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How to Hire a Pool Builder

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

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