7 Awesome Qualities to Look for in a Swimming Pool Remodeling Contractor

Remodeling your swimming pool can give you a gorgeous new look and functionality without having to invest in a whole new pool. If you don’t have a pool, adding one to your backyard can improve your enjoyment of your home while increasing the value of your property significantly.

When you decide to get a new pool or to remodel the one you have, you want to take your time finding the right pool contractor so that you get the quality, look, and functionality that you want. Ask friends and family for recommendations, check out online reviews, and meet with contractors in person to get all the information you can to make the best choice. While you are doing your research, make sure you look for these seven qualities in a swimming pool remodeling contractor:

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1. Experience

No matter how much training you have in any given field, there’s nothing that teaches better than experience. Over years of working, contractors hone their skills, learn about the best materials and methods to use, and get faster without sacrificing quality. You benefit from all of that when you hire a pool remodeling contractor by getting better results and saving a lot of money.

The other reason to look for a pool contractor with significant experience is that if you have any trouble with the pool, you won’t be able to enforce a warranty. The contractor could be out of business. You need to hire someone who has shown staying power.

2. Licensing

Arizona requires that swimming pool contractors and other skilled contractors have a license to do business. In order to get the license, these contractors have to show they have completed minimum education requirements and have a certain amount of experience, among other requirements.

Hiring a pool contractor with an Arizona license ensures that you are hiring someone who has met minimum qualifications for practice and who is being regulated by state agencies. Check the status of a license for any contractor you are considering hiring. Contact the state agency and determine that it is valid.

3. Insurance

Your pool contractor should have insurance to protect against potential accident or injury while your pool is being installed or remodeled. A reputable pool contractor will have both general liability insurance to protect against damage to your property, as well as workers compensation insurance to protect against injury to their own workers. These insurance policies will protect you against making repairs to your property or from being liable for injury that occurs on your property.

As with the license, you should check the insurance policy yourself. Call the insurance company to ensure that the policy is valid and to learn the coverage limits.

4. In-House Experts

A pool remodeling company will employ more than one contractor. You will have multiple people working on your pool, and there will be many other people you might speak with on the phone who will answer your questions. It’s important that all the people you interact with and all the people working on your pool are experts. You should feel assured that you are getting the right answers when you talk to staff, and you should feel assured that you are getting the best results on your pool from the experts working on it.

5. Good Portfolio

Every pool remodeling contractor should have a portfolio of work to show you. Most will include pictures of their previous work on their website. Others will have a physical album that they can show you in person. These pictures will show you the quality of work you can expect from the contractor. Of course, the photos will include the best work. But if you don’t like something you see, you know that you can expect much worse if you hire that contractor.

You should also look through the portfolio for previous projects similar to what you have in mind for your pool. You don’t want to hire someone to do a job that haven’t done in the past.

6. Warranty

A great pool contractor will offer a warranty on the work performed. You should look for contractors who offer the best warranty. Not only will you have protection longer, but you will know that you are hiring a person who is confident about their ability and who is committed to providing the best results. Always ask about a warranty, and examine the details closely.

7. References

Service and the experience you have with a pool contractor is very important, but it is hard to gauge what you can expect just from a contractor’s website. You should check the contractor’s references and ask former clients what they thought about the experience they had. That will tell you a lot about what kind of service you will get from the contractor and what kind of results you can expect.

Having a great pool is a wonderful addition to your home. Not only will you enjoy entertaining and spending time with friends and family in the pool, but you’ll also significantly increase the value of your property. Make sure you work with only the best pool builder to install your new pool or to remodel the one you have. These guidelines will help you find the very best person for your pool remodeling project.

True Blue Pools creates custom designed pools in Tempe and the surrounding area. Our contractors specialize in both new pool builds and in pool and spa remodeling. We can bring your dream pool to life, either by building it from scratch or by transforming the pool you have. We create all features of the pool, including the area around the pool and extras like pool lighting, fire pits, tanning ledges, and more. Contact us in Tempe today to talk with a custom swimming pool builder about your options and to start creating your dream pool.

 

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True Blue Pools –
5235 S. Kyrene Rd. Ste 102
Tempe, AZ 85283
Office: 480-820-9495
Website: https://truebluepools.com