Pool Construction Process

Construction step by step:

Pre-construction:

Personal design assistance by a Hallmark Pools design consultant
Pre-excavation meeting for approval of layout in backyard
Permits from the local city or county will be obtained and posted
Notifications will be sent to the local utility companies for location of elec., sewer, gas…
Temporary construction fencing at access point for safety and liability

Excavation:

Expert drivers on a rubber tire loader will help to minimize damage to concrete drives, walkways, landscaping, and grass during excavation
During excavation a Hallmark Pools & Spas construction supervisor will be present to set the elevation of the pool, which is crucial for proper drainage
All interior areas of the pool are hand trimmed by experienced professionals
Prior to completion of this stage a Hallmark Pools & Spas construction supervisor will insure that all floors and walls are trimmed per design and that proper compaction has been achieved

Steel reinforcement:

Bond beam - 4 bars #4 (1/2”) continuous
Walls and floor - #3 (3/8”) 8” on center
Deck dowels every 4' (3/8” rebar connecting the gunite shell to the pool decking)
All steel tied to the highest Hallmark Pools & Spas standards

Gunite Structure:

Pneumatically applied gunite
Walls and floor – minimum 6” thick and hand trimmed by experienced professionals
Gunite bond beam – 12” wide x 18” deep (top portion of pool shell)
4,000 – 5,000 PSI ----- NSPI minimum is 3,500 PSI
Lifetime gunite shell warranty that is transferable to a future owner

Tile & Coping:

6” frost proof, acid proof decorative tile. Five year warranty on tile
A wide selection of the following copings: Bullnose brick, Flagstone with chiseled or polished face, Travertine, Canterra, Torrean, Five year warranty on coping …
Also available is hand sculpted manmade coping and boulders

Pool Plumbing:

All sch40 PVC is used for the hydraulic system
Pipe diameters are determined by calculating the flow rates desired for certain pumps, filters, spas, and water features
Suction ports entering the pool or spa are installed using NSPI guidelines for safety
An automatic fill device is installed on all pools to save time and money
The hydraulic system will be pressure tested after completion. This will save time through construction by avoiding any unexpected leaks in the system

Pool Decking:

We provide you with a wide range of materials: Pea gravel, Ideal deck, Travertine, Brick pavers, Flagstone, Stamped cement, Sculpted gunite…
All decks are poured a minimum of 4” thick with piers with a 2 year warranty
Interlocking steel bars are installed between all expansion joints, this allows for no deviation from one concrete section to another
Hallmark Pools & Spas. uses 3/8” re-bar 15” o.c. for reinforcement, not just wire mesh

Electric:

All electrical wiring is installed per city, county and NSPI codes and guidelines
Lighting circuits installed in the pool are all GFCI protected for safety
We have the ability to install automated control systems for your convenience (these systems are installed so that you may control your pool with the touch of a button)

Plaster:

2 coats of white marble plaster troweled by hand to a fine finish with a 5 year warranty
We also have custom surfaces such as Sunstone, Hydrazzo, Diamond Brite…

Pool Equipment:

Pump – TriStar Energy Solution™
Heater – Hayward H-Series Pool & Spa Heaters
Filter - Pro-Grid™ Vertical Grid D.E. Filters
Cleaner – Viio Turbo™ Automatic Pool Cleaner w/Booster Pump
Chlorinator - Aqua Rite™ Salt Chlorine generator
Spa blower – Polaris QT (quietest blower on the market)
Valves – 2” Jandy 3 way
Controls – Pro Logic with wireless Aqua Pod
Full 5-year parts and labor warranty on all Jandy products with some components extended to 20 years.

Post construction:

Before filling a sample of your tap water will be tested so that we may know the exact chemical start-up necessary for your pool. This saves costly mistakes.
Your pool will be started, cleaned and fine tuned then we will instruct your family on how to operate your new swimming pool

Additional features included in pool:

2 automatic skimmers plumbed and valved independently
6 adjustable returns with wall fittings
Dual main drains on all suction lines other than skimmers for safety and flow factors
All lighting systems are custom designed for each particular pool
Dedicated line for cleaner
All manual maintenance equipment: pole, brush, vacuum hose, net, test kit…

Additional features included in spa:

Building luxury swimming pools in Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, and surrounding areas for over 20 years!