Top 10 Questions To Ask A Builder Before Buying A Swimming Pool
By David Wood, Fri Dec 9th

1. How long have you been in business? Pool companies that havebeen around a long time usually have a good reputation. Usually,but there are exceptions. Always ask for references. And if theyhave any pools under construction in the area, ask if you canvisit the site and talk to the homeowner about their experienceso far. Also make sure they are not involved with any pendinglegal disputes.

2. Have you been in business under any other names? If theyhave, that could be a red flag that they changed their namebecause of bad reputation or BBB marks. Be cautious of thisbuilder.

3. Are you a licensed and bonded contractor? Some states do notrequire licensing, but you will definitely want to find alicensed contractor. Most bad experiences with less-than-ethicalpool builders are from homeowners that hire an unlicensed one tosave a little money.

4. How much and what types of insurance do you have in place?You will want to make sure that any damage that occurs duringinstallation – to property or people – is covered.

5. Are your warranties spelled out in writing? If they aren’t,beware. If they are, get a copy of it and familiarize yourselfwith the exclusions and coverage. One of the things tospecifically check for is “Acts of God” coverage that coversthings out of your control, such as storm damage.

6. Do you provide service after completion? This is importantbecause there will be times you have questions regardingmaintenance, and times you will need your pool serviced. Youneed a good local contact that can help you. The pool companyyou choose should stand by their service and their service team.

7. Will I be instructed on the operation of my pool? Any answerother than yes is not acceptable. Choose a different poolbuilder.

8. Will your crews clean up their messes? Oh yes, installing apool is quite messy. Make sure the builder knows that you do notwant to be the one to clean it up. This includes removing tiretracks from the access point.

9. Who is responsible for any damage to the house or theneighbor’s property? Also, who will repair any irrigation orsprinkler

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pipes broken during construction? Get this worked outbefore you move forward with any plans. Better yet, get it inwriting.

10. Who applies for and obtains the permits? Get this worked outearly. Permits can take a while.

These are only a few of the questions homeowners should haveanswered by potential pool builders. For more information onchoosing, installing and maintaining a pool, visitPoolSpaForum.com

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