I started preparing for a fiberglass pool by FIRST reading everything on this website. Do your research! YOU should decide what model of pool, filter, pump, returns, skimmers, concrete, etc, who pulls permits, who does the electrical, who does the plumbing, who buys the gravel, what size gravel (#8 for backfill), fence, etc. before you seek a builder. Then put it all in writing including part numbers, sq ft concrete (stamped, etc), dirt removal, site cleanup, resodding/seeding, water fill, etc. Include EVERYTHING in writing. Then, start your process of looking for a PB. I opted to purchase and install the majority of the components, did my own wiring, and made arrangements with a neighbor to take the dirt removed. I bought the fence and PB will install on concrete, etc....
When I talked to a PB that was not willing to break EVERYTHING down I crossed him off the list. In the end you get what you ...
With 1500 sqft stamped concrete we spent $49K