Hi! My Name is Jessica Walker and I am new to the group. My husband and I are in the early stages of becoming pool owners and a coworker of mine recommended we join the group because it has helped him and his wife tons. We have come across some bumps in the road that I would love any input or advice about. We had our first quote come back and we were told we are needing a retaining wall which is very common in Florida because of the sand and we have some sloping. However, this wall will not fall on our property, nor is it our property that is causing the sloping, it belongs to the CDD here in our community. After speaking with some people they feel the same way my husband and I do, the CDD should have to pay for at least part of the wall but after speaking with one of the property managers he said he does not see that happening because we are the ones that want a pool. That's the first bump. Second thing is we were told this wall would cost 20k if done by the pool company. Might any of you live in Florida and have had to build a retaining wall for your pool? If so, did you find it was better to go through the pool company or did you use an outside contractor? Last but not least, my husband and I can't agree on concrete or fiberglass. What are your thoughts and reasons for going with one or the other? Thank you so much for reading, I appreciate you. Have a great day!!