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Step 1
Ask around for referrals if you know anyone who has a gunite pool or stop by the local pool supply store and see if they have any recommendations.
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Step 2
Contact the gunite pool contractor to ask for references, find out availability and set up a time to meet for a free consultation.
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Step 3
Verify with your state's Better Business Bureau that there have been no complaints registered concerning your potential contractor.
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Step 4
List your desires for your gunite pool, so that you will be able to able to convey your wants to the contractor. Remember you are choosing gunite because they options are endless, if you want a pool shaped like a star with waterfalls, that is doable, but you need to make it clear to your contractor.
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Step 5
Listen to the information presented to you. You will be given a time frame, an explanation of the process (including the design plans, the excavation and spraying on the cement) and a cost. Be clear on the permits that will be needed and that the contractor will be responsible for all the legalities with your town.
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Step 6
Choose all your materials and make sure they are stated specifically in your estimate. The cost of your swimming pool can vary depending on the interior finish you choose, the decking and the accessories.
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Step 7
Sign your contract. Keep in mind that this will be a messy process while your pool in being built, but the enjoyment will last for years.
