For all handy 'do-it-yourselfers' out there, installing a
pool without a trained factory installer may seem like the perfect challenge to
try and tackle. While you can absolutely
do it yourself, there are several important reasons why you shouldn't.
If installing a pool was an easy task, the amount of
factory-direct fiberglass pools companies would be plentiful. The bottom line is while any fiberglass pool
manufacturer will sell you directly; the probability for multiple mistakes is
high. Also, consider that manufactories
warranties are often contingent on professional installation, so in going at it
yourself, you'll most likely lose the warranties. This fact alone should deter even the most
prolific handyman from attempting on their own.
Under the best conditions, you're bound to save anywhere
from $4000-$10,000. Even professionals
rarely get through a project without having to adjust or adapt for various
reasons. To effectively be the general
contractor responsible for rentals, permits, and the safety of all involved is
a tremendous burden. This role has you
personally on the hook if you hire a sub-contractor to help with any part of
the install and they get hurt. To dig,
avoiding improper excavation requiring additional fill materials is difficult
even for those with years of experience.
Also, attempting to pour cantilever concrete accurately is usually the
recipe for disaster and the last straw before the experts are called in to
correct the errors made.
If you’re determined to manage a project like pool
installation on your own, make sure you do a ton of research and preparation,
so you don't make a 30,000+ mistake.
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