swimming pool projectSwimming pool installations are one of the biggest ticket items that many homeowners undertake — after the purchase of the house, that is. If you’re considering having a swimming pool installed, you need to do your homework and find the perfect contractor for the job. Turning to the internet to locate a swimming pool contractor in Knoxville, Tennessee is the best first step but once you’ve checked there, you need to set up times to visit face to face with potential builders. What will you be looking for online? Testimonials, comments on their social media pages, reviews of their work, recommendations from former clients.

Once you have researched and narrowed your choices, check out their websites and make certain the services they offer coincide with the type of swimming pool you think you want. You should also have an idea of what kind of pool you’re looking for before you meet with a contractor — ie size, style, building material. Check the pool contractor’s credentials and whether he or she is licensed to operate in your state. Try to determine whether he has undergone training and his technical staff are certified service professionals.

The pool builders from Tipton Pools have photographs of completed work and that is something you will want to see with other potential pool builders as well. Many pool websites have a page specifically dedicated to the work they have accomplished. If the pool builder has pool designs that you like, make a note of it and ask about it.

Try to collect quotes from at least three contractors.  Make appointments with them once you find a couple of pool builders that seem to fit your needs. They should be happy to offer you names and contact information from former clients so that you can talk with them and see if they were satisfied with the results. You’ll likely be shopping price as well, so make certain when you speak with the them you are comparing apples to apples price-wise.

Does your potential pool builder have plaques on the walls that speak to any special training the builder or his staff have undergone, any professional affiliations they have and if they have received any awards for any civic or other duties. While being involved in the community certainly isn’t a requirement, many business people do belong to associations and community organizations and are proud to announce that fact.

Never sign any contracts, or feel pressured to sign any contracts, until you are satisfied with the terms and conditions and with feeling that all of your questions have been answered. Your contractor will likely request an upfront payment before they begin any work but we would caution you against working with any contractor who would make you pay in full. It’s typical to pay in installments as portions of the work are complete with the final payment being required once you are satisfied with the work that was performed.

Trust your intuition. If you like meeting with the pool contractor and if he or she answers your questions and you feel comfortable, it is a factor you should consider when making a final decision.