5 Things You Should Know Before You Talk to a Builder
If a pool is allowed. Some areas prohibit the building of a pool. If allowed, consider contacting the permit issuing office for your area to find out what you will need to obtain a permit to build your swimming pool.
Access. Is there a large enough clearing for equipment (backhoe, “bobcat,” etc.)? Are you willing to remove trees, fences, etc. in order to accommodate the machinery needed for construction?
Your budget. When considering your budget, decide on the highest amount you are willing to spend.
Design. This can be general to more specific, knowing that the design may change over time. The important things to know are maximum size of pool and what else you want to have in your backyard.This can be general to more specific, knowing that the design may change over time.
The size of your pool. The size of your pool will depend on the amount of area available to build, your terrain, how close you can build next to your property line (i.e. setbacks). Find more on our blog >>
