Adding an inground pool to your property requires following a lot of rules and regulations from your town as well as ensuring that you have the right contractor for the job. If the contractor’s license is not up to date or other customers have had a bad experience with hiring them, you could be in for a hassle for which you never intended to sign on. It only takes a bit of research to choose a contractor that will make your pool installation experience an easy one the first time around.
Licensing and Regulations
Each city and state is different, and it’s a good idea to educate yourself about the licensing requirements for a contractor and the regulations for building a pool on your property before you make any decisions. By finding these things out yourself, it will be easier for you to ensure that your contractor also knows what he/she is doing.
- Ask the contractor for a license number and verify it online or by phone.
- Visit your local city hall to find out about the safety regulations for building a pool on your property.
- Educate yourself about any other requirements besides licensing that your city or state may have for a contractor intending to build a pool on your property.
Previous Business and Customer Service
How did you hear about your contractor? If it was from a friend or neighbor, you can simply ask them about their experience and what you should expect. If you heard about your contractor in some other way, hit the web and find out about the experiences of others before you make a decision. You can learn about their service through rating and reviews on various websites and message boards, by calling any references that the contractor gives you, or by asking them if there are any previous customers that you can call. Also, you can look them up with the Better Business Bureau and see their rating. Remember to take the reviews that you read with a grain of salt. On the internet, people can often get carried away with their opinions, and one small issue that won’t mean a lot to you may prompt them to give a horrible review. If you see any red flags, simply ask your contractor about them. You’ll be able to tell what’s really going on if you get evasive answers or negative comments about previous customers.
Choose the Best!
Once you’ve done your research, you’ll need to make a decision. The contractor that you choose will play a major part in adding a pool to your property. Los Angeles Pool Builders can help you with this decision, providing professional customer service and answers to the contracting questions on your mind.
