For many people having their own pool constructed is a dream come true, and a milestone for success. And as we all know, a pool—especially one exclusive to your family and friends—is just pure fun.
But how do you create your dream pool? If you’ve ever doodled on a napkin or envisioned it in your head, how do you get it from dream to reality. Here are five things to think about:
1. Take a little time and write down what you would like. You don’t have to be perfectly accurate. Just outline what you envision your pool looking like. Where should you place it? Where do you think your favorite spot to sit beside it will be? What’s the first pool toy you’ll buy?
It’s fun to do this—and it’s valuable. Because you’ll be able to give a pool designer a clear picture of how you’ll USE your pool. The final design will be based on use as much as style.
2. When you’re thinking about use, think beyond the pool. What other features would make your pool area the place you’d want to go every warm day? A hot tub? A pool house? Water features? Make sure they’re part of your plan.
3. Once you’ve done this, get professional plans. A professional pool designer and planner can take your thoughts and craft a detailed designed that you can review in detail to make sure it meets your expectations. If not, feel free to make changes or communicate to the designer what you’d like to see different. It’s your dream. Work with a professional until you have it the way you dreamed it.
4. Once you have your “dream,” ask for the logistics. That includes a detailed timeline and estimate. How is your dream going to come to reality? How long will it take? What will it cost? A good pool company will share information in detail. So you can be confident and comfortable in your decision.
5. Before you commit, insist on regular communications with your pool company during the construction process. Regular briefings will let you know about progress and how the company is dealing with any obstacles that might come up. Construction is always stressful (especially if you’re living next to it, and communications will help you manage the disruption.
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