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Tips to Save Swimming Pool Construction Cost

Author: Sonu Shah Author Ranking Bronze | Posted: 13-03-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 12 | Rating:  (68) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Swimming pool construction costs vary depending on the size of pool you want installed, the material used, the complexity of design, the area you live in. Here are some general tips to help you cut on construction cost.
The contract you sign with your builder can be the most important step in building a swimming pool. It should provide specific information about the pool you are going to have built.

Make sure the dealer has a CSP Certified Service Professional on staff. The National Spa & Pool Institute trains, tests and retests pool service technicians before certifying them as service professionals and designating them as CSP Certified Service Professionals.

Ask the pool builder for a list of customer references. Contact those people and ask them how they felt about the entire pool building process, before and after the sale.

Beware of any swimming pool contractor who requires a substantial down payment, or who wants high percentages of the contract paid before much work has been done.

Never pay in cash. Use checks or money orders only. As far as a down payment, never pay more than 10 percent of the estimated price, or $1,000, whichever amount is lowest. The amount a pool/spa contractor can collect before starting may be even lower in your state. Pay only when you are satisfied that each phase has been completed to your satisfaction.

 Hold the final 10 percent until you have received and reviewed the contractor's completion notice. A release of lien from each subcontractor and building supplier (You don't want a nasty surprise when you sell your home.) An approval from the local building or safety department.

Always compare prices and services of several contractors before you begin.

Get all your bids in writing, and then compare them. Make sure the bid specifies the materials to be used, including quantity, brand, size, color, etc. Don't forget to include the clean-up costs.

The lowest bid is not always the best. All warranties offered by the contractor for labor and materials should be in writing as well. Also, request the written warranties from all equipment manufacturers.

Ask your contractor for the latest products, and if they could be cost-effective for the future.

Additional features such as tiling, waterfalls, etc will cost extra for the contractor to provide. Ask about the costs of these extra features you require when asking for a quote.

When choosing a pool heater or lighting, make sure it works efficiently.

Split your lighting systems on larger pools to reduce unnecessary lighting and costs.

You can use a cover on your swimming pool to minimize evaporation and reduce heating costs.

  Install a solar powered heating system.

  Install solar lights around your pool.

Save energy and time by selecting a larger filter versus a standard filter size. A larger filter reduces backpressure buildup, which helps your pump. You also do not have to clean your filter as often, saving you valuable time.

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Sonu Shah Currently Working as marketing executive for California swimming pool builders provides detailed information on swimming pool plans.

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