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    Building a New Pool in Dallas Suburb Advice Needed Please!

    Southernwind told us when we talked to them that they had raised their prices somewhere around 35% over the last three years. We had friends who used them and have loved their customer service. That's why we were hoping to use them. Hopefully we will be ok with Hauk!
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    Building a New Pool in Dallas Suburb Advice Needed Please!

    I really wish we had been able to go with Southernwind. They were my first choice but they couldn't come down anymore in price and their price was out of my budget. Because of the size of our pool they are using the #4 rebar on our pool and I will definitely be making sure that this is the case...
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    Building a New Pool in Dallas Suburb Advice Needed Please!

    We signed our contract yesterday. We asked for and received some changes in the payout structure. Our last payment is now once EVERYTHING is done, not when they plaster/pebble sheen the pool. I'm starting to get excited!
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    Building a New Pool in Dallas Suburb Advice Needed Please!

    Is there anything in the contracts usually about a release of lien from subcontractors? How is the payment schedule usually worked out? Right now we have talked to the builder and they want final payment when they fill the pool. Does that sound right?
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    Building a New Pool in Dallas Suburb Advice Needed Please!

    Hey everyone! We are currently looking to build a new in ground pool. We are first time pool builders and would love any advice. We are building a diving pool with a spa approximately 40x19 (free form). We are going with pebble sheen interior, in floor cleaning system by Paramount, and...