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Essential questions to ask a pool contractor before hiring.

• Ask about the pool contractors’ experience in the pool construction industry.
• Ask if they are licensed within your location.
• Ask if they could show their portfolio of past projects.
• Ask if everything needed to complete the project is stipulates stipulated in the contract.
• Ask if they will also cover permits and other document processing.
• Ask if there are jobs to be subcontracted out.

It may seem that a DIY pool is cheaper, one may be able to save a lot on labor expense. However, if something goes wrong in the construction process, it can start the procedure all over again; it can end up a lot more expensive.

Above-ground pool installation of essential equipment comprising the frame, liner, and filling of the water can finish in a day. Added features such as simple landscape, decking can add another day or two.

In ground pools generally takes 6-8 weeks to install the concrete type mainly. Vinyl and fiberglass pools installation skips a few steps and takes roughly 4-6 weeks to finish. In ground pool kits are available, which are the quickest to install among in ground pool types, built within 4-5 days.

A pool renovation is the refurbishing of the pool. It can include changing tiles of the pool surface, incorporating decorative elements such as waterfalls. Changing the shape of the pool is another renovation process, adding tanning ledges, installing benches, or adding more steps.

Renovation may be for aesthetic or function upgrade purposes.

Basic pool supplies include :

• A good test kit or test strips check your pool’s pH, calcium hardness, total alkalinity, and chlorine levels.
• Chlorine granules or tablets.
• Pool Shock treatment.
• Increaser/decreaser chemicals for alkalinity, calcium, and pH.
• Algaecide.
• Algae Brush
• Multipurpose Surface Cleaner
• Skimmer
• Filter Cleaner

Poured concrete is the material of choice for the pool deck. Not only is it durable, but it is also water-resistant. It is also a swimmer’s preference since it is slip-resistant, allowing safe walking barefoot.

Solar pool covers increase the pool temperature up to 12 degrees. The mechanism involves tiny air pockets that detain the heat from the sun and shift it to the pool water. It also serves as an insulator by preventing the heat from diffusing off of the water’s surface.

Plan the landscape layout. Decide on the materials to use: concrete, bricks, tile, limestone. Consider the non-slip materials to avoid pool slip accidents. You may want to add shrubs and flower-bearing plants. It is best to hire experts on pool landscaping. It can save you time and effort. Florida Pools Pro beautifies your pool yet keeping it functional and safe.

Pool demolition cost will depend on the size of the pool. But on average, it is within $6,000- $25000, depending on the pool size and condition.

Pool excavation is the digging or gouging out of the soil; the time spent in the completion will depend on the soil type. A rocky soil area may take a longer time to finish.

Above ground pool’s depth is usually 48 or 52 inches. Innovations make it possible to go as deep as 8 feet. It caters to lap swimmers and other clients who prefer to install above ground pools.

Aside from labor costs on digging the ground and the nature of materials used for “in ground pools,” the need for a patio or pool deck can add to the construction cost.

There are putty and plaster mixes that stick underwater and allows you to fix cracks and leaks even if your pool has water.

There are various cleaning systems available in the market. Florida Pools Pro uses state-of-the-art cleaning equipment to clean your pool efficiently.

Pool remodeling or pool reconstruction improves the looks, design by adding decorative tiles and waterfalls. A more practical remodeling is to improve the pool function like re-plastering to recasting to fix the early onset of leaks and cracks, adding essential elements such as extra steps, benches, swim-up bars, and other parts.