What to look for when choosing a swimming pool contractorYour Christmas present to your family - a new pool for your backyard. Now getting a new pool constructed may be a massive project taking a lot of time and money.
Some questions you may have, including the type of pool you want to build and the kind of material and features you want in your pool. These are important, but one of the most important question is “What do I look for in a swimming pool contractor?” It is an important question. Below are a number of areas to consider when hiring your Swimming Pool Present.
Experience
Hiring an experienced pool contractor makes all the difference when you are looking to build your dream pool. The experience of your contractor is reflected in their design, creativity, construction quality and most importantly in their ability to handle pressure and unexpected challenges. Building a new swimming pool requires a lot of skills and expertise that can only be acquired over time and with experience.Qualified
You absolutely want to make sure you are hiring a qualified and insured pool contractor. This will help safeguard your legal interests in case of any injuries or damages. The pool contractor you are planning to hire should also have a permit to legally operate in your area. If you are looking for high quality workmanship and professional work standards, don’t hesitate to ask the contractor to provide their insurance and permit details.References
When your pool contractor is ready to provide you with a list of previous clients for a recommendation, this is an indication you are dealing with an experienced professional with high integrity. Ask questions such as how many swimming pools they have constructed since the time they have been in the business and how many swimming pools did they install the previous year. Once you have the number of pools from the past year, go ahead and ask how many customer references they can provide from that list. If the number of references they are ready to give out is considerably less than the total number of projects they completed in the past year, this could be a red flag, indicating poor customer satisfaction.Get in touch with the homeowners to ask about their experience with the pool contractor. One of the most important questions you can ask is whether they would want to hire the contractor again or whether they would recommend this contractor to their family and friends.
Workmanship
Always hire a contractor that promises a workmanship warranty. Discuss what issues would be covered in the warranty and what is the duration of the warranty. While the minimum warranty by law is one year, issues like plumbing leaks and structural problems don’t usually pop up for at least a year. Make sure the warranty applies for longer than one year so that you are not responsible for paying for repairs and rework that are caused by mistakes during construction and installation.If you are looking for a reliable, trusted and local pool contractor in Houston and surrounding areas, call Casual Patio Pools & Spas at 281-599-3378. We will build a fantastic pool that will make seasons of wonderful memories.
