10/06/2026
Thinking about building a gunite pool? The timeline starts earlier than you might think. 👀🌊
A custom pool doesn’t begin with excavation — it begins with planning. From the initial property evaluation and design process to engineering, permits, excavation, gunite, equipment and final finishes, there are several important stages that happen before you’re ready for that first swim.
And no two projects follow exactly the same timeline.
🏡 Property & site conditions
📐 Design complexity
📋 Permits & municipal approvals
🚜 Construction & inspections
🌧️ Weather conditions
✨ Finishes, decking & custom features
All of these can affect how quickly your backyard transformation comes together.
Planning a pool for 2027? Don’t wait until summer 2027 to start. Getting the conversation started early gives you more time to create the right design, navigate approvals and get your project moving toward construction.
Swipe through ➡️ to see what goes into bringing a custom gunite pool from an idea to reality.
Ready to start planning your backyard?
📩 Contact Wagner Pools to begin the process.