Spring cleaning has begun, which means it’s officially home remodeling season. If your pool needs an upgrade, now is the time to start planning and find a pool remodeling company.
Whether you’re looking to install energy efficient equipment or give your pool a total makeover, here are five things to consider before choosing a pool remodeling company:
1. Customer service quality
Ask yourself if you trust the people you’re doing business with. Communication with your pool remodeling company should be prompt and diligent. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, and make sure you understand the pool renovation process.
2. Portfolio work
How many years has the company been in business? Ask the company to review its photos or examples of previous, completed projects. This is the best way to know a company’s capabilities, style and to know what you want your pool remodel to look like.
3. Credentials and licenses
Is the company accredited by the Master Pools Guild or a member of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals? Do your due diligence and check the company’s record with the Registrar of Contractors or the BBB. Many contractors will get new licenses to clean their record of previous poor work. So, always remember to compare how many years the contractor has been in business with the age of their license.
4. What they specialize in
Make sure that your pool remodeling goal matches the company’s strengths. If you prioritize sustainability, check that they’re using eco-friendly technologies. Additionally, look for a company that specializes in remodeling and not just new pool construction. Pool remodelers will know the ins and outs of working with and around mature, existing landscaping.
5. How many cooks are in the kitchen?
Pool remodeling companies will often hire various subcontractors to complete a project. However, the more people or companies your pool remodeling company is managing the more potential there is for error and a lengthen renovation time.
Remodeling your pool is an investment in your time and money, so it’s important that you love the end result the first time around.
Claire McDaniel
Claire is a swimming and nutrition expert who loves to educate and motivate others to healthier living. She swam competitively for 18 years, is a five time All-American, a Division I National Champion, was co-captain of Team USA at the 2007 World University Games and was named a finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. After swimming, Claire started coaching and has coached all over the US and even in Switzerland! Her experience and expertise about both swimming and health fuel her passion for Clear Comfort’s mission – to make swimming a 100 percent healthy activity for swimmers, coaches, lifeguards and pool staff.
