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    New Build in La Verne, CA

    Ok. Below is what we have planned....1st pool so would love any input on anything I'm missing or should think about. 32x16 (toying with 18') with 7'x7' spa. Pentair Clean & Clear 420 sq ft filter Pentair IntelliFlo pump Pentair Mastertemp 400 Pentair Rainbow inline chlorine feeder Autopilot...
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    Best Pool Cleaner for Oak Trees

    Hi All, In the process of bidding PB for a pool. Our yard has several live oak trees that - once trimmed - will shade approx 1/4 of the pool. Does anyone have any advise on the best pool cleaning system to handle the trees and acorns etc. We researched: auto pool cover - dropped due to...
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    Cost for Automation

    Hi All, In the negotiating/picking a PB phase and have a quick question. The PB that we are leaning toward has quoted us $2175 for pentair easy touch 4-station as an update ($2700 for 8 station). All other pb's had this included in their base price so I can't gauge the cost. When I look on...
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    Payment Plan Question

    Regarding the payment plan, is it standard to require final payment on the day that the pool is plastered? I read here (and completely agree) that we should reserve final payment until the pool is completely finished. To me, filled and all equipment working would be completely finished but...
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    Pool Expertise needed!

    Hi All, We have been interviewing pool contractors for 2 months and I can't seem to sort through all the bids/conflicting information. We are looking to build a pretty standard saltwater 32x16 with 7x spa, 2 waterfall features, 50 linear feet of stacked stone, 800ft acid washed deck, hybrid...