
4 County Inspections
8-12 Weeks Construction
3-4 Weeks to Groundbreak
The Build

8 stages. Every one verified.

We break pool construction into 8 clear stages so you always know where your project stands. Pasco and Hillsborough County inspectors verify quality at 4 critical milestones. Every project starts with a fixed price contract. No change orders, no surprises.

architecture
Stage 01
Steps 1-2

Design & Permits

schedule 3-4 weeks

Contract signed, permit submitted within 1 week. County approval in 3-4 weeks.

check Initial consultation and site evaluation
check Custom pool design with 3D renderings
check Permit submission to county within 7 days of contract
check HOA approval coordination (if applicable)
fence
Stage 02
Steps 3-4

Site Preparation

schedule 1-2 days

Safety fencing, sod removal, and homeowner walkthrough to confirm layout.

check Safety fencing installed around work area
check Sod and landscaping removal
check Pool layout staked on property
check Homeowner walkthrough to confirm exact placement
landscape
Stage 03
Steps 5-7

Excavation & Steel

schedule 1-2 weeks

Pool excavated, rebar installed, plumbing pre-piped. County inspection #1.

check Machine excavation to engineered specifications
check High-density rebar cage installed per structural plan
check Underground plumbing pre-piped
check County structural inspection before concrete
verified County Inspection #1
construction
Stage 04
Steps 8-9

Shotcrete Shell

schedule 1-2 days

Concrete shell formed via shotcrete application. Forms removed, site cleaned.

check High-density shotcrete applied (wet mix, stronger than gunite)
check Monolithic concrete shell formed in a single pour
check Forms stripped and shell cleaned
check Cure period begins (structural strength builds over 28 days)
plumbing
Stage 05
Steps 10-11

Underground Systems

schedule 3-5 days

Underground plumbing and electrical piping. County inspection #2.

check Main drain, returns, and skimmer plumbing finalized
check Electrical conduit run from equipment pad to pool
check Gas line run for heater (if applicable)
check County plumbing and electrical inspection
verified County Inspection #2
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Stage 06
Steps 12-14

Tile, Coping & Deck

schedule 2-3 weeks

Waterline tile, coping, deck footers (inspection #3), and deck installation.

check Waterline tile installed (customer-selected pattern)
check Coping stones set around pool edge
check Deck footer inspection by county
check Paver or concrete deck poured and finished
verified County Inspection #3
settings
Stage 07
Steps 15-18

Equipment & Finish

schedule 1-2 weeks

Full Pentair system installed, county finals inspection #4, interior prep and Pebble Sheen/PebbleTec application.

check Full Pentair equipment package installed on pad
check IntelliFlo3 pump, IntelliCenter, IntelliChlor wired and tested
check County final inspection (mechanical, electrical, structural)
check Interior surface prep and Pebble Sheen/PebbleTec applied
verified County Final Inspection #4
celebration
Stage 08
Steps 19-21

Startup & Handoff

schedule 2-3 days

Safety inspection, pool fill, equipment activation via IntelliCenter, final walkthrough.

check Safety barrier inspection completed
check Pool filled and chemical startup process begins
check IntelliCenter app configured on homeowner's phone
check Final walkthrough: equipment training, warranty docs, maintenance guide
Warranties

Built to last. Backed by warranty.

Every Acqua Bella pool is protected by a comprehensive warranty program. We stand behind our materials, equipment, and workmanship.

Lifetime Interior Finish

Pebble Sheen / PebbleTec

3 Year Equipment

Pentair Manufacturer

2 Year Labor

Acqua Bella Workmanship

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