You’re ready to build a new pool. Great! Now what? There’s a veritable sea of contractors you could choose from for the job. So why land on professional pool builders instead of a general contractor or doing it yourself? This is one home improvement project you don’t want to give to just anyone. Here are some benefits of hiring a professional pool builder.
You Save Time and Money
Even if you spend more initially, you save time and money hiring a professional pool builder. Hiring a general contractor could work, but you’re gambling on them having enough experience building pools. And doing it yourself is a serious time sink that no homeowner wants, no matter how much money they would save.
You Gain Access to Quality Materials and Workmanship
One of the other primary benefits of hiring a professional pool builder is how much more connected you are to quality options. Professionals source some of the best materials on the market. If there’s something specific you want, they’ll know how to get it for a reasonable rate. They will make use of their established relationships with suppliers and subcontractors — this is another way you’ll save time and money.
You’ll Have a Custom Design Unique to You
General contractors might use a cut-and-paste approach to their pool design. This can work for some people, but if you want something that’s 100% uniquely yours, you should look elsewhere.
Professional pool builders customize a design to fit your preferences and lifestyle. You’ll chat with them about what you want most out of a pool. They’ll counter with valuable insights and information about trends. And together, you’ll collaborate on a pool that looks great and functions perfectly.
Your Project Is in the Hands of Pool Construction Experts
A general contractor is technically capable of overseeing a pool-building project. But just because they can doesn’t mean they have the experience to back it up. This might be a non-issue if everything goes right. But what about when you run into pool-specific snags with zoning or landscaping?
Pool experts have seen it all before. They’ll come armed with knowledge of everything from safety standards to construction techniques to ensure you have a pool that’s built right.
You’ll Have a Coordinator to Tie Everything Together
Many homeowners might have one company design the pool and another build it. But why do that when you could have one company take care of both? This is another area where professional pool builders shine. They’re efficient project managers who can handle the build from start to finish.
It makes sense to have the person designing the pool be the same one to build it. It’s a massive benefit because there’s no risk of disconnect or miscommunication — something that’s usually hard to avoid in other home improvement projects.
You’ll Have a Team of Problem Solvers
Carving a pool into your landscape is no small feat. It’s highly unlikely that things won’t go at least a little sideways. And while general contractors might be able to maneuver their way through problems, no one can do it faster than professional pool builders.
Because professional pool builders have “been there, done that,” you can rest assured that the contractor isn’t wasting time or money trying to figure something out. Professional pool builders always have a plan B.
Your Property Value Could Increase
Building a pool is arguably one of the more foolproof ways to boost your property value. But if that’s part of the reason you’re building one, you need to make sure that the company you contract builds something that actually looks nice.
A pool is an attractive landscape focal point that draws buyers. However, if you do it yourself or have anyone other than a pool building professional build it, you could be stuck with an expensive eyesore.
Your Build Will Be Compliant With Regulations and Laws
There’s a chance that you or the contractor will discover a regulatory issue during your pool build. There’s also a chance that you’ll find out about it after you’re done. Neither occurrence is great, and both are extremely expensive headaches. You’ll have no choice but to stop and fix the problem.
Fortunately, that’s all avoidable when you team up with a company that knows these regulations inside and out. Even if you don’t ever get ticketed for noncompliance with regulations, you don’t want to spend all this money just to have an unsafe pool.
The Differences Between General Contractors and a Swimming Pool Contractor
Now that you’re familiar with the benefits of hiring a professional pool builder, you can review what separates a general contractor from a specialized pool builder.
General Contractors
Most general contractors can handle pool building as one of many services. However, they’ll often hire subcontractors, meaning there’s a chain of command that could be outside your influence or control, at least initially.
General contractors also might have experience in pool building, but that experience is spread thin compared to professional pool builders. You aren’t guaranteed a negative experience with a general contractor — you just aren’t as likely to have a positive one because of the many variables that influence their knowledge and experience with pool building.
Specialty Custom Pool Builders
The only thing professional pool builders do is build swimming pools, and that’s a good thing. They know how to manage projects of various sizes and costs, have streamlined their processes for maximum efficiency, and know when to hone in on things like durability and quality to create a fantastic final product for their client.
Reap the Benefits of Hiring a Professional Pool Builder Today
You don’t want to hire someone who will cut corners on one of the most significant home improvement projects you’ll ever undertake. You want a team of dedicated experts who will put you at ease every step of the way.
That’s what the design and build team at Blue Haven Pools on the Gulf does. We aim to bring you these benefits and so much more when you entrust us with your custom pool build. Reach out today to learn more about our process or schedule an appointment to begin!