Honest answers to the most common questions about new pools, pools you already own and everything else!

June 22, 2018

When Is The Best Time To Buy An Inground Swimming Pool?

There is a common misconception especially in the northeast part of the country, that it is cheaper to buy a pool in the “off season”. Although this appears to make logical sense, from a pool builder’s standpoint the time of year a consumer buys a pool really doesn’t make a difference.  The labor costs, material cost and overhead will remain the same throughout the course of any year. Simply put there is no “better” time to buy an inground swimming pool. Conditions have to be […]
June 22, 2018

How Long Does It Take To Build An Inground Swimming Pool?

Are you thinking of getting an inground swimming pool built and would like to know how long it might take to construct?  The answer will vary depending on the type of pool you decide to build but the rule of thumb is the sooner you decide to build the quicker it will be installed. SO WHAT TYPES OF POOLS ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? Vinyl liner, fiberglass, and gunite pools will all have varying construction.Everything from excavation, pool installation, installation of decking, to the pool being […]
June 22, 2018

What Determines The Price Of An Inground Swimming Pool?

An inground swimming pool is an investment in fun and recreation. As with any other investment, a smart purchaser will want to understand the overall costs that will affect its total price of the investment. This blog will review the top five items that determine the price of a new inground swimming pool. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE This is the number one determining factor in the overall cost of installing an inground swimming pool. Pools can be constructed out of vinyl liner, […]
June 22, 2018

How Quickly Can An Inground Swimming Pool Be Installed?

How long does it take from the contract signing to the start of construction for an inground swimming pool?  Well that answer will depend on the factors listed below. IS THE PROCESS THE SAME NO MATTER WHERE I BUY? The procedure will vary depending on the caliber of the company.  Large companies and companies that have been in business a long time, typically have a more intricate process.  This will ensure that the buyer is fully aware of exactly what they are contracting to get, […]
June 22, 2018

What Are the Different Types Of Inground Swimming Pool Construction?

You have been thinking about installing an inground pool, but you just found out that there are different types of pools.  So what are the types and which one would be best for you?  Well the answer really depends on what you want in a pool and what is most important to you.  SO WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF POOLS I CAN BUILD? There are three different categories of inground swimming pools.  They are vinyl liner inground pools, fiberglass inground pools, and concrete inground pools.  […]
June 21, 2018

How Long Does a Vinyl Liner Last in a Pool?

Everyone loves the look and feel of something new: the new car smell, the new carpet feel – and a new vinyl liner in an inground pool. The question on every owner’s mind is the same: how long is that look and my liner going to last? Many things come into the equation, but how well you manage your pool is the key factor. Vinyl Liners: Myth & Reality The standard image of the vinyl liner is of the one that goes into an above-ground […]