About Pool Installations
For more than half a century, Benson Pools has transformed countless backyards across Eastern Ontario into luxurious personal retreats with custom swimming pool installations. With so much experience behind us, our team knows how to design and install the right pool to suit your needs, budget and backyard oasis space.
Regardless of your size or terrain, we offer a plethora of options to choose from so you can customize the specific style of swimming pool that you prefer. We also utilize industry-leading techniques and equipment to ensure the top quality, durability, and longevity of your pool construction. Our team is passionate, transparent, and honest upfront about what we can do as respected above and inground pool installers. We prefer to keep clients informed about the entire process, from beginning to end. And, along with a reputation for exceptional customer service, we will always make sure that every project complies with local regulations and bylaws. That way, everyone’s happy with the swimming pools we install!
Why Choose a Pool Company Like Ours for Installations?
When you work with our pool builders, you can get the reassurance and confidence you need when investing in an aquatic backyard oasis by knowing you have the most dedicated experts on your side. While our approach to installing swimming pools can vary depending on the type of design, terrain, space and other factors involved, we’ve refined the process down to a fine art. That way, we ensure your dream inground pool installation is performed seamlessly. Before we begin, we will always be upfront about the steps and costs involved, including your budget, site costs, and any potential limitations related to your new pool that may exist.
Our Installation Process
Here is an insightful look into how we go about our inground swimming pool installation process:
1. Designing Your New Pool
Working closely with each homeowner, our pool installation experts will consult and develop a plan, scope, and design of the inground pool to align with your desires. This will include detailed site plans to map out the excavation, any underground structures that require diligence or permits, along with plans for fencing, paving and landscaping.
2. Excavating the Site
Once given the green light to move ahead with the site plans, the excavation process will begin. Our inground pool builders will outline the specific timelines when they will be digging the area. This enables us to prepare it for the pool shell installation.
3. Installing the Swimming Pool Shell
Following the excavations, the granular base, formwork, and rebar will be delivered and diligently installed into the ground. This step will also include any necessary plumbing fixtures, equipment and filtration parts. Once installed, all components will be thoroughly tested to ensure they’re ready for the next step.
4. “Shooting” the Concrete
The heavy concrete “shell” will undergo a shotcrete treatment, encasing the rebar and fittings, lights, niches, and otherwise. The structure of your swimming pool serves as the solid base onto which we add the finishing touches, such as coping, tile, and plaster.
5. Finishing Up
Once all the details are in place and fully secured, the pool builders on our team will consult with you to ensure everything is ready for those hot summer days and hassle-free maintenance. We’ll go over the essential components of modern swimming pools, including the functions and equipment that are important to understand as an owner. Then, we’ll hand it over to you, meaning it’s all set for quality family time!
Our priority is to ensure that our clients are thoroughly satisfied with everything we do. Every job involving inground pools requires special care, a passion for details, and technical know-how. That’s why we go above and beyond with full transparency during every single step for an exciting, straightforward and hassle-free experience.
Our Pool Builder’s Process
Our Ottawa swimming pool installations include the following:
Custom Gunite (Concrete) Pools
If you’re looking for that “wow” factor for your backyard, gunite inground pools are the way to go. Although they come with a higher upfront cost, their limitless design potential allows homeowners to create fully personalized dream poolscapes that they envision.
Pool Types & Customization Options
Every backyard is unique, which means that standard pool layouts may not be suitable for your home. Luckily, at Benson Pools, we install all types of swimming pools with a variety of shapes, styles, and features to choose from.
- Endless shapes and styles. With countless shapes to choose from, you can create a pool that enhances your backyard’s aesthetics and reflects your own personality. Whether you love minimalist rectangular pools, freeform designs that mimic a natural pond, or lap pools ideal for intense workouts, we can build it for you!
- Customizable features. We offer a variety of custom add-ons like waterfalls, integrated spas, fire bowls, and energy-efficient LED lighting to turn a simple pool into a must-see destination. We can even install advanced automation systems, so that you can control temperature, lighting, and pool cleaning cycles directly from your smartphone.
- Attractive and durable finishes. Installing a concrete pool? Consider going for luxury tile mosaics, smooth plaster, or even exposed aggregate for a striking aesthetic. Beyond concrete pools, we also specialize in fibreglass pool installation, which offers a fast and durable alternative for homeowners looking for a more affordable option with quicker installation timelines.
Commercial Pool Design, Consulting & Training
To make the pool ownership experience as seamless and hassle-free as possible for both property owners and managers, turn to us. We can make your next swimming pool project easier by expediting the entire tedious process. From the design consultations to the gamut of regulations and approvals, sift-through, and after-sales training for new or existing personnel, we offer it all for your convenience. We’re more than pool builders, making life easier for our clients by taking care of the hard work in making their dream concepts a reality.
Pool Maintenance & Long-Term Care
To make the pool ownership experience as seamless and hassle-free as possible for both property owners and managers, turn to us. We can make your next swimming pool project easier by expediting the entire tedious process. From the design consultations to the gamut of regulations and approvals, sift-through, and after-sales training for new or existing personnel, we offer it all for your convenience. We’re more than pool builders, making life easier for our clients by taking care of the hard work in making their dream concepts a reality.
Weekly and Monthly Pool Care
Regular maintenance prevents the growth of algae and extends the lifespan of your pool equipment. As such, the routine pool care includes checking and balancing water chemistry, brushing the pool walls, and cleaning out the filters. Skimmers should be emptied weekly, while pumps and heaters should be inspected monthly to ensure efficiency.
Winterizing Pools in Canada
Ottawa is known for its harsh winters, which means that proper pool closing at the end of the season is essential: by preparing for winter correctly, you can avoid expensive spring repairs. Pool winterizing involves draining water to the appropriate level, blowing out plumbing lines, and adding antifreeze where needed. Equipment like pumps and filters should be disconnected and stored safely.
Warranty Coverage & Ongoing Support
At Benson Pools, we stand behind our pool installations and offer strong warranties that cover both pool structure and equipment. Beyond warranty, we provide seasonal opening and closing services, emergency repairs, and scheduled maintenance packages, so that you can focus on enjoying your backyard retreat instead of worrying about its upkeep.
Local Regulations and Permits
Building a pool in Ottawa involves more than digging a hole. It requires compliance with municipal bylaws. We can help you obtain the proper permits before starting construction to ensure that the project meets local safety and zoning standards:
- Fencing requirements. In the City of Ottawa, every pool must be enclosed by a secure fence at least 1.5 metres high, with self-closing and self-latching gates.
- Setbacks and location. Pools must maintain specific distances from property lines, septic tanks, and structures. Your site plan should reflect these details before applying for permits.
- Utilities and easements. During the design stage, any underground utilities and municipal easements must be identified to avoid costly mistakes.
- Inspection process. Once permits are issued, city inspectors will check the enclosure and installation at key stages.
Our Work
Next Steps
Whether you already know what you want, have a vague idea of the design, or would like our professional advice when selecting the right style and size for your property, our team will be glad to sit down with you to crystallize your vision and bring it to life.
We know that a pool is a significant investment, and it’s one that you want to make sure is just right, whether it’s for your commercial business or for your family to enjoy for years to come. We deliver a superior level of service, from the consultation stage right up until the project is complete. We guarantee that our team will never cut corners or rush the job.
When you’re ready to transform your backyard into an oasis with a custom pool, our team of experienced and dedicated pool builders is happy to hear from you. Get in touch with us today for quality pools, best-in-class service, and long-lasting results you’ll be proud of!
