Pool Renovation Proposal / Scope of Work

 

SUMMARY

• Remove and replace pool coping, plaster, tile
• Re-plumb pool with auto fill
• New drainage as needed
• Convert pool to salt water including new equipment as needed
• Install pavers around pool and paths
• Install rock feature with waterfall and slide
• Raise spa and add baja reef area

DETAILS

Plaster / Pebble

• Remove and dispose of old pool and spa plaster
• Inspect existing gunite shell for damage
• Install new finish:
• NPT StoneScapes Micro Moraine
• https://www.nptpool.com/pool-finishes/all-finishes/ssmm/

Mosaic (optional)

• Install 1 large turtle, 1 medium and 3 small turtle to floor of pool
• Example: https://www.poolmosaics.com/product/sea-turtle-en/

Drainage

• Install drainage as needed around pool, yard, planters
• Terminate drains at curb as needed
• Add drain for shower on side of house
• Install long channel drain along existing pergola edge

Coping

• Remove and dispose of existing coping
• Install new coping:
• Pour in place concrete coping
• Color TDB, possibly pewter or white roman
• Square nose
• Modern Light wash finish
• Example: https://www.alansmithpools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11-29-16-mike-m-6-1024x768.jpg

Glass Waterline Tile and Step / Seat Indicator Tile

• Remove and dispose of old pool and spa tile (approx 150 linear feet)
• Install new waterline glass tile around pool and spa perimeter:
• Aquabella AB-2211 Marvel 2x2
• 6 inch tall for most of pool, 12 inch tall for the one raised section
• Install matching indicator tile to all steps and seat edges
• Grout color TBD

Pool Plumbing

• Remove and dispose of all existing pipes and plumbing
• Remove old skimmer
• Re-plum pool and spa
• Including all return lines
• Add auto fill system
• Add dedicated suction line for pool cleaner
• Run all new pipe to equipment area
• Install new skimmer

Pool Lighting

• Remove existing lighting as needed
• Add 2 Pentair color LED lights to pool
• Add 1 Pentair color LED lights to spa

Equipment

• Inspect existing equipment and quote new as needed
• Existing pump is new, gas heater works well too
• Wifi / App control for new equipment would be preferred to control pump, waterfall, spa, etc.
• Install 2nd pump for waterfall slide
• Install new salt chlorine generation system with remote and wifi
• Example: Pentair easy touch 4 control system with salt

Electrical

• New electrical panel / systems to support new pumps and equipment etc
• Outlet added to far side of pool near fence for power to new gazebo

Pool Form Changes (optional)

• Raise spa 18 inch
• Add rebar to raise spa 18 inches above grade
• Re-plumb spa and add new led light as above
• Double finished edge coping around spa
• Outside of spa to have rock veneer, type TBD
• Shote crete shell
• Add baja reef to shallow end
• Add rebar to side of pool to form a baja reef and seating area
• Shote crete shell

Rock Grotto with Slide and Waterfall

• Add a 6ft high and 12ft linear feet in length rock structure with a grotto, waterfall and slide, stairs
• Install new pump so this can be used separately from spa
• Examples:
• https://photos.zillowstatic.com/fp/08f0088bd1eaa02abfe4eb277a672425-uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152.webp
• https://ricorock.com/grotto-waterfall-pool/

Other Demolition

• Remove and dispose of shrubs and excess dirt as needed
• Remove and dispose of planter dirt to pool deck level for the new seating area
• Remove and dispose of concrete by front door of house
• Approx 65 sq ft concrete

Decking

• Remove and dispose of existing decking and paths 
• Approx 1200 square ft of existing concrete
• Install new paver decking and path to match existing patio
• Bella Vista Catalan Concrete Pavers - Sand Castle - modified herringbone pattern
• https://www.rcpblock.com/pavers-catalan.html
• Install pavers by front door path
• Approx 100 sq ft pavers
• Install pavers with typical materials, road base, polymeric sand etc

Retaining Wall

• Remove and dispose of existing back retaining wall (approx 70 linear feet)
• Run pvc pipe behind retaining wall to support drippers for shrubs, connect to existing sprinkler system
• Install new retaining wall inline with current patio retaining wall to the far fence
• Approx 55 linear feet, exact height TBD
• RCP Country Cottage Wall - Brownstone color
• https://www.rcpblock.com/walls-countrycottage.html

Pool Startup

• Fill pool, monitor plaster and water while everything cures
• Clostly monitor water chemistry of pool and spa
• Brush new plaster 2 to 3 times weekly as needed
• Add special chemicals as needed during startup
• This process will last 4 weeks or more until pool is ready and stable

Fencing

• Remove and dispose of existing pool fencing
• Install new vinyl fencing around pool equipment with gate
• Install new vinyl fencing to separate pool from side yard with gate
• Install new removable pool fencing between pool and existing patio, connect to house and back fence as needed and required

Permits

• Complete set of site plans
• All structural engineering to meet city standards
• All permit costs to complete job
• All inspections as needed