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Points to Consider When Hiring a Swimming Pool Contractor

• Compare Quotes from Several Swimming Pool Contractors
  
  
• Check Contractor Experience
  
  
• Check Contractor’s License and Certificates
  
  
• Ask about Insurance
  
  
• Member of Trade Association?

Compare several swimming pool contractors:
By comparing quotes and information from several contractors, you can get a good idea of what you can expect for pricing, schedule and value. You can also quickly see which companies can best suit your needs. Get your quotes itemised so that you can compare prices and check for value and quality.

Check out the contractors past experience:
It is very important to check that the swimming pool contractor you use will give you satisfactory work. Otherwise, a poorly constructed pool can lead to additional costs with expensive repairs and delayed usage. When looking at contractors, ask to see their portfolio of previous work. Alternatively, ask if they have pools constructed in the neighbourhood that you can visit. Also be sure to ask for references from happy customers, and if they are members of any trade associations.

Check the contractor’s license and certificates of insurance:
Make sure that the contractor’s licence is authentic. You can do this by contacting the licensing board. Also keep a photocopy of all the documentation. By using a licensed contractor, you can ensure that you are using professionals. You also give yourself extra protection, as you can contact the licensing authority in the case of legal disputes.

Check Insurance:
Make sure you understand the type of insurance that the contractor is using, and if this could lead to any extra costs. Make sure the workers are not liable to any accidents that may occur on your property. Also check what would happen in the event that any damage to the garden that might occur during the installation process. Ask your pool contractor if there is any extra insurance policy that should be taken out for the completed swimming pool, and if they can provide this insurance.

Are they a member of a Trade Association?
Trade associations sometimes vet their members, so they should perform to a certain standard. Again, this can provide you with extra assurance of the quality of their work, and can give you extra help if you have any disputes. You can report behaviour and work to these associations. One Australian national swimming pool association is SPASA (www.spasa.com.au).