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Dee Daniels discusses in-ground pool planning and heating options with Warren Fair from Pride Pools.

Producer Dee Daniels hosts Backyard Family Fun at Pride Pools’ Savannah location with senior project manager and in-ground pool specialist Warren Fair to discuss when and how to start the in-ground pool process. Fair explains the “beat the heat, don’t chase it” approach: planning early helps secure a dig date and maximize swim season, since building involves design, permitting, scheduling, manufacturing, and construction. He notes a common sweet spot is January through March (even early May), with permits and pool manufacturing often running about 45 days, but timelines can extend due to demand, flood-zone reviews, or manufacturing delays. Fair says pools can be built year-round, with fall builds helping yards recover faster, and season-extension options include heaters, heat pumps, solar covers, and retrofits. He recommends getting on the dig list early with refundable deposits until the pool is ordered and bringing yard photos and a plat for planning. FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:27 Pool Season Buzz 01:01 Beat the Heat Planning 02:04 Inground Build Process 03:12 Design It Right 04:48 Best Time to Start 08:10 If You Missed the Window…

People in this episode

Host: Dee Daniels

Guest: Warren Fair

Topics covered

• in-ground pool planning
• pool construction timing
• heating options
• season extension
• yard preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pride Pools

Places: Savannah

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