FAQs

Here's how to get started with Passion Pools

1. Complete our Project Inquiry Form after reading these steps and requirements.

   Completing and submitting this form adds you to our system and gives us valuable information about your needs and desires. Notated costs in this form are approximations only and are listed to aid you in completing the form. These costs do not reflect a binding contract nor are inclusive of all fees associated with a project.

2. Schedule a Telephone Consultation.

   Once we have received your completed Project Inquiry Form, we will contact you within 5 business days to schedule a telephone consultation to clarify any information from the Project Inquiry Form, further identify your needs, and answer any questions you may have. Based on that discussion, you will determine if you would like to proceed to Step 3.

3. Schedule a Personalized, On-site pool Design Consultation with Passion Pools.

   The visit is important for both you and Passion Pools as it reveals what words and photos cannot. It provides the time necessary to brainstorm each of your ideas, determine the specific elements you would like, such as the type of rock and decking, and to share with Passion Pools any special inspirational items or themes from which to design. It determines if what you are requesting is possible based upon the type of site you have, the size of the site, the unusual challenges or hindrances that may exist, the budget range you indicated on the Project Inquiry Form, and so forth. Passion Pool's assistant will document your design goals and specific details to be incorporated into the design, so nothing is overlooked. Passion Pools will discuss the pool design process with you, then give you a general idea of the project cost. This is not a binding estimate, quote or contract. We will then provide you with a rough, hand-drawn pool design at this meeting, along with the price to produce a full 3D rendering of this design, to determine if you would like to proceed to Step 4. If so, Passion Pools will take measurements and photos of the site, along with a check, made payable to Passion Pools Inc., for the 3D pool design rendering.

Personalized, On-Site pool Design Consultations with Passion Pools are quoted based on the project's location, scope, and scale. Personalized, On-Site pool Design Consultation fees with Passion Pools outside of the U.S. are determined on a case-by-case basis. A non-refundable check payment for the full amount is required to schedule the consultation.

To prepare for this meeting, Passion Pools will need the following items in advance sent to their office:

• A current site plan/survey of the property
• Photos of the complete property
• Photos of your current pool, if any, or the area you would like your new pool; photos or items of inspiration to focus the project towards
4. Prepare a Full, 3D Rendering of the Hand-Drawn Design with Virtual Picture.

   This detailed rendering will include the specific elements agreed upon during the on-site pool design consultation with Passion Pools, so you can see your vision come to life. It shows the location of your home, features, amenities, and equipment of your custom pool. Once the pool design renderings are completed, they are emailed to you for your review. Should there be any changes, you can either meet with Passion Pools or handle the changes via email/telephone. Prices for custom pool design renderings are based on the scope of the project determined at the Personalized, On-Site Design Consultation. Two (2) revisions to the original hand-drawn plan are included in the price; additional revisions will be charged based on the scope and scale. If a new pool design and rendering are requested, they will be quoted as a new project based on the scope and scale, regardless of whether you have any revisions to the original design and rendering. Step 4 can take 3-12 weeks to complete, depending upon the number of rendering revisions and the scope of the project. Proceed to Step 5.

5. Engineering the Design.

   Once a design for your custom pool has been approved by Passion Pools, the next step is to contract for geotechnical engineering of the soil at the pool site, then proceed to engineer the pool design based on the geotechnical report requirements. We will contact your county and state regarding all zoning laws and requirements to ensure these are incorporated into the engineering as well. Once all engineering is complete, we will prepare a comprehensive budget for the custom pool project. This step typically takes about 8 weeks and requires a 5% payment of the projected price, payable by check, and it holds the project’s place in the build schedule. If no contract to build is signed in Step 6, you will be refunded the unused portion of this fee. Otherwise, the balance of this fee is applied to the build contract. Are you ready? Proceed to Step 6.

6. Time to Build!

   At this point, a contract is prepared and signed by all parties, along with a Notice to Owner and the Child Safety Act paperwork required by most counties. A 5% deposit of the total contract price is required at signing, payable by check, and establishes the start date and completion projections for your custom pool. As our custom projects vary greatly in size and scope, and county permit lead times vary, Passion Pools will give you its best estimate of completion time. Take a look at some of the detailed construction phases of custom pools by Passion Pools!