Things to Ask Before You Buy a Pool

Making the decision to buy a pool is very exciting. If you’re like most people, then you probably can’t wait to get it built or installed and to start swimming. However, as eager as you may be, don’t act too quickly. There are certain things you should always ask your pool builder or installer before you enter into any binding agreements.   

Timing is Everything

One of the first things you’ll want to ask is how often the company finishes installations on time. Go ahead and ask for a percentage.

The reason this is important is because you want to get a feel for whether or not it’s likely that your pool will be finished at the projected time.

If the “finished by” date doesn’t matter all that much to you, then it’s no big deal. If you’re really counting on having your pool done by a certain time, however, you’ll probably want to go with a company that has a good track record of getting pools done on time or before.

References Matter

You should also ask to see references from people who have used your pool builder or installer in the past.

Good pool professionals are usually more than happy to give you glowing, verifiable references from people who have loved their services. If your pool professional doesn’t offer references up easily, take this as a major red flag.

Also, remember that you can typically go online and read reviews from people who have experience with your potential pool company.

These are just two of many questions you should ask your pool installer or builder ahead of time. You’ll probably come up with many more as well. Just remember that asking questions and doing your research are keys for getting a great pool that you’ll be fully satisfied with.