- Aug 5, 2013
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New Vinyl Pool Build – PA – Decision Time
3 very different proposals somewhat complete – details vary by builder. There are so many details, decisions and hard to keep everything straight!! I don’t have all the specific part numbers yet. I am trying to finalize decisions, details and check references. It seems the more I know, the more questions and decisions need to be made. LOL There are things I like and dislike about each builder. Each has been building pools for 20-50 years.
I would love to make a decision soon… appreciate any help and comments! How long was your decision process? How did you choose?
Builder 1- is a bit upscale and has polymer walls, French drain, Wider concrete deck, large equipment pad and provided a fairly detailed proposal
Builder 2 has hand written proposal and everything else verbal/email so far.
Builder 3 didn’t even come to the house. Provided an estimate by phone, but no details behind it. He is recommended by friends and is a high quality builder. He is slow to communicate back.
14x28 free form vinyl pool
- Steel 48 inch walls
- External steps in shallow and deep end (dogs!)
- 5’ 6” deep end
- 2 skimmers
- 3 returns
- 2 main drains
- 2 Color LED lights
- Safety cover with drain
- Cantilever coping
- 36inch Gray brushed concrete
- Timer
- Union Fittings
- DE or Cartridge
- Hayward (single speed) or Pentair (Intelliflo)
- AquaRite SWG
- Auto pool cleaner – one PB includes Dolphin. I am leaning toward Aquabot if buying myself.
3 very different proposals somewhat complete – details vary by builder. There are so many details, decisions and hard to keep everything straight!! I don’t have all the specific part numbers yet. I am trying to finalize decisions, details and check references. It seems the more I know, the more questions and decisions need to be made. LOL There are things I like and dislike about each builder. Each has been building pools for 20-50 years.
I would love to make a decision soon… appreciate any help and comments! How long was your decision process? How did you choose?
Builder 1- is a bit upscale and has polymer walls, French drain, Wider concrete deck, large equipment pad and provided a fairly detailed proposal
Builder 2 has hand written proposal and everything else verbal/email so far.
Builder 3 didn’t even come to the house. Provided an estimate by phone, but no details behind it. He is recommended by friends and is a high quality builder. He is slow to communicate back.
14x28 free form vinyl pool
- Steel 48 inch walls
- External steps in shallow and deep end (dogs!)
- 5’ 6” deep end
- 2 skimmers
- 3 returns
- 2 main drains
- 2 Color LED lights
- Safety cover with drain
- Cantilever coping
- 36inch Gray brushed concrete
- Timer
- Union Fittings
- DE or Cartridge
- Hayward (single speed) or Pentair (Intelliflo)
- AquaRite SWG
- Auto pool cleaner – one PB includes Dolphin. I am leaning toward Aquabot if buying myself.