Built in 45 Days. Backed by a Real Commitment.
For qualifying pool projects, the standard guarantee clock starts on excavation day. If construction is not completed by the applicable deadline because of a delay within FNC’s control, we will pay you $200 for each eligible day beyond that deadline, up to $3,000.
30–45 Days
Standard construction window from excavation for pool or pool/spa projects.
Day 1
The guarantee clock begins when excavation starts.
$200 Per Day
For each eligible day beyond Day 45, up to $3,000.
How the 45-Day Guarantee Works
Design, engineering, required approvals, utility marking, material selections, and scheduling are completed before excavation. Once the dig begins, the applicable guaranteed construction timeline starts.
1. Plan & Prepare
Design, engineering, required approvals, utility marking, material selections, and scheduling are completed.
2. Excavation Starts the Clock
Excavation marks Day 1 of the guaranteed construction window.
3. Complete by the Guaranteed Deadline
FNC reaches the completion milestone defined in your agreement within the applicable guaranteed timeline.
Built for Momentum. Never at the Expense of Craftsmanship.
Our 30–45-day construction window comes from disciplined planning—not rushed work. Before excavation, we coordinate the materials, crews, and critical decisions needed to keep every phase moving efficiently while protecting the craftsmanship your pool deserves.
- Detailed planning before excavation
- Coordinated crews and dependable trade partners
- Quality checks throughout every major phase
What “Completion” Means
Completion is reached when the contracted pool decking and interior finish are complete, the pool is filled, the circulation equipment is operating, and the pool is ready for safe, normal use. Minor punch-list items, touch-up, or warranty items that do not prevent safe, normal use will still be completed under the agreement or applicable warranty, but they do not postpone the completion milestone for purposes of this timeline guarantee.
Your 30–45-Day Construction Journey
Each qualifying project moves through a carefully coordinated sequence. While exact timing may vary by design and site conditions, every phase is planned before excavation to keep progress predictable and craftsmanship consistent.
1. Excavation
The approved layout is marked, and the pool is excavated to its planned dimensions and elevations.
2. Steel & Rough Plumbing
Steel reinforcement and underground plumbing lines are installed and prepared for required inspections.
3. Gunite & Curing
Gunite creates the structural shell, followed by the required curing period.
4. Tile, Coping, Plumbing & Equipment
Tile and coping are installed while plumbing is completed and circulation equipment is connected, in accordance with the approved selections.
5. Pool Decking
The contracted pool deck is prepared and completed before the interior finish.
6. Interior Finish & Startup
The finish is applied, the pool is filled, circulation begins, and the pool is prepared for normal use.
When the Guarantee Clock Pauses
The applicable guarantee timeline pauses only when documented circumstances outside FNC’s reasonable control prevent meaningful progress. It resumes as soon as the condition is resolved and work can reasonably continue.
THE CLOCK MAY PAUSE FOR:
- Excessive rain, saturated ground, or unsafe weather
- Acts of God, declared emergencies, or natural disasters
- Inspection, utility, or governmental delays
- Customer-requested change orders
- Late payments or financing delays
- Delayed selections, approvals, or site access
- Material shortages beyond FNC’s reasonable control
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Unmarked or incorrectly located power, gas, water, sewer, or drainage lines requiring relocation
- Other unforeseen underground or site conditions
Ordinary scheduling, trade coordination, and project management remain FNC’s responsibility.
The Right Timeline for Your Project
The standard 45-day guarantee is designed for pool and pool/spa construction. When a project includes additional outdoor-living structures, the timeline is adjusted in writing before construction so you know the applicable completion deadline from the start.
45 Days
Standard pool or pool/spa construction.
60 Days
Pool plus additional outdoor-living structures.
Projects that include an outdoor kitchen, cabana, pergola, pool house, bathroom, or other major outdoor-living improvement receive a 15-calendar-day extension to the standard 45-day deadline, unless a different completion period is clearly stated in the proposal and signed agreement. The project-specific written timeline controls, and guarantee compensation begins only after the applicable completion deadline.
45-Day Guarantee FAQs
When does the guarantee clock begin?
Day 1 begins on excavation day, after design, engineering, required approvals, utility marking, material selections, and scheduling are complete. Preconstruction and permitting time are not part of the guaranteed construction window.
What counts as completion?
Completion is reached when the contracted pool decking and interior finish are complete, the pool is filled, the circulation equipment is operating, and the pool is ready for safe, normal use. Minor punch-list items, touch-up, or warranty items that do not prevent safe, normal use will still be completed under the agreement or applicable warranty, but they do not postpone the completion milestone for purposes of this timeline guarantee.
What happens if FNC misses the applicable guaranteed deadline?
If a delay within FNC’s control causes completion to extend beyond the applicable guaranteed deadline, you will receive $200 for each eligible day, up to $3,000. The compensation will be credited against the final invoice. If it exceeds the remaining balance, FNC will pay the difference within 10 business days after the pool reaches completion.
What types of delays pause the guarantee clock?
The clock pauses only for documented conditions outside FNC’s reasonable control that prevent meaningful progress. Examples include excessive rain or unsafe site conditions, natural disasters, governmental or utility delays, material shortages, unmarked utility lines requiring relocation, and unforeseen underground conditions. The clock resumes when the condition is resolved and work can reasonably continue. Ordinary scheduling and trade coordination remain FNC’s responsibility.
How do outdoor-living structures affect the timeline?
Projects that include an outdoor kitchen, cabana, pergola, pool house, bathroom, or similar outdoor-living improvement receive a 15-calendar-day extension to the standard 45-day deadline. The resulting deadline is normally 60 days unless a different construction period is clearly stated in the proposal and signed agreement.
Can change orders, late payments, or customer delays affect the deadline?
Yes. Customer-requested change orders, late payments, financing delays, delayed selections or approvals, and restricted site access may pause or extend the timeline. Any additional time will be documented, and the project-specific written timeline will control.