Things to Consider When Excavating a Swimming Pool 

The excavation process is one of the initial processes of making a swimming pool. Well, this process is usually done after processes such as survey, design and installation of bouwplank have been completed.

But, do you know that there are some things that you should pay attention to during the pool excavation process?

In this article, we will discuss the excavation process for a swimming pool that we did in 2021 in Bekasi, Indonesia!

Things to Consider When Excavating a Swimming Pool 

The swimming pool that we will discuss the things to consider in the excavation process of a swimming pool with a size of 7.5 x 3 m with a depth of up to 1 m to 1.5 m.

1. Location and Tools

The first thing you have to do is look at the location of the swimming pool construction site.

Why? Because the location is very important for the selection of tools that will be used for the swimming pool excavation process.

If the location allows, the excavation process will use heavy equipment which will certainly help in the excavation process to be faster.

However, the excavation process using heavy equipment also has one disadvantage, which is that the level of detail and neatness is not too high.

Well, the excavation process using heavy equipment can also usually disturb the comfort of residents around the swimming pool construction, so this must also be considered.

With that being said, it just so happens that in the swimming pool we are discussing this time, the location is not possible to use heavy machinery, so it only uses manual labor from our workers.

That’s why results will be more detailed and also neater than using heavy equipment.

2. Attention to Detail and Calculation

The second thing to consider during the swimming pool excavation process is to ensure that the design calculations are properly implemented. 

This involves calculating the volume of soil to be excavated, the drainage system, the stability of the excavation walls, and the selection of appropriate excavation tools and methods. 

Considering these factors helps ensure the excavation complies with the design specifications, prevents structural problems, and ensures the construction process runs efficiently and safely.

3. Shape Adjustment 

The next thing to consider is adjusting the shape of the swimming pool excavation.

“Hey, what does that mean?”

The point is, the excavation process that we do is not only digging with a square shape, but also adjusting the construction so that the final result of the pool will be more robust.

This adjustment is also intended so that lean concrete, foundations, and other structural designs can be installed firmly and well.

As we all know, the structures such as lean concrete, steel reinforcement, pool floor installation will definitely take up a little space in the pool.

Therefore, we provide a solution by adjusting the size of the excavation.

Usually, we provide a space of approximately 30 – 35 cm for each side of the pool so that these structures can be installed without reducing the size of the final result of the swimming pool itself.

Also, for the foundation installation, we added another space of about 30 cm.

Now that’s it! The things to consider when excavating a swimming pool!

In addition to knowing these things, you should also know that swimming pool construction must be done by a professional swimming pool contractor? 

Because with a good contractor who understands the ins and outs of making swimming pools that are not only sturdy but also pay attention to aesthetics, you are guaranteed that your swimming pool will be safe and durable.

So, if you are looking for a contractor to build your dream swimming pool, just check Dimulti Pool! We are the best swimming pool builder in Jakarta!