30 May Top Questions to Ask Before Building a Pool
Most people who consider building a pool do so for their own personal use. Though, pool building extends beyond residential housing and right into the commercial sector. In any case, it’s not a cheap project whichever way you look at it. As such, there are some key questions that you need to ask before you sign any contracts and begin construction.
Why do you want a pool?
If you’re installing a pool at a residential property then some reasons you might want to build a pool include: increasing property value; showcasing status or perhaps for aesthetic reasons.
For commercial projects such as theme park pools or roof-top hotel pools, reasons could include improving the customer experience, or getting 5-star status for your hotel.
Asking these questions will help you answer whether you need a residential or commercial pool builder. In either case, you will need to place your trust in someone with the capabilities and experience to realise your project.
If you’re after a commercial pool builder, Hydrocare Pools has 30+ years of industry experience, on which you can rely to successfully complete any pool building project regardless of shape, size or position.
What do you want to use the pool for?
This question is most often overlooked by those in the market for a residential pool. Uses could include lap swimming and leisure for home use. There’s no sense in building a figure-8-shaped pool if you want to use it for exercise.
If you’re building a commercial pool and it’s located in a fun park, then you want to be across all the available water features. If it’s in a sporting complex and used for diving, you want to ensure your pool has adequate depth.
In any case, this is one of the most important questions that you can ask to give you and your chosen builder an idea of what type of pool you require.
What is your budget?
A key question, that will definitely help your pool builder set realistic expectations for you. A responsible pool builder won’t push you to blow your budget. They will be able to suggest shapes, sizes, materials etc, all to suit your budget.
As far as materials are concerned, concrete has been the standard for years. Though, now fibre glass, stainless steel and vinyl are all becoming increasingly popular.
Where will build your pool?
Another key question, and one that your pool builder will also ask you no doubt.
Will your pool be located indoors or outdoors? If it’s inside, is it in a large building with plenty of space or is it the centrepiece of magnificent hotel basement? For indoor builds, you will need to take insulation and ventilation into consideration.
For outdoor builds: will your pool be in a backyard or perhaps on a hotel rooftop? What kind of work will be involved in making room for the outdoor pool? Will any landscaping be required?
Again, these are questions that an experienced pool builder can help you answer.
How do you choose the right pool designer and builder?
This is where you need to do your research. First, check the company portfolio of all candidates you short list. Ask for examples of past work and ask the pool builder to explain to you their process.
An additional step is to ask your pool builder if their happy for you to talk some past clients that they’ve worked with. Though, if not, check out some online reviews. Google reviews is a good place to start.
Do you want any pool accessories?
Pool accessories have gone beyond traditional inflatable toys. Today, there are a wide variety of pool accessories that you can install for your pool. Common accessories include slides, waterfalls, fountains and special lighting.
How will you look after your pool?
You need to be completely across pool maintenance after you’ve invested a significant sum of money into your pool project. This involves creating and following a regular pool maintenance schedule, as well as understanding what’s involved in pool maintenance.
Pool maintenance needs to occur on a daily basis, particularly for commercial pools. If you’re a residential pool owner, then hiring a pool servicing professional for weekly pool maintenance is a sound idea.
For commercial pool owner, if you don’t have an expert employed full-time then hiring a company capable of providing commercial pool services is your best option.