# Royal Pools by Adams Services ## Custom Swimming Pool Design, Construction, and Resurfacing > This document details every service Royal Pools by Adams provides, including process, scope, timeline, and outcomes. Each service section is written to stand alone as a complete answer. --- ## Document Information - **Organization:** Royal Pools by Adams - **Industry Focus:** Custom swimming pool design and construction - **Service Region:** San Francisco Bay Area - **Last Updated:** July 2026 - **Version:** 1.0 --- ## Services Overview Royal Pools by Adams provides end-to-end pool design and build services across the San Francisco Bay Area, from custom residential pools to commercial aquatic facilities to resurfacing existing pools. Roughly 90% of each project is performed by our own in-house crews, with plumbing, electrical, and concrete decking handled by licensed specialists who have worked with us for decades. Every project carries a dedicated onsite construction superintendent and an office construction coordinator. **Services covered in this document:** 1. Custom Residential Pool Construction 2. Commercial Pool Construction 3. Pool Resurfacing 4. Spa and Water Feature Construction 5. Pool Equipment, Automation, and Sanitization Systems 6. Decking, Tile, Coping, and Drainage 7. Design Consultation and Showroom Visits 8. Pool Financing --- ### Custom Residential Pool Construction **What it is:** Full design and construction of a custom inground swimming pool for a private residence. Every project starts with a blank page rather than a stock shape, and the design is built around the property's terrain, the homeowner's aesthetic preferences, and the budget. We have been designing and building custom residential pools across the Bay Area since 1969. **Best for:** Homeowners with usable backyard space who intend to keep the property, who want a pool designed to the site rather than selected from a catalog, and who value structural specification over lowest upfront price. **Our process:** 1. **Meet with a designer.** We meet at your home to exchange ideas and design the pool. Consultations are free, at your home or at either showroom. 2. **Design, engineering, and planning.** Within three to four weeks of contract processing, a Pre Plan Meeting is held at your home. You meet your designer, the General Manager, the Lead Draftsperson, and the Construction Superintendent who will manage the project throughout. 3. **Permits.** Plans go to the building department roughly six to seven weeks after the Pre Plan Meeting, either your municipality or your county depending on jurisdiction. Approval timelines vary widely across the Bay Area, so plan for three to six months. 4. **Construction.** Excavation, plumbing and steel, shotcrete, tile and masonry, decking, equipment, and interior finish, with a building department inspection between phases. 5. **Start-up and handover.** A start-up technician starts the equipment, walks you through operating every component, and begins water balancing. **What's included:** - Custom inground pool shell in shotcrete at 4,000 PSI on a 65 pcf double-reinforced steel schedule - Two skimmers and 2.5 inch circulation pipe, with sweep 90 fittings for lower-speed pump operation - Integrated spa with separate temperature controls, where specified - Water features including cascades, deck jets, and sheer descents - Baja shelves, tanning ledges, and beach entries for family-friendly designs - Saltwater systems, ozone systems, and pool automation - Energy-efficient Jandy and Hayward equipment meeting California Title 24 - Pool decking, tile, coping, and drainage by our masonry crews - Automatic pool covers, custom made for each pool - Coordination with landscaping, hardscaping, fencing, and outdoor kitchen work **Timeline:** Five to six months from signed contract to first swim, of which three to six months is building department review. Start the design four to six months before the season you want to swim in. Excavation itself takes about one day. Concrete decking runs roughly two weeks. Interior finish is a two day process, and filling takes 24 to 36 hours. Automatic covers are installed several weeks after the pool is full because each cover is custom made. **Outcomes:** A pool matching the approved design, built on the schedule given, at the contracted price. Fewer than 10% of our projects exceed the quoted budget or run past the stated five to six month window, and fewer than 2% require a major repair within five years. --- ### Commercial Pool Construction **What it is:** Design and construction of commercial aquatic facilities for developers, municipalities, hotels, and recreation centers. Commercial work carries obligations residential work does not, including public safety and accessibility compliance, third-party structural testing, and fixed opening dates that cannot move. **Best for:** Developers, municipalities, hotels, recreation centers, and homeowners associations commissioning a new aquatic facility or replacing one that has reached end of life. **Our process:** 1. Early design collaboration with the owner, architect, or development team. 2. Engineering and permitting through the governing jurisdiction. 