Construction of an in-ground swimming pool
Calm Water Pools installation photo
Purchasing an inground pool is a big decision that cost thousands of dollars and one that can increase home value while providing fun and aesthetics to your home. If you’re just starting your research, browsing available
Fiberglass Pool Shells For Sale can help you understand styles, sizes, and pricing early on.
Before you buy– research, research, research. Did I say research? Doing your due diligence will help inform all of your decisions with this future purchase…and there are a lot of decisions to be made. Your choices will affect features that should only make sense for your particular needs and how you live. If you dive in (no pun intended) without doing your homework, you could overpay, be surprised come invoice time, or purchase a pool that requires more maintenance than anticipated.
If you’re considering a hands-on approach, our guide on
DIY Fiberglass Pool Shells explains what homeowners should realistically expect before taking on the project themselves.
Learn more about inground fiberglass pool shells,
Full-Service Pool Installation,
and small fiberglass inground pool shell here at Calm Water Pools.
Should I choose fiberglass?
That’s a hard YES! We’ve discussed the benefits of fiberglass over vinyl or concrete in other articles here on the blog, (low maintenance for one), and the experts say a fiberglass pool is the best way to go. The main reason many homeowners choose professional installation is to ensure proper placement, plumbing, and backfill—details covered in our guide on
How to Install a Fiberglass Pool Shell.
And, the price is…?
Price is something that just about everyone needs to consider. You should not only look at the initial purchase price, but the cost over the lifetime of the pool. Choosing a cheaper liner such as vinyl, for example, could cost you much more in the long run. I’d opt for fewer accessories if you need to keep the initial cost down. They can be added later and will keep you from making the wrong decision now.
When will my pool be done?
The second question most homeowners ask after cost is how long will it take. A fiberglass pool is the fastest type of pool to install. The entire process could take 2 – 4 weeks, and weather can make that vary. We just never know what mother nature has in store and trust me this could set the time frame back.
Once your pool is complete, protecting it during the off-season is just as important as installation. Using
Inground Pool Winter Safety Covers helps keep your pool clean, secure, and ready for the next swim season.
Permits & preparing the land:
Excavating the property and determining where the pool will go is first, then the installation begins. Don’t forget landscaping. This can transform the entire project. Most people are more involved in getting the pool that they forget about the landscaping which should be considered at the same time the pool is designed.
A pool contractor does what exactly?
A swimming pool contractor designs, builds, installs, and repairs swimming pools. If any of the work is outsourced, such as concrete pouring, they hire the professionals to pour the concrete and oversee the entire process. So, a pool contractor makes sure your pool is exactly what you want.
Happy planning.