Start Planning Now If You Want To Enjoy Your Pool In Summer 2026
- islandwaythomas
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
January marks a fresh start, and for many homeowners this ignites a spark for improving their home, especially their outdoor living spaces. While it is easy to push a pool off until the summer heat hits, the smartest pool builders will inform you that the best time to start building a swimming pool is actually in the winter or the early months of the new year. If your goal is to be swimming, entertaining, and relaxing by the time summer weather arrives, here are some insights to help guarantee that happens.
The Ideal Time To Start A Pool Project Is In The Summer...
is a common pool building misconception that many homeowners believe. In reality, that’s when you want to be using your pool, not watching it be built. Pool construction is a multi-phase process that includes:
Designing & Engineering Pool Plans
Permitting
Excavation & Construction
Decking, Finishing Touches, & Final Inspections
To ensure you are swimming during the hottest months, it is smart to start your pool project in winter or the early months of the year (January-March). This gives each step the time it needs to be completed properly and guarantees your outdoor living space is complete when you want it most.
Better Weather = More Predictable Build Schedules
Florida's rainy weather has a major impact on pool construction timelines. June 1st marks the start of hurricane season, which means our build teams have to work around daily afternoon storms and hurricane season uncertainties. While most swimming pool projects are complete in only 3-4 months after your contract is signed, the unpredictability during hurricane season can add 15-45 days to your pool project, depending on how rough the weather gets.
To avoid the unnecessary stress hurricane season presents to your pool project, it would be smartest to start building sometime between November-March. Drier conditions create the ideal pool building environment, resulting in: a cleaner excavation, more precise material installation, and a more efficient build from start to finish. The predictability of the weather during these months helps keep projects moving forward and reduces unexpected downtime.
Get Ahead of Peak Demand
Working with an experienced design-build pool contractor guarantees clear project expectations at any time during the year, but early planning will always provide an advantage. As temperatures rise, so does the demand for swimming pools. The heightened pool demand, paired with the unpredictable weather, gets you: longer build schedules and shifting timelines for swimming pool projects started during the summer months.
Starting your pool project in the early part of the year will help avoid the weather challenges and the seasonal rush. This results in faster project launches, more predictable timelines, and smoother coordination from start to finish. Instead of watching construction during peak swimming season, you’ll be fully enjoying your backyard investment by hosting parties, cooling off during peak temperatures, or simply relaxing in your sunshelf or spa. There’s nothing worse than living through another Florida summer while your dream pool is still “almost done.”
Build Early, Enjoy Longer.
While Island Way Pools designs and builds custom swimming pools year-round, starting in the early months of the year is one of the best ways to maximize your investment. You’ll benefit from better construction conditions, more predictable timelines, and a pool that’s ready when summer starts, not ending.
If you’re done imagining your dream backyard and ready to make it a reality, now is the time to start planning if you want to be swimming when the summer heat hits. Begin your free 3D design & consultation with Island Way Pools today and take the first step toward a summer spent poolside in 2026.
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