From Blueprint to Reality with Excellence
We build concrete pools and screen enclosures engineered for Florida’s specific soil conditions and wind loads. We integrate the shell, deck, and cage into a unified structural system.
Building a pool in Southwest Florida is a geotechnical challenge. Without proper engineering, the vessel and the enclosure are vulnerable to specific failure modes.
Hydrostatic Uplift (“Pool Popping”): The high water table creates upward pressure on the empty shell. If the pool is drained without opening a hydrostatic relief valve, it can float out of the ground like a boat, cracking the shell.
Deck Settlement: Florida’s sandy soil requires specific compaction. Using “dirt” backfill instead of self-compacting gravel leads to the deck settling and separating from the coping.
Wind Damage: Screen enclosures (cages) act as giant sails. Under-engineered cages fail at the connection points during hurricanes, often taking part of the roof or deck with them.
| Feature | Standard Builder | Take Off Construction |
|---|---|---|
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Backfill Material
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Dirt / Excavated Sand |
Crushed Stone / Gravel |
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Hydrostatic Relief
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Often Missing |
Standard on Every Pool |
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Cage Fasteners |
Zinc / Ceramic Coated |
Marine-Grade Stainless Steel |
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Wind Bracing |
Minimal |
K-Bracing & Super-Gutter |
A Proven Process
Our step-by-step process is designed to remove the guesswork, reduce stress, and maximize returns — giving you peace of mind at every stage.
We dig the pool to the engineered shape and install steel rebar to form the structural cage of the shell.
We pneumatically apply concrete (shotcrete) to create a watertight, monolithic shell that exceeds 4,000 PSI strength.
We install high-efficiency pumps, filters, and lighting, pressure-testing all lines before the deck is poured.
We install the pool deck over a properly compacted gravel base to prevent shifting.
We apply a durable pebble or quartz interior finish that is smoother and longer-lasting than traditional marcite.
We install the custom aluminum cage, anchored directly to the structural slab.
We install these safety valves in every pool to prevent shell floating during maintenance.
We use crushed stone backfill that drains water efficiently and does not settle, preventing "hollow deck" syndrome.
Our screen enclosures are engineered to meet the latest Florida Building Code wind speeds (up to 170 mph in coastal zones).
We use marine-grade stainless steel screws for all cage connections to prevent rust and failure during storms.
Take Off Construction Management services all towns and communities in Collier County, Lee County, Charlotte County in Southwest Florida, including, but not limited to the following:
Timelines vary, but a typical project takes 12-16 weeks from excavation to filling, depending on permitting and weather.
A super gutter is a structural aluminum gutter that supports the weight of the screen enclosure and handles the heavy water runoff from the house roof, keeping it off your pool deck.
Yes. We can design and install a new hurricane-rated screen enclosure for an existing pool deck, provided the footings are adequate.
From the rebar in the shell to the anchors in the deck, we manage the details.
