Credentials Are King! (Pt.1)
by: Ric Reineke, President
The Pool Guyz
1. How do I choose a pool builder?
Credentials are king. When installing a pool, ask the Builder to show you what he has done not tell you what he can do. Ask for at least three references and call them. If he is a good Builder he should have a minimum of these 4 things.
1) A professional place of work. An Office which displays his work.
2) A valid state contractors license and local business license.
3) A valid APSP card. This is his credentials as a pool & spa professional.
4) A good standing with the BBB. Make sure you check this.
2. How do I choose a pool that will fit my needs?
A good Pool Builder will explain in detail why you should buy a particular type and size of pool after reviewing your family size and yard size and surroundings. There are also lifestyle influences and budgets to consider. The professional has seen all of these circumstances before and will know how to deal with them.
3. What can I expect the installation process to involve?
The first thing to remember is this is a major construction project. The yard in which you know it now will be transpired into a beautiful in ground pool. For us the install goes as follows. The first day we layout and dig the hole. The dirt is removed from the property if needed and the sand is placed in the hole. The second day the crane and pool arrive and we set the pool in place. The water will begin to fill the pool as soon as it is set and the backfill process begins. Normally by the end of day three the pool is completely installed and ready for the deck to be formed. Over the next week the electrical is completed and the deck is poured. Then the pool is cleaned and balanced and we do a final indoctrination with the new owner.
4. What pool options will enhance my pool and backyard?
Pool options will change with the buyer. I like water features of almost any kind. We do a lot of rock waterfalls with our pools. When you look at a pool in a backyard without any special features like waterfalls or fire pits, deck jets, palm trees, etc. it appears to look plain and normal. I like every customer to add something to there pool or direct surroundings to make it “pop” out at you when you look at it.
The Pool Guyz
1. How do I choose a pool builder?
Credentials are king. When installing a pool, ask the Builder to show you what he has done not tell you what he can do. Ask for at least three references and call them. If he is a good Builder he should have a minimum of these 4 things.
1) A professional place of work. An Office which displays his work.
2) A valid state contractors license and local business license.
3) A valid APSP card. This is his credentials as a pool & spa professional.
4) A good standing with the BBB. Make sure you check this.
2. How do I choose a pool that will fit my needs?
A good Pool Builder will explain in detail why you should buy a particular type and size of pool after reviewing your family size and yard size and surroundings. There are also lifestyle influences and budgets to consider. The professional has seen all of these circumstances before and will know how to deal with them.
3. What can I expect the installation process to involve?
The first thing to remember is this is a major construction project. The yard in which you know it now will be transpired into a beautiful in ground pool. For us the install goes as follows. The first day we layout and dig the hole. The dirt is removed from the property if needed and the sand is placed in the hole. The second day the crane and pool arrive and we set the pool in place. The water will begin to fill the pool as soon as it is set and the backfill process begins. Normally by the end of day three the pool is completely installed and ready for the deck to be formed. Over the next week the electrical is completed and the deck is poured. Then the pool is cleaned and balanced and we do a final indoctrination with the new owner.
4. What pool options will enhance my pool and backyard?
Pool options will change with the buyer. I like water features of almost any kind. We do a lot of rock waterfalls with our pools. When you look at a pool in a backyard without any special features like waterfalls or fire pits, deck jets, palm trees, etc. it appears to look plain and normal. I like every customer to add something to there pool or direct surroundings to make it “pop” out at you when you look at it.
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