As an Atlanta Landscape Architect with (35) years of experience, I have been involved in many Residential Pool and Outdoor Living Area designs in the Atlanta Metro Area and across Georgia. Frequently it has been a “mad dash to the finish” to complete the construction and have the pool, etc. ready by May. A lot of the time this is very difficult on all involved, unnecessarily. The stress imposed on the Client, Landscape Architect, the Pool Builder, and other subcontractors can be avoided. How?————– Simply start the process earlier!
Now is the perfect time to start your project. It takes quality time to design a Custom Pool and Outdoor Living Area. If you start your project now, it can go a lot smoother with, a lot less stress. Most pools with other amenities such as; an Outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace or Fire Pit, Decks, Arbors, Water Features, etc. can take (1-3) months to plan/design thoroughly. The Bidding and Permitting process can take up to a month. The construction time for such a facility can take (3-4) months, especially during the Winter months. So—added up, we are now at (5-8) months, start to finish. If you start early, (now), you allow a cushion of time to work out any unforseen situations to insure your pool is ready to enjoy for the entire next season.
Pollock & Associates, Inc. has designed numerous Residential and Commercial Pool Facilities across Georgia. We are extremely creative in designing Swimming Pools and Outdoor Living Areas specifically designed for your site. We listen to our Client’s likes and dislikes, and we are very keen to design to a budget. Most all projects have construction budgets. I have only had (3) projects in (35) years that I was told to not worry about how much it costs. Therefore, constuction budgets are important.
I hope you found this interesting and informative. If you are planning a Swimming Pool or Outdoor Living Area, call today for your FREE CONSULTATION. Call Me:
Jim Pollock————–at Pollock & Associates, Inc.————770-569-5900
As a retired pool builder of more than twenty-five years, you couldn’t be more right on! The majority of clients call in the spring and want to be swimming in June or July. And they want the landscaping to be finished as well for that birthday party or 4th of July party…AIN’T GONNA HAPPEN! (Unless you’re doing a VERY simple job. For the best jobs your next year’s pool and landscape should be on the drawing boards now and breaking ground by September or October. Landscapes should be in the ground by December to enjoy the winter rains and then the plastering of the pool and final touches in the spring. Now everyone’s happy!