How To Choose A Pool Builder

Choosing a pool builder is a big problem. In the long run, you will spend tens of thousands of dollars on construction and maintenance. In addition, your yard or the interior of your home will be torn for 3 to 6 weeks. You must make sure that the person you are hiring is really competent and has your interests at heart.

So, how do you choose a pool builder?

Where To Find Manufacturers To Interview

You should talk to at least 5 pool builders before making your choice. You can find pool builders in the yellow pages and on the internet. Just Google pool builder plus your city.

If you have friends who have built pools, you can also ask them for references.

Do they do maintenance?

In general, you only need to work with builders who are also repairing pools. If you work with a builder who does not do maintenance, he is more likely to do poor work. If they are also making repairs, they will probably think of you as a long-term customer rather than a one-time customer.

Check Their Work History

How many pools did this contractor build? How many years have they been building pools? What experience do they have of the type of pool you want to build?

Ask for references. Call some of their old customers to find out if they are satisfied with the pools they have received. Also be sure to ask if any unexpected problems have occurred.

Money

Naturally, you will want to get your money's worth. Try to get at least three strong quotes before choosing the contractor.

Do not settle for the lowest price. Sometimes a high-quality contractor is worth paying a bit more.

Do not forget to look at the payment terms in addition to the price itself. How much does it pay in advance? Do you pay immediately at the end of the pool or can you pay over time?

Associations, memberships and BBB

Check to see which pool associations they belong to.

Do they have a Certified Service Professional (CSP) certification? What about a certification from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP)? Ask them about their education. Where did they learn to build pools?

Ask a lot of questions. Do not feel rushed to make your decision and make no choice until you meet a contractor with whom you feel completely safe. At the end of the day, you have to weigh all the factors and make a decision based on the contractor you trust most.