Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are the most common mistakes people make when building a pool? (8)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Assuming swimming pools cost less to build in the wintertime.
We have seen increases in steel prices, concrete shortages, gas increases, and insurance premium hikes. Pools don't get cheaper as time goes on; building a swimming pool will never be less expensive than it is today.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are the most common mistakes people make when building a pool? (7)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Shopping over the phone for a pool.
It is impossible and a waste of time. Visit the swimming pool builder or have them come to your home to provide you with an estimate. Visiting a contractor's place of business will tell you a lot about the type of business it is.

What are the most common mistakes people make when building a pool? (6)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Shopping based on price.
Usually if a deal seems too good to be true, it is! If you shop for price alone you are destined to be disappointed. Bottom line: you usually get what you pay for.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are the most common mistakes people make when building a pool? (5)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Not checking out the experience level, history, or background of a Contractor.
What makes them qualified to build swimming pools? Consider the saying, "If you think the cost of a Professional is expensive, wait until you hire an Amateur."

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are the most common mistakes people make when building a pool? (4)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Paralysis by analysis.
This is when someone gets 10-15 or more estimates for swimming pool construction and then can't make a decision because they have become so confused. Do your due diligence and get 3 or 4 estimates from reputable swimming pool companies. Then make your decision and go with it.

What are the most common mistakes people make when building a pool? (3)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Not asking enough questions.
Do not assume every builder is going to give you an education about constructing a pool or is capable of giving you one, for that matter. The more you know and understand about swimming pool construction the better buyer you will ultimately be. This helps you and your pool contractor. Do your homework. Your resources are endless, so use them!

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are the most common mistakes people make when building a pool? (2)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Shopping like you are buying a car.
Swimming pools are custom construction projects and are built by many individual trades and pool contractors with different standards. All pools are not built the same, unlike an automobile which is manufactured in a factory under controlled conditions. With a swimming pool much of what you do not see will impact the cost of pool ownership.