Pool Builder Advice
Building a Custom Pool? Advice From a Pool Salesman
Building a Custom Pool
Here’s some off-the-cuff advice on building a pool from a former top 15 salesman for a national pool company.
The pool process can be frustrating if expectations, scheduling, payments, and communication are not clear from the start. The process often starts like this: call a few companies, get a few salespeople out, and get some bids. Designers come out and you get to look at a few ideas. Remember, it is the salesperson’s time against your money.
The Pitch
“I used to tell customers that they could have only two of the following three things: time, quality, and price, and they had to decide which two mattered most.”
There are many things that go together to make your dream a reality. If you buy from a large national company, remember that their business model may depend on volume. A lower price may come with a different schedule, process, and service experience.
Look at your contract. Read the fine print. Ask how rain delays, payment delays, build time, payment milestones, punch lists, and final service items are handled.
Source-Suggested Questions to Ask About a Pool Contract
- How are rain delays handled?
- How are payment delays handled?
- What is the expected build time?
- How are payment milestones structured?
- How are punch list items addressed?
- How are final service items handled?
Pool Construction Do’s and Don’ts
The source article advises homeowners to stay informed during construction and to ask how scheduling, decking, weather delays, and construction department communication are handled.
It also notes that certain parts of construction may be delayed depending on weather, crew availability, and how many projects are ahead in the schedule.
Stay Informed Through the Build
The source article suggests asking how scheduling, decking, weather delays, and construction department communication are handled, and remembering that timing can shift based on weather, crew availability, and the projects already in the schedule.
Pool Builder vs Pool Company
There are pool builders and pool companies. A strong pool builder may charge more, but the source article suggests that homeowners consider schedule, service after the sale, and the full construction experience rather than choosing only by the cheapest price.
Look Beyond the Lowest Bid
According to the source article, the lowest price is not the only factor that matters. Schedule, communication, service after the sale, and the overall construction experience can all play a role in how a custom pool project comes together.
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