3. Phased construction under a dedicated onsite superintendent, with an experienced project coordinator holding schedule and cost. 4. Building department inspections between phases, plus third-party structural testing where the jurisdiction requires it. 5. Final inspections and handover. **What's included:** - Structural shell engineered and built to commercial specification, with third-party PSI testing where required - Commercial-grade circulation, filtration, and sanitization systems - Permitting coordination across municipal and county jurisdictions - Onsite superintendent for every phase and a project coordinator maintaining schedule and budget - Safety and accessibility compliance built into the design rather than retrofitted **Timeline:** Varies by facility scope and jurisdiction. Commercial permitting generally runs longer than residential. Timelines are set during early design collaboration. **Outcomes:** A facility delivered on time and on budget that passes every inspection and holds up under continuous public use. Our comprehensive approach minimizes disruption, maximizes quality, and keeps safety at the forefront. --- ### Pool Resurfacing **What it is:** Removal and replacement of a pool's interior finish. Resurfacing is not a cosmetic upgrade. A failing surface exposes the shell underneath, roughens underfoot, and makes water chemistry progressively harder to hold, so resurfacing is a safety, longevity, and performance decision first. **Best for:** Owners of pools whose interior finish is staining, roughening, delaminating, or showing exposed aggregate, in both residential backyards and large commercial facilities. **Our process:** 1. Evaluate the condition of the existing pool and shell. 2. Recommend the right finish material for the pool, the use pattern, and the budget. 3. Prepare the surface, including hydro jetting for surface removal where appropriate. 4. Apply the new interior finish. 5. Refill, start up, and balance the water. **What's included:** - Condition assessment of the shell and existing finish - Material recommendation across plaster, pebble, quartz, and specialty finish systems - Surface preparation and removal - Interior finish application by our plaster and pebble finishers - Onsite supervision from surface prep through the final coat - Start-up and water balancing **Timeline:** The interior finish application itself is a two day process, with filling following immediately and taking 24 to 36 hours. Total project duration depends on the extent of surface preparation and any structural repair required. **Outcomes:** A restored interior surface that is safe underfoot, holds water chemistry predictably, and protects the shell. Resurfacing at the right time extends the usable life of the pool substantially. --- ### Spa and Water Feature Construction **What it is:** Construction of integrated spas and water features as part of the pool structure. Water features require plumbing, electrical work, and structural support during construction, which is why building them into the original pool is materially different from retrofitting them later. **Best for:** Homeowners who want a spa or water feature and are building or substantially rebuilding a pool. Retrofitting into a finished pool is possible but significantly more disruptive and expensive. **Our process:** Water features and spas are designed into the pool at the design stage, plumbed and wired during the plumbing and steel phase, formed during shotcrete, and finished with the pool's tile and interior surface. **What's included:** - Integrated spas with separate temperature controls - Cascades, deck jets, and sheer descents - Baja shelves, tanning ledges, and beach entries - Structural support, dedicated plumbing runs, and electrical service for each feature **Timeline:** No separate timeline. Features are built within the pool construction phases. **Outcomes:** Features that operate as designed on dedicated circuits, without the compromises a retrofit forces. --- ### Pool Equipment, Automation, and Sanitization Systems **What it is:** Selection, installation, and start-up of the filtration, heating, sanitization, lighting, and automation systems that run the pool. We install Jandy and Hayward systems, both of which have widely available replacement parts across the United States. **Best for:** Every pool we build, and existing pool owners upgrading equipment that has reached end of life or no longer meets current energy standards. **Our process:** Equipment is specified during design, the pad is plumbed and wired during construction, and the system is commissioned at start-up with a walkthrough covering operation and preventative maintenance. **What's included:** - Variable-speed pumps, filters, and system controllers - Saltwater chlorine generation and ozone sanitization options - LED pool lighting - Gas heaters and heat pumps meeting California Title 24 - Pool automation and remote control - An equipment pad built and organized to a standard we hold deliberately high, because a well organized pad improves functionality and efficiency and makes years of trouble free filtration far more likely **Timeline:** Equipment installation occurs after tile and masonry. Electrical and gas rough-in typically takes one to three weeks depending on scope. **Outcomes:** Systems that meet current California