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As the weather gets warmer, Houstonians are getting out their bathing suits again. An increasing number of people also want to swim in the privacy of their own backyards. If your backyard is in need of a swimming pool for the upcoming summer months, you’ll need to find a trustworthy Houston pool designer.
Choosing a pool builder is nearly as important as choosing a construction company for a brand new house. Every decision you make during the process will impact you and anyone you may sell your home to years down the road. Consider these critical factors when choosing your pool contractor.
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Make Sure Your Ideas are Realistic
Unfortunately, not all of us can raise dolphins in the backyard swimming pool. When meeting with a contractor, bring your own ideas and preferences to the table, but also look over what the company is capable of building. They will probably have their own advice and design suggestions as well. This will save you from spending money on a massively bloated project and let you design a realistically ideal pool.
Find Positive References and Past Work
Every successful pool contractor will have past clients and work to show. Read their online reviews, find pictures of their projects, and ask questions about their relationship with clients.
Pro Tip: When looking for a pool builder to trust in Houston, ask any friends or neighbors with their own backyard pool which contractor they used, since you are very likely to get an honest answer.
Keep Records of Everything
Whenever your pool contractor makes an offer or discusses cost and labor with you, write it down or keep records in some fashion. This will guarantee that your contractor will stand behind his promises. Furthermore, a detailed record of every conversation will help you comparison shop to find the best possible price for your custom swimming pool project.
Ask About Insurance and Warranties
Accidents will happen. Can your chosen pool builder cover incidents during the construction process? What if a manufacturer defect or poorly installed equipment cause problems for you later? Make sure your contractor offers a reasonably priced warranty or knows a good place to direct you for insurance.
Don’t Make a Decision Too Quickly
Until you sign a contract, you’re under no obligation to choose any particular company. Trust your instincts. After all, your choice of pool builder and the quality of their work will affect your custom backyard pool for years to come. Weigh all the factors carefully and make your decision wisely.
Look Forward to Your New Pool!
Contractor negotiations are the hardest part of any pool construction project. The good news is, once everything is finalized, all you have to do is wait! The construction company will build the custom designed pool of your dreams while you send out invitations to the next pool party. Get ready to make the neighbors jealous!
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