Figuring out which pool contractor to hire to install your pool is a huge decision that requires sound judgment (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4). After checking their website, reviews, references, and asking about their products, practices, and procedures, you’ll be well on your way to making an informed decision. There are just a couple more points to think about before you get down to making your final choice.
Find Out What Kind of Installation Warranty any Potential Contractor is Willing to Offer You
Believe it or not, many pool contractors only offer a one-year workmanship warranty for the pools they install. Considering that an inground pool is supposed to last for years to come, this brief of a warranty seems like an extremely limited amount of time for a contractor to take responsibility for making repairs to your new pool. You should look for someone who is willing to give you at least a five-year warranty.
Besides finding out the length of warranty offered by a potential pool builder, ask specific questions to learn what exactly the warranty will cover. For example, will it cover any kind of leak? Does it just cover problems that occur in the pool, or does it also cover problems with the surrounding structure and patio area that are related to pool movement? If you contract with a builder who offers a warranty that’s too short or doesn’t cover enough different scenarios, you may end up having to pay for costly repair work out of pocket should anything go wrong in the first few years after installation.
Look for a Contractor with a Reputation for Honesty
More than anything else, it’s crucial to find a pool contractor who is a person of their word. You can try to find out by word of mouth, by reading reviews, and by asking for references whether the builder you’re considering is known to be a person of integrity. Come up with questions to ask that will be a good gauge of their honesty. For example, you could ask them if they include any stock photos on their website. If they do include photographs that are actually not their own work, are they labeled as such? In other words, does the website give the impression that they’ve completed certain projects that were really done by someone else? If so, that could be an indicator of a contractor who isn’t willing to be completely honest with potential customers.
Another good way to find out if the contractor is honest is to see if they’ll own up to ever making any mistakes on jobs in the past. Though it may sound strange to ask a contractor to tell you about times when they wish they had done things differently in the past, it actually makes perfect sense. Since none of us is perfect, we’ve all had to learn, grow, and change throughout the course of our lives. One of the best ways to improve in any skill is through the process of trial and error. An honest pool contractor should be able to tell you some of the things they would do differently if they could go back and do them over again. This willingness also reveals a streak of humility that’s extremely desirable when it comes to hiring a contractor.
Finding a reputable contractor to complete your pool installation project could make a huge difference in the long-term quality of your pool. If you’re in the market for an inground pool, we hope this series of articles can serve as a guide as you navigate the uncharted waters of searching for the pool builder that’s right for you.
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Thanks for these tips on how to find a good pool contractor. I agree that you want to consider the length of the warranty that they offer before you choose them. My husband and I are looking for someone to help maintain our pool, so we’ll have to check their qualifications first.
You made a point that a pool contractor must have confirmation of qualifications to ensure they have a good reputation. My brother-in-law is looking for a pool contractor to repair his swimming pool. I will help him hire the right individual by following your tips.
You make some good points on how to find the best pool contractor for you. I agree that finding the length of the warranty is an important step to take. My husband and I are looking for someone to help build and clean a pool, so we’ll have to check their warranty first.
Since my husband got a raise at work, he wants to install an in ground pool in our yard. When we decide to do it, we’ll have to find some photos on their website to see their past work. Doing so would help me ensure they are honest and pleasant to work with.
Thanks for these tips on how to find the best pool contractor for your job. I agree that you want to ask about their experience and if their photos on their website are their own. My husband has wanted an in ground pool ever since he got a raise at work, so he’ll have to check their experience levels first.
You make a lot of good points on how to find a pool builder. I agree that you want to ask about the warranty and see how long it lasts and what it covers. My husband and I are looking for someone to help resurface our in ground pool, so we’ll have to check their warranty first.
I love that you talked about finding the length of the warranty and how it can help you know what to expect. My husband and I are looking for a pool builder that can help with the construction of our new home and backyard. We will keep these tips in mind as we search for a professional that can help us best.
I like how you said to find out what their warranty covers by asking them specific questions. My husband and I recently moved into a new home a couple of weeks ago that has a very large backyard, and we are wanting to get a pool built for us so that it can take up some of the space. We’ll make sure to keep this information in mind as we search for a pool builder!
I found that it was helpful when you suggested looking for a pool contractor who is reputable to help us. My wife and I have been talking about finding a contractor to help us build a pool in our yard, and it will be important for us to know that we could trust in who we would choose to hire. To be sure that we could, I will check their reputability beforehand.
I think that it is going to be helpful for us to consider the tip that you gave to check the reputation of a pool builder before we would hire them. It sounds like the best way to choose one who will do the best work. My wife and I have been talking about finding a pool builder to help us with our pool project, and it will be important for us to know that they will do a good job. To be sure that they will, I am going to check their reputation.
My wife and I have been dreaming of having a swimming pool built in our backyard. I like that you advised us to hire a swimming pool contractor that offers warranties as it saves us from any complications during the installation phase. When my wife and I speak with prospective contractors, I will keep this tip in mind.
It makes perfect sense to ensure that our pool contractor offers warranty. My mom wants to have a pool built in her backyard. I will remind her to ask about the warranty, especially what it covers specifically to ensure that she is covered.
It’s interesting to know that some pool contractors can provide you with a one-year warranty for their project. My husband is thinking about how to install a pool, and we are looking for advice. I will let him know about your recommendations to choose the right pool contractor to help us.
I find it helpful that you mentioned I should ask what warranty coverage I am entitled to and the length of the warranty when choosing a pool builder. My husband and I want to have a pool constructed on our new vacation beach house for the kids. I’ll take note of this advice because we plan to start scouting for reputable pool builders in the area this weekend. Thanks!