You've made your decision... you've signed the contract... what happens next? Your new pool begins with The Pool People's drafting staff; who prepares a set of construction drawings for your pool. At the same time, we'll complete the various construction permit applications required for the job. This process typically takes two to three weeks. Having the permits issued by your municipal building department can take anywhere from three to eight weeks. Once we've received the approved permits, construction of your new pool can begin. In most cases, building a standard in-ground gunite pool takes eight to ten weeks.