How to Buy a Swimming Pool

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Buying a swimming pool is a major purchase and investment that can be almost as expensive as buying a brand new car. Knowing some simple facts, asking some important questions and shopping around are key factors to take into consideration when buying a swimming pool. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Pen and paper
  • Telephone book
  • Post it flags
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Instructions

  1. Questions to ask Contractors and Salespeople

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      Ask the contractor how long they have been in business.

    • 2

      Request proof from the company that they are part of the Better Business Bureau and, if so, for how long.

    • 3

      Verify that they offer financing and what the interest rate and terms of the loan are.

    • 4

      Ask the salesperson if their prices include, delivery, setup, excavation, electrical and installation.

    • 5

      Have them provide proof that their contractors are bonded and insured.

    • 6

      Ask the company how many pools they sell each year.

    • 7

      Ask the salesperson if they offer a money back guarantee on all of their pools.

    • 8

      Ask the salesperson if they are offering any sales, special incentives or closeouts at the moment.

    Buying the Pool

    • 9

      Take out your paper tablet and pen.

    • 10

      Measure the area where you want your pool to go and record these measurements.

    • 11

      Using the yellow pages in your telephone book, locate the swimming pool section and flag the contractors you would like to contact.

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      Call the swimming pool contractors.

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      Using your paper tablet and pen, begin to jot down the answers to the questions you ask each company.

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      Compile all of your information and narrow your choices down to three.

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      Call back all three and have them come out to your home (if needed) to give you an accurate estimate.

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      Choose the best swimming pool company to purchase the pool from.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure you have measured the area where you want to place the pool.

  • Know before you call roughly what size pool you are wanting to buy.

  • Eighteen foot, above ground oval pools are one the most popular pools on the market.

  • Be sure to keep all questions separated on paper to avoid confusion and to make easier to compare notes and complete a cost analysis.

  • Only purchase a pool from a reputable contractor who has references that they are willing to share with you.

  • Be sure to hire a professional to install your pool if you have never done it before.

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