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    Late New Build Post - DFW Texas

    Hey everyone, With all of the stress that comes with a pool build, I never got to post my install which was completed last October here in North Texas (DFW). Our lot is almost half an acre and we were originally going to build the pool at ground level, but the grading on our yard was so steep...
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    Help With Negotiation?

    Hello, I'm deciding between 2 fiberglass pool builders right now. One of the builders used to work for the other, which is a much larger company, and when the larger pool builder found this out, he undercut him by about 1k. His original quote was around 47k and he dropped it to 42k, taxes...
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    Hayward Omnilogic Installed During or Post Pool Installation?

    Hello, I'm interested in adding some automation to my planned pool. One of the builders I'm looking into does not install them, but says that its an easy after the fact install. The other builder does install it for $2,700. Does that seem like a fair installed price or can it be done cheaper...
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    2 Speed vs Variable Speed on 9k Gallon Pool

    Hello all, I received a quote from a builder to install a 9k Gallon pool, with built in spa. The quote includes a Hayward 2 speed pump, and it would be about $600 to move up to a variable speed. The electric rates here around $.06 pkwh.....does this seem like a worthwhile upgrade to you or...
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    Is Not Having A Rendering/CAD Drawing A Deal Breaker?

    Hello, The local pool builder that I'm interested in does not currently offer renderings of your build, but is something that they're working on. I've seen the the builders other installs and they're very nice and the clients are nothing but happy with them. My question is, would you NOT go...
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    Frustration with Pool Depth

    Hey everyone, I'm a newb here......we're in the process of deciding on the type of pool we want, and the biggest issue for me is deciding on the pool depth on the shallow and deep end. We decided on fiberglass, and the builder we're going with has several nice Leisure Pools models that we like...