Dreaming of a Pool? Why You Should Break Ground RIGHT NOW.

It’s currently cold outside. The ground might be frozen, or maybe it’s just grey and drizzly. Looking out your back window, the last thing on your mind is cannonballs and sunscreen.

But here is an industry secret that most homeowners don't realize until it's too late: If you want to be swimming when the first heatwave hits, you need to start your pool project immediately.

At Remodel Max, we see the same pattern every year. The sun comes out in April or May, and our phones start ringing off the hook with homeowners desperate for a pool this summer. Unfortunately, by the time the weather is nice, it’s often too late to guarantee a summer completion date.

Building a custom pool is a significant construction project involving design, permitting, excavation, installation, and landscaping. It takes time.

Here is why starting your pool project now—in the "off-season"—is the smartest move you can make for your backyard dreams.

1. The Finish Line: Be Ready for the First Day of Spring

This is the biggest advantage, plain and simple. A quality pool build can take anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks (sometimes longer, depending on complexity and weather). Do the math backwards from Memorial Day. To have your pool filled, balanced, heated, and ready for that first barbecue, excavation needs to happen long before the flowers start blooming.

If you wait until April to call a contractor, you likely won't be swimming until August—missing the prime months of the season. By starting now, your project is wrapped up just as the weather turns, giving you an entire season of enjoyment.

2. Beat the "Spring Rush" and Secure Your Spot

In the remodelling and pool-building world, spring is absolute chaos. Everyone wakes up from winter hibernation at the same time and decides they want to upgrade their home exterior.

By late spring, reputable contractors are often booked solid through the end of summer. If you wait, you might find yourself on a waiting list, or worse, having to settle for a less experienced builder just to get it done.

Starting now means you are at the front of the line. You get our full attention, preferred scheduling, and the peace of mind that your spot on the calendar is locked in.

3. Navigate Permitting and Approvals Faster

Before a single shovel hits the dirt, there is paperwork. Permits, HOA approvals, and engineering plans all need to be reviewed by local municipalities. Just like contractors, city permitting offices get overwhelmed in the spring and summer.

The approval process can drag on for weeks during peak season. In the winter and early spring, these offices are typically quieter. We can often push paperwork through faster right now, meaning we get to the fun part—building—sooner.

4. Give Your Landscaping Time to Heal

Let’s be honest: pool construction gets messy. There is heavy machinery, digging, and mud. Your backyard is going to look worse before it looks better. If you build in the peak of summer, your yard is torn up during the exact months you want to be using it. Furthermore, laying fresh sod or planting new greenery in the scorching July heat is a recipe for dead plants and high water bills.

By building now, the heavy construction happens when you aren’t using the yard anyway. By the time spring arrives, the major work is done, and your new landscaping has several months of mild spring weather to root and establish itself before the summer heat sets in.

Don't Wait Until It's Hot to Want a Pool

The difference between watching your family swim in May versus watching them swim in September is a phone call made today.

Don't let another summer slip by wishing you had started sooner. Let’s utilize these quieter months to build the backyard oasis you’ve been dreaming of.

Contact Remodel Max today for a consultation. Let’s get digging so you can be ready to dive in.