This will be our first pool.
After several bids we are about to embark on the task of selecting a builder and getting started. Our location is in the deep south, and our inground gunite sports pool selection is a 3x5x4 (18'xi36'), Jandy 1.5 H.P. filter pump w/CV460 SF cartridge, Jandy chlorine generator (salt system), 2 skimmers, a light or two, a Polaris 280 auto cleaner w/3/4 H.P. booster pump, 2 anti-vortex 8" main drains,6 returns with adj. JetFlow eyeballs in pool, a few hundred SF of decking, white plaster, coping 12" flagstone, tile,
My apologies for not reading all the postings relating to the aforementioned equipt.
After having dealt with the BBB several years ago, it appeared this service is not very efficient when problems arise (letter writing contest) as we are a little worried about choosing the right folks. It is our understanding the mark-up on pools is significant, with most local builders using the same sub.s for the gunite, plaster, and concrete work.
Our plans include visiting a few new pool owners from each contractor (if possible) before our selection.
I guess my biggest fears are the structural integrity of the gunite (leaks) and the appropriate matching of equipment to our needs...no. of skimmers, sizing of pump, pool cleaning equipt. adequacy etc.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
After several bids we are about to embark on the task of selecting a builder and getting started. Our location is in the deep south, and our inground gunite sports pool selection is a 3x5x4 (18'xi36'), Jandy 1.5 H.P. filter pump w/CV460 SF cartridge, Jandy chlorine generator (salt system), 2 skimmers, a light or two, a Polaris 280 auto cleaner w/3/4 H.P. booster pump, 2 anti-vortex 8" main drains,6 returns with adj. JetFlow eyeballs in pool, a few hundred SF of decking, white plaster, coping 12" flagstone, tile,
My apologies for not reading all the postings relating to the aforementioned equipt.
After having dealt with the BBB several years ago, it appeared this service is not very efficient when problems arise (letter writing contest) as we are a little worried about choosing the right folks. It is our understanding the mark-up on pools is significant, with most local builders using the same sub.s for the gunite, plaster, and concrete work.
Our plans include visiting a few new pool owners from each contractor (if possible) before our selection.
I guess my biggest fears are the structural integrity of the gunite (leaks) and the appropriate matching of equipment to our needs...no. of skimmers, sizing of pump, pool cleaning equipt. adequacy etc.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.