License Requirements
Pool building requires specific licenses:
- Swimming pool building license
- Check your state's requirements
- HBCF insurance may be required
- Verify through state authority
Questions to Ask
- How long have you been building pools?
- Can I visit a pool you've recently completed?
- What's included in your quote?
- How long will construction take?
- Who handles council approval?
- What warranty do you offer?
- What happens if you hit rock?
What Should Be Included
- Pool shell construction
- Filtration and pump
- Basic coping and paving
- Pool fence (basic)
- Council approval fees
- Commissioning and handover
Watch Out For
- Very low quotes (exclusions hidden)
- No fixed contract price
- Unclear variation process
- No timeline commitment
- Excessive upfront deposits