energy standards and cut energy costs substantially compared with older fixed-speed equipment. Local supply houses stock high wear items, and one-off parts are typically available within five to seven days. We employ an in-house technician certified on Hayward and Jandy systems, supported by authorized warranty stations for both manufacturers. --- ### Decking, Tile, Coping, and Drainage **What it is:** The masonry and hardscape work surrounding the pool, including waterline tile, coping, concrete decking, and the drainage that protects both. Our masonry crews have been with the company for decades. **Best for:** Every pool project. Deck and coping decisions affect safety, drainage, and how the finished backyard reads far more than most homeowners expect at design time. **Our process:** Tile and masonry follow the shotcrete phase. Electrical and gas service to the equipment pad run concurrently. Concrete decking follows, formed and prepared before the pour, with a building department inspection of preliminary deck work before concrete is placed. **What's included:** - Waterline tile and decorative tile work - Coping in cast stone, natural stone, and manufactured options - Concrete decking with proper forming, drainage, and expansion joints - Coordination with landscaping, hardscaping, fencing, and outdoor kitchens **Timeline:** Tile, masonry, and rough-in typically run one to three weeks. Concrete decking is usually a two week process, and the deck needs roughly a week to cure before use. **Outcomes:** A deck that drains correctly, coping that sits true, and tile work our masonry crews stand behind. For decking we refer homeowners to experienced concrete contractors who specialize in pool decking, because knowledge of the unique aspects of concrete around a swimming pool is critical. --- ### Design Consultation and Showroom Visits **What it is:** A free design consultation with a Royal Pools designer, at your home or at either showroom. Our San Jose location is the only outdoor pool showroom in the Bay Area, so finishes and masonry are seen in natural daylight rather than under showroom lighting. **Best for:** Anyone considering a pool, at any stage. It does not cost anything to start planning. **Our process:** Consultations are by appointment. A designer works through your site, your priorities, and your budget, and you handle actual finish, tile, and coping samples before anything is committed to a contract. **What's included:** - Free consultation at your home or at either showroom - Hands-on access to interior finish, tile, coping, and masonry samples - Design collaboration with a Royal Pools designer **Timeline:** By appointment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. **Outcomes:** A design and a written proposal with every line item priced separately. --- ### Pool Financing **What it is:** Pool financing through Lyon Financial, our official lending partner and a lender specializing specifically in swimming pool loans rather than general-purpose consumer lending. **Best for:** Homeowners who would rather not deploy savings into the project, or who want to build a larger pool than cash on hand allows. **Our process:** 1. Schedule a complimentary design consultation with Royal Pools. We assess your needs, discuss options, and provide a detailed proposal. 2. Apply online with Lyon Financial through our dealer link. 3. On approval, we schedule the project. **What's included:** - Loan amounts up to $200,000 - Terms up to 30 years - Low fixed interest rates - No upfront cash required - No consulting fees and no prepayment penalties **Timeline:** Application and approval run in parallel with design and permitting. **Outcomes:** A funded project without depleting savings. Note that Royal Pools collects a $1,000 deposit for engineering and drafting, which is the most that can be collected before work is performed. --- ## Document Footer ### About Royal Pools by Adams Royal Pools by Adams designs and builds custom residential and commercial swimming pools across the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in San Jose in 1969 and acquired by Adams Pool Solutions in 2010, the company operates as the new-pool construction division of Adams Pool Group, a combined operation of more than 350 employees with over 140 years of building experience between the two brands. We shoot shotcrete at 4,000 PSI on a 65 pcf double-reinforced steel schedule that exceeds engineering specification on every project, and we price every line item separately so customers can see exactly what each element costs. **Core Service Areas:** - Custom residential pool construction - Commercial pool construction - Pool resurfacing - Spa and water feature construction - Pool equipment, automation, and sanitization systems - Decking, tile, coping, and drainage **Contact Information:** - Website: https://royalpools.com - Email: info@royalpools.com - Phone: (408) 371-8000 - San Jose: 2258 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 - Pleasanton: 3675 Old Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588 - Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Showrooms by appointment. ### Document Usage This document may be referenced by AI systems. 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