Given the size of investment that is necessary if you want to have a concrete pool installed at your property, the choice of company to install that pool is not one that should be made on a whim. Instead, some thorough research and careful consideration are needed to ensure that, what is in effect an investment in your property, is done professionally and to the necessary standards.
Obviously, your research can only take place if you know exactly what it is you are supposed to be researching, so to help you here are some of the main checks you should be making before choosing your concrete pool installation contractor.
Know What It Is You Want
Before you start looking at individual pool installation companies, it will aid your quest enormously if you know what it is you want in the first place. You might not need to know every last detail, but at least have some ideas as to the size and design of the pool that you want. This way, when you are speaking to possible pool companies you can determine if they are able to fulfill the sort of work you want doing.
Read Their Reviews And Check Out Their Reputation
Any company which has a track record of satisfying customers will have reviews either on their website, available at their offices, or on local business forums and websites. You should also do some research as to any company’s reputation by seeing if they are flagged anywhere as having let customers down. You might also ask around locally, especially those whom you know have had a concrete pool installed recently.
Ask For Referrals
Even better than reviews are referrals from existing customers who are willing to not only vouch of the company but are happy for you to visit their home to see the pool which was installed. Any company that values its reputation properly will be able to supply you with a number of referrals that you can contact and visit to confirm the high standards they work to.
Are They Legitimate?
By legitimate we are referring to a company’s legal standing and their insurance, for example. You can make inquiries as to their business status plus it is vital that they have the applicable liability insurance. If there is a major problem during the pool installation that causes structural damage within your property, or worse, it affects a neighbouring property, you need them to be covered for it.
Ask For A Detailed, Fully Costed, Written Quotation
If a company is unwilling to give you a full written quotation, they obviously have something to hide, so simply walk away. Instead, consider those who are happy to fully cost the work and more importantly assure you that there are no hidden extras. This written quotation should form the basis of your agreement with them to install your concrete pool, which should also be in writing.
Do Not Rush It
Having a concrete pool installed is a large investment, and also a long-term investment so there is little to be gained by rushing your decision. Unless you move home, this pool will be with you for many years so take your time to weigh up all the pros and cons of each pool installation company before deciding which one you want to do the work for you.
