Pool contractor says mistake was honest but fixes would require heavy work

Aug 13, 2026

The contractor testified the pool was built in January 2025, the as-built survey showed about a 1.6–1.7-foot encroachment, and proper remediation would require draining and substantial concrete removal.

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Michael Turberville, general manager for Anthony and Sylvan Pools, told the board his crew followed typical triangulation methods but the as-built survey requested at final inspection revealed the pool's waterline about 1.6–1.7 feet into the side setback. He described construction details, weather impacts and the difficulty of altering a gunite pool once shot.

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