So, call some contractors or talk with some of your friends who might know who can build your pool and get on the ball. You'll have a wonderful pool this time around next year. But, there are some things you need to perform to make sure you have the right person building your pool and that you end up with exactly what you want.
Word of Mouth
Word of mouth may be both good and bad. If you have friends who have hired someone to build their pool and they did a great job, your best option is to go with them. Ask your friends who it was and obtain that contractor. You can't miss.
Likewise, if you have friends who have a horror story about a pool builder, your best bet is to keep away from that a person. Finding a good pool builder is no easy task. There are lots of contractors advertising. Whether they are in the phone book, the newspaper or online, there are plenty of contractors who aren't qualified whatsoever. But, they can talk a good game.
Your investigation skills have to be above average to make sure that the pool of your dreams doesn't become a money pit that never seems to make you happy. So, word of mouth is good. Word of mouth works. But, you might want to dig a little deeper.
Do the Math
When you know what sort of pool you want, put a list of things you'll need together. Then, price everything to ensure that you'll have a ballpark figure. You won't have anything exact. But, what you have will work. You'll have a list of items that will be priced over what a contractor gets charged.
So you'll already have an advantage, especially if you don't know the contractor and they weren't referred by someone you trust. When you ask the contractor for a quote, you will know immediately if they are priced properly or otherwise. Make certain you remember that contractors add for labor. Follow up questions about the quote should include just how much you are being charged for labor and you're back in the ballpark.
Ask Questions
Don't imitate an interrogator! You wish to put a contractor you are interviewing at ease. Let them be as friendly as they want and ask your questions in a conversational tone, timing them to opt for the conversation. A substandard contractor will detect all the questions and get annoyed. They might even show visible signs of getting upset. That's when you know that you need to keep searching for a good contractor.
A good contractor in Phoenix will answer all of your questions readily. They might even ask you if you have any other questions. The majority of the time, they will meet with you and begin their presentation answering all of the questions you might have prepared for them. That's when you know you have a good one.
It's easy to get scammed nowadays. I hate to see it when it happens. That's why I like to help people get prepared to buy a pool because it's about the second or third largest purchase you are ever going to make. Make sure you know you have the right person for the job.
