what to look for in a good pool company

teresaq

teresaq

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looking for any advise on choosing a good - reliable pool instillation company.
We are putting in a pool, spa, and cage. I know to check with BBB, but is there anything else we should look at.
T
 
scotts

scotts

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We have not had a pool put in, but we did have ours redone recently. You should get names of people they have previously installed pool for, and go look at the pools. Are you going to do a color or just the standard shade? We went with a black bottom pool. Also who is going to do the start up? When they fill the pool the water cures the cement and it needs to have special things done to it for it to cure properly. I could not stand who did our start up. They were using a pool guy, well he was on vacation that week so the pool guy used someone else to cover for him.
As with any contractor you need to look that they have the insurance and the financial soundness that they are going to finish the job.
You should be able to get a good deal with they way things are, get 3 bids and let them pull the permits.
Scott
 
scottallert

scottallert

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look at southern pool plasters there here in florida. They are the best round.
i am in the pool buisness btw
 
kjr_trig

kjr_trig

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Good thing to know about pool companies is they really just do the design in most cases and sub-contract out all the work. Guarantee is very important and varies from company to company. I would ask anyone you know that have had them installed in your area as to how the customer service is. We got estimates and designs from 3 different companies and went with what we liked best and with the company that we found had the best reputation for customer service. We used California Pool and Spa, but I think only on the West Coast.
 
tangman99

tangman99

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The company that built my pool is one of the best in North Florida. They only build about 40 pools a year and the guys that work for him have been with him for a long time. I've had my pool for 5 years with no problems. If I have a question, I call up the owner and he always calls me back with an answer. Had him out a few weeks ago to do some landscape sloping.
I don't think he builds where you are but PM me if interested and I'll give you his name and number. He knows everyone in the state and I'm sure he could give you a good company in your area.
 
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