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Our Blog | Advice on In Ground Swimming Pool Construction and Maintenance

Somethings To Look and Watch For When Hiring a Pool Builder:

Posted by Larry Rogers on Fri, Mar 16, 2012

So your thinking about building an inground pool.  You may want to ask your prospective pool builder the following questions:
  • How long have you been building pools under this company name
  • Which type of pools do you build and how long have you been building them.
  • Are you an Arkansas Corporation, if so, when was your date of incorporation. (This is public record)
  • Where is your place of business.  Go there and look around
  • Do you have a financial reference, i.e, bank letter in good standing
  • Are you a member of the APSP (Association of Pool & Spa Professionals)
  • Do you build to their (APSP) Standards & Guildlines for Pool Contractors
Just to name a few.
 
Often you will find "pool" builders who perform other disciplines such as, concrete finishing, landscaping, carpentry, and even home building to name a few.  These contractors are what's referred to as "jack of all trades", master of none.  Beware of "pool" contractors who participate in multiple facets of operation.  Becoming a professional pool contractor takes experience and dedication, industry training, specialization in design and company structure set up as a bona fide pool company with a place of business.  This information is easy for one to validate.  With companies coming and going in and out of business these days, you do not want to be left holding the bag as they say.

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IN GROUND POOL PLAN / DESIGN ELEMENTS

Posted by Larry Rogers on Fri, Oct 7, 2011


With so many decisions to make when buying a pool—including choices about design, materials, features, equipment, location in your yard, decking, and other additions such as fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, or landscaping—there may be times when you want to change your mind about an earlier selection.

Before any dirt is turned in your backyard, your pool designer will develop a construction plan and give you a copy to review.  Typically, a plan will outline elements such as, but not limited to:

Elements of the planning process:

>  Backyard measurements

>  Pool position in the yard

>  Footprint of the house

>  Property lines, fences, and other barriers (e.g., overhead power lines)

>  Underground utility lines (e.g., electric, phone)

>  Pool dimensions (e.g., width, length, perimeter)

>  Pool depths

>  Pool capacity (number of gallons)

>  Access points into the yard

>  Pool equipment location

>  Pool plumbing (e.g., drains, return lines, skimmer(s))

>  Location of gas meter and/or electric meter for home

>  Pool structure (e.g., steps, benches, raised bond beam)

>  Coping type for the perimeter (e.g., brick, flagstone, safety-grip)

>  Tile type for the waterline

>  Deck for the pool (e.g., type, color, footage)

>  Equipment options (e.g., filter, pump, heater, remote control, sanitizer)

>  Pool cleaner type and line location

>  Any accessories, such as a slide, diving board, or water features

>  Pool lighting and locations

>  Type and color of interior finish

>  Spa—shape and configuration

>  Spa options (e.g., light, blower, remote control, number of jets)

>  Areas to be landscaped

>  Areas for other backyard amenities (e.g., fire pit, island barbeque)


POOL PLAN

Ideally, any changes that you may want are best made now.  This is the best time to be sure the plan shows exactly what you want!  If something gives you hesitation, ask your designer about it. 

If you are thinking about a backyard project, a Parrot Bay Pool designer will visit with you to outline all of the above processes, provide you a detailed plan, cost analysis breakdown, and a 3D rendering of your project before you ever dig any dirt.  These processes take time, so plan early and allow for several weeks, if not months, before you want to begin your project.

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