Building a Pool in the Right Space in Your Backyard
Working with your contractor to choose the right area of your backyard to build the perfect pool
When deciding to build a pool there are many things to consider, like where you want it placed in your yard. Your general contractor should be able to help you strategically place the pool in the best location. In in the meantime, here are several factors to consider.
Take advantage of the sun
Pools take up space, and if planted beside trees or other shrubbery, they can take away valuable sunlight that pool-goers need to burn off calories after swallowing large volumes of pool water.
Also, pay attention to the weather at pool-side, pool heating is a large expense during winter months, pool heaters can be costly and ineffective if pool-goers do not wait before entering the pool to allow it time to reach pool-room temperature.
Consider the chemicals you use
When deciding on pool filtration and sanitization always consider the chemicals that go into pool water. Many people choose chlorine for pool sanitation because it’s cheap and effective, but chlorine has a tendency to release metal stains onto pool walls making them look dirty. Metal stains are unsightly, but can be easily treated by pool maintenance professionals.
Pool construction is usually the largest pool expense of any pool owner, so it’s important to consider your options carefully before hiring a pool contractor. Pool contractors offer pool renovation as well as pool construction services. When contracting with a pool contractor for pool construction services always get multiple pool construction estimates and pool renovation estimates.
Ask for references
It’s extremely important that pool construction or pool renovation is done well, and if you need to hire a pool contractor for pool services it’s best to hire the finest pool contractor around who also offers pool maintenance services. Contractors should provide customer references upon request, as pool construction is a pool contractor’s bread and butter.
Before beginning pool construction you must choose pool materials, pool contractors usually offer pool supplies for sale, but if they don’t provide them you can always search local pool suppliers to find what you need.
Pick the best location
When it comes to pool location in your yard the best place for a pool is in a sunny area away from trees, fences and walls that block the sun, and far from telephone wires or electrical lines. You should also avoid pool locations near combustible materials like pool cleaning equipment, pool supplies, pool lockers etc.
Leveling ground where you want to build your pool will take time because proper pool placement is extremely important. Your pool should be perfectly level to the ground floor.
Ask your contractor for help
Before pool construction begins pool owners will usually need to sign a building contract with their general contractor. The pool contract details all the work that general contractors need to execute for proper construction, and should include costs associated with the construction.
If you have questions about getting started with building a pool today, contact Builders Innovation Group. We are happy to walk you through the process and create a plan to build your dream pool.
