There is no gentle way to remove 15 to 30 dump truck loads of dirt out of a backyard. This will be one of the nosiest and is certainly the dustiest stage of construction. It is also one of the most exciting. We routinely see kids of all ages with their noses pressed against the window as the pool begins to take shape. Protecting plants and existing landscape is a must since anything between the street and the pool, which is not cared for, will be ground into soil by this heavy machinery. Fences need to be removed, dogs cared for, and care taken to use the right machinery for the conditions in your particular yard. Your pool designer will have discussed the options and pricing with you when the pool was designed.

A rock excavation is encountered when the machinery, which has been planned, for your yard cannot dig the pool without using special techniques and equipment. The crew, which comes to your house, plans for the best and attempts to dig your pool. However, they may find out rather quickly that their machinery is incapable of the dig. If this happens, the excavators will expose the soil condition by digging a hole and leaving it open. Typically we will secure 2-3 bids and get your approval on the extra costs prior to proceeding. If you suspect you are in rocky areas, we can secure a bid and make it part of the original agreement. This can save time and allow for the extra costs to be financed. Many times excavators can dig a rock pool in about the same time as a pool in softer soil. The extra dollars they charge is more for the know how and wear and tear on the machinery then for the time it takes.