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Thanks for the reply! We decided that it would drive us crazy and told PB last night it needed to be fixed. He initially acquiesced and said they'd try to fix it today and stay on schedule. They're still not on site and said they're trying to get the parts... he said overall it's going to be...

Thanks everyone for the replies! We decided that it would drive us crazy and told PB last night it needed to be fixed. He initially acquiesced and said they'd try to fix it today and stay on schedule. They're still not on site and said they're trying to get the parts... he said overall it's...

Pool reno here that's gone wrong (will save the details) and been grossly delayed (originally to be done by Memorial Day). Now we're supposed to be done this weekend. Upgraded to code compliant drain, but it's crooked by a few inches. We're doing grey plaster and, per PB, with grey drain...

Thank you!

We are renovating our 18' x 35' rectangular gunite pool and are building a sun shelf in the shallow end and two benches as exit points in the deep end (see attached). We have a toddler and another on the way, but I want the shelf to be useful for years to come, by being able to use with lounge...

Thank you all!!!! Ajw22 indicated info on existing equipment etc. would be helpful. I have attached some pictures of existing equipment, pool and decking as well as some preliminary notes on the landscaper's and pool proposals. Outlined below are the upgrades we are considering thus far...

Thank you, both! Bmoreswim, your build link is great! I noticed you're in Maryland and that you spoke with 4 / 5 contractors. Do you mind sharing the names? Thus far, our most serious conversations and quotes have been with a smaller shop in NOVA that serviced our pool over the last couple...

Any recommendations for good contractors (or experiences with the bad) in the DC metro area to do a 30-40 year old (20'x40') pool reno, including replaster, adding a sunshelf, new lighting, new coping and tile and adding an automatic pool cover? We also are working with a landscaper /...