Building a swimming pool, whether commercial, semi-commercial, or residential, is highly dependent on your discussions with the builder / architect regarding its appearance, depth, surrounding equipment, etc. But once built, you need to find a pool service provider to keep your pool water clean and bacteria free. There are many things to consider when choosing such a contractor. Here are the top 5 tips to consider before signing a contract regarding pool service with any contractor.
1. How and where to find the best one?
Many pool contractors may be working in your neighborhood. They can be contacted, ask them to come, pay a visit and give them the budget. If you don’t know of any, ask. Friends and family can be a good source. Try pool stores and pool service companies. When looking for a new pool service provider, it is essential to carefully research the credentials, experience, services, and pricing of each potential provider before making your final decision.
2. Experience, knowledge and expertise
Your investment in pool construction and finishing is too large and you do not want to work with a service provider / contractor / company that is inexperienced or less experienced. Service provider companies that can properly care for your pool may have been in business for a long time, are aware of new changes, trends and fads, and can provide correct advice. The history of such service providers can be searched online, their reviews online, their reputation; Demonstrations of their work can be viewed while being asked about their current and former clients. Such customers can be contacted to find out about their experience with that service provider.
3. Share “By them with you”
Do they share with you what they are doing and why? If you ask. You can find out by contacting your other clients. In your absence, how the water will be tested, or running the water vacuum or checking any number of other do-it-yourself items, taken care of by you between your visits.
4. Emergency services
Can you repair any element of the pool if it breaks down at some point? Do you offer emergency services? If the pool leaks or something unfortunate happens at midnight or on vacation, will they be available to help you? What are your fees for emergency visits?
5. Licensed and insured
Swimming in a dirty pool can be harmful to your health. Find a service provider that is properly licensed by the state. It is also important to verify that each potential provider has adequate insurance coverage.