Our Build Process

OUR BUILD PROCESS · 12-WEEK QUEENSLAND STANDARD

Your 12-week journey from signed contract to first swim

Pool builds, when they go badly, almost always go badly because of poor scheduling, vague communication, or vanishing tradesmen. Twenty years of Wahoo builds have taught us that the discipline of the schedule is the difference between a great pool and a stressful one.

What follows is the actual rhythm of a typical 12-week Wahoo build, week by week. Some projects run shorter, some longer. What never changes is the sequence and the level of communication you will receive throughout.

WEEK-BY-WEEK BREAKDOWN

Six stages, twelve weeks, zero surprises

Weeks 1–2

Site Assessment, Design & Council Submission

Free site visit with Mike, who inspects access, ground conditions, and the package fit. Within 7 days you receive a fully itemised quote covering pool, excavation, fencing, landscaping, electrical — every line. Once signed, we lodge the development application with your local council (BCC, Redland, Logan, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Scenic Rim).

Weeks 3–4

Approval & Excavation

Most SEQ councils return approval within 10–15 business days. Site preparation: removal of obstacles, temporary safety fencing, dial-before-you-dig confirmation. Excavation crew arrives — typically 1–2 days for standard packages, longer for complex sites. Driveway and lawn protected throughout.

Weeks 5–6

Steel Reinforcing & Engineer Sign-Off

The steel cage is built on-site to engineering specifications. An independent aquatic engineer inspects and signs off before any concrete is sprayed — our quality guarantee, not a council requirement. Plumbing rough-in: skimmer lines, return jets, drains, spa lines all installed pre-shell.

Weeks 7–8

Shell Spray (Gunite Stage)

Concrete shell sprayed at 200mm minimum thickness using high-pressure pneumatic equipment for maximum density. The shell cures for 7–10 days under controlled conditions before any further work proceeds.

Weeks 9–10

Tile, Coping & Equipment Installation

Coping laid and grouted. Waterline tile if specified. Zodiac/Waterco pump, glass media filter, salt chlorinator (if elected), LED lights connected. Skimmer quad-lid frame with tiled finish completed.

Week 11

Pebble-Crete Interior Finish

Your selected interior finish (full Wahoo colour range available) is applied carefully — this is the surface you'll feel when swimming. Acid wash and clean-down prepares the shell for filling.

Week 12

Filling, Commissioning & Handover

Pool filled over 24–48 hours. Travis (water chemistry expert) balances water, calibrates equipment, runs the first filtration cycle. A Queensland Pool Safety Inspector issues your safety certificate. Mike or Travis walks you through equipment, test kit, and maintenance routine — written documentation and warranty cards provided.

  • Your responsibilities

    • Keep access clear on excavation and equipment delivery days (we give 48hr notice)
    • Adhere to agreed payment schedule at each milestone
    • Pool safety fencing must be installed before filling (we coordinate, cost itemised separately)
    • Notify us of any planned landscaping or construction affecting access

  • Our responsibilities

    • All council documentation and submissions
    • All on-site construction work and inspections
    • Engineer sign-off coordination
    • Pool Safety Certificate scheduling
    • Weekly written updates throughout the build — no silence, ever
    • Returning to fix anything that doesn't meet our standard, no questions, no charge, for the warranty period

Pool construction calendar for Brisbane and Southeast Queensland with seasonal weather and pool maintenance tips.

PEAK SEASON: AUGUST–NOVEMBER

When can we start?

South-East Queensland's pool building peak runs from late winter through spring (August–November) as families prepare for summer. We schedule projects up to 6 months in advance during peak season. The earlier you reserve, the better your start date. A $500 refundable deposit secures your slot in our calendar.

Reserve with $500 deposit

Ready to start the 12-week journey?

Free site visit. Itemised written quote within 7 days. No surprises during the build. Mike on every site, every day.