Construction
Gunite pool construction in Chandler
A sprayed concrete shell over steel is the common way custom pools are built here. Chandler wants it engineered.
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Engineered plans
The City of Chandler home owners permit manual says pool engineering plans stamped and sealed by an engineer are required on all custom inground pools and spas. It also says an engineered surcharge design is required for an inground pool built closer than 5 feet to a building foundation. Source: City of Chandler Home Owners Building Permit Manual.
If a builder suggests tucking the pool close to the house, ask whether the plans include that surcharge design.
Inspections
The manual describes a pre gunite inspection as the first inspection and says no one needs to be home for it, but the plans and permit must be available on site. It says the homeowner must be present for the second inspection. Plan for that day.
Questions for the builder
- Who is the engineer of record, and will I get a copy of the stamped plans?
- Gunite or shotcrete, and why for this pool?
- How do you handle caliche or rock in the dig?
- Which inspections do you schedule, and which ones need me home?
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Questions on this service
Is gunite better than shotcrete?
Both are sprayed concrete. The difference is how the mix is delivered. Ask the builder which they use and how they control quality.
Do you list prices?
No. This guide does not publish prices.
Describe the project
Tell us the neighborhood, the yard, and whether the house wall will be part of the pool barrier.