subject: Tips on hiring a Build Swimming pool contractor [print this page] Tips on hiring a Build Swimming pool contractor
Deciding to build a swimming pool is a big decision and it is very often a decision that comes with a hefty price tag attached to it. With this in mind it is important that you, the homeowner, understand everything that is involved with the process of selecting a swimming pool contractor so that you are an informed and educated consumer. The following tips can help to set you into the right direction!
Tip One
The first thing that you should do when you are seeking out the best contractor to build your swimming pool for you is to narrow down your choices in contractors. A quick Google search or a flip through your area phonebook will provide you with an almost overwhelming number of potential candidates determining which one will best fit your unique building needs can be a difficult decision unless you have a way to narrow down your candidates.
Find out from those around you, possibly even your neighbors, if they have any recommendations of stellar swimming pool contractors. Your neighbors and your friends will not only have your best interests in mind as they recommend swimming pool contractors to you but you will be able to take a look at the completed work of the contractors that they are recommending. If you feel confident in the craftsmanship of the pools that you observe then you will be one step closer to making your decision.
Tip Two
Even once you have narrowed down your choices, it is still very important for you to do your research on the swimming pool contractors that you are considering hiring to complete your project for you. You should not only ask to see a portfolio and request a list of their satisfied customer references, but you should also verify their licensing and insurance credentials with the appropriate agencies.
A quick visit to the Better Business Bureau's website will also help you to narrow down your choices as you take into account the reviews left for the contractors by former customers.
Tip Three
No matter how reliable your swimming pool contractor's reputations appear to be it would still be a good idea for you to keep careful records of everything related to your transactions with your swimming pool contractors. By keeping a record of everything related to your project you will be able to have a solid trail of information to refer to at a later point in time should you have a need to do so.
Tip Four
Find out the payment requirements of the contractors who are on your shortlist so that you can determine whether or not they work for you. A good general rule of thumb is to have a project plan set out so that you have an idea as to when you can expect each portion of the project to be completed. Payment milestones should be matched to each of the project milestones so that your payments will be distributed as the various portions of the project are completed.
Above all you should only select the swimming pool contractor you feel most comfortable with and feel most confident that he will be able to complete your project for you on time and within budget.
