Pool & Spa Wellness · Garden & Landscape Care

Planning Ahead: What to Expect From Start to Finish

What really happens between your first call and the final reveal.

4 min read · Pool & Home Wellness · Garden & Landscape Care

Orgee Pools & Landscaping - Servicing Worcestershire & Herefordshire

We get asked this a lot: "How long will it take?" And honestly, it's one of the hardest questions to answer, because it depends so much on the size and scope of what you have in mind. So we thought we'd pull back the curtain a bit and talk you through what actually happens between that first phone call and the final reveal.

From enquiry to finished project

It starts with an initial enquiry, followed by Sam coming out to see the space and put together a quote. From there, depending on the size of the project, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to as long as six months to go from that first conversation to the work being fully complete.

Smaller projects, a bit of planting here, a new border there, will naturally move much faster. But a complete garden overhaul is a different story. It's not unusual for Sam to be on site for a full three months on a larger transformation.

Why the bigger projects take longer

If you're picturing something more ambitious, retaining walls, full landscaping, a swimming pool, there's a lot going on behind the scenes before anyone picks up a spade. Depending on the type of planning involved, surveys may need to be carried out and applications submitted, and all of that takes time to come back. Add the British weather into the mix, which has a habit of setting its own schedule, and you can see how a project like this is a genuinely intricate process to pull together.

It's not something most people think about until they're in the middle of it, which is exactly why we wanted to share it here.

Why timing is everything

If you're dreaming of a swimming pool ready for June, the planning conversations need to start back in December. And if a new patio or pool for next spring is on your mind, now is the time to get in touch, not next April.

October and November are genuinely the ideal months for us to get swimming pool projects booked in and underway ahead of spring, so if that's something you've been considering, this is your sign to start the conversation early.

Get in touch with the team and let's talk through what you have in mind and when you'd like it finished. We'll help you work backwards from there.

A few quick questions we get asked

Can the process be sped up?

Sometimes, depending on the project. But rushing surveys or planning applications tends to cause delays further down the line, so we'd rather get it right the first time.

What's the latest I should get in touch for a pool ready by summer?

December at the very latest for a June finish, though earlier gives you more flexibility on design and scheduling.

Does the timeline include the quote stage?

Yes, it all starts from that first conversation with Sam, right through to the final finish.

Got more questions? Head to our FAQ page.

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