04 March 2009

Questions To Ask Yourself Before Contacting A Builder

Why are you thinking about building a pool?
Who is it for? You, kids?
What do you know about pools?
What type of pool do you think you want?
What features do you want on the pool?
What features, what type of pool is right for your budget?
Should I get a landscaper involved? Should I have them design it?
Should I use a consultant or will the builder suffice?
Will this take up my entire yard?
How will a pool impact my yard? My neighbor's?
Do you have a homeowners association that needs to approve it or be involved?
What damage will happen to my property putting this in?
How will this affect my homeowners insurance?
How are you going to pay for this?
Do you know anyone with a pool? Are there any being built around you?
When do you want to be able to use the pool? When you should build it to achieve that goal.

2 comments:

  1. Does a pool raise or lower the value of my home?

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  2. This is a very complicated question to answer. It really depends on a number of factors and can be case specific. Generally, an inground concrete pool is going to be appealing to potential buyers. I will have to start a post on this topic to cover the different avenues and scenarios. Look for it soon.

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