When is the Best Time to Build a Pool?

With all the benefits a swimming pool brings to your home and life, there is never a “wrong” time to build a pool. However, as with most home projects, the sooner you start building a pool, the sooner you can enjoy it. The biggest reason for this is that inground gunite pools take on average 90 days to build, based on their size and complexity. As for the seasons, each has its own advantages and disadvantages for pool construction. But imagine deciding to build in a pool in March. Starting in March could mean that it’s July before you can enjoy your pool. Now, imagine having your pool ready by March or April and enjoying it all summer long? That is one reason to consider building in the Fall or Winter. Below are more solid reasons why you should consider Fall & Winter to build your new pool.

Regardless of the Season…Be Prepared and Plan in Advance

First off, regardless of when you build, there are many factors to consider when looking for the best pool for you and your home. Get a professional pool builder, like Cody Pools, to discuss your dream pool and request a quote. Learn about the different pool types and narrow your choices based on your preferences and budget. An honest consultation with a design consultant can help you create the right pool for your budget and lifestyle.

Below are some of the many factors to consider when planning your dream pool:

• Type of pool deck and materials
• Pool size, design, shape, and depth
• Saltwater or chlorine pool systems
• Pool features – e.g., lighting, pool access, water features, spas, slides, diving boards, etc.
• Landscaping
• Budget
• Schedule

Designing and Building During Fall or Winter is the Best Time

Building in the off seasons of Fall & Winter may not mean immediate enjoyment of your new pool, but it can mean more time enjoying your pool in Spring & Summer instead of waiting for your pool to be completed. Plus, with our mild Texas Winters, a pool with a firepit, outdoor kitchen and spa can still provide an enjoyable outdoor entertaining environment. If you know you want a pool and have the finances for it then now is the best time to start building a pool.

One of the main reasons that Fall and Winter are ideal for building your pool is the permitting process. That’s when things are less busy than the Spring and Summer months when most builders apply. That huge demand can slow down the construction process tremendously. By planning your pool design and landscaping early and obtaining the necessary building permits as soon as possible. Consider the costs and benefits of building your pool at different times of the year and start planning your dream pool.

You Have Multiple Months to Learn Your Pool’s Needs

Building in the Fall means you will have more time to learn how to run & maintain your pool before the pool season. Our Service Technicians will train you on how to operate and maintain your pool properly so that you have more fun time with no down time.

You Have Time to Decorate Your Outdoor Living Spaces

Building a pool can take a beating on green spaces. By having the Spring to plan your garden and the idealized style for patio furniture and accessories, there is no rush on the big ideas you’ve been thinking about during the construction time frame.

Backyard design includes patios, walkways, steps, walls, garden beds, planting, drainage, grading, privacy, and lighting.

If you plan landscaping around your pool, you’ll also need to weigh the best time to do this work and work with a landscape architect to integrate your pool’s design into your new landscaping. Even if you can not plant anything in the winter, you can still plan your garden landscape. Once it warms up and your pool construction is complete, you can plant flowers, shrubs, and new grass in the spring.

Keep in mind that landscaping your yard can take multiple months, depending on the project’s scope. So ensure you have your landscape design is completed so you can start working on it as soon as possible.

Cody Pools is the #1 swimming pool builder in the nation for over 10 years running and are ready to help with the design and construction of your backyard oasis! Contact any of our offices in Texas, Florida, or Arizona, or visit our website to to talk to a designer or schedule a free consultation.