First Impressions From Your Pool Builder
07/31/2020 | Categories: Pool Builder, Pool Design
An important part of the pool buying process is education. Swimming pools have advanced a lot in just the past decade. Advances in construction techniques, energy efficiency, and sanitation technology make pool ownership much simpler and more affordable than in the past. Unfortunately, there are still pool companies that have not embraced the advances within our industry. At Sunshine Fun Pools, we want you to be delighted with your pool and your pool-buying experience.
This multi-part guide should give you the information you need to separate the competent and trustworthy pool builders from all the rest. This month we’re focusing on first impressions.
First Impressions Last a Lifetime
Before signing any agreements or contracts, we suggest you interview prospective builders in person. Call them and schedule a time to meet them at the pool site, which is typically your home. Begin your evaluation immediately by asking the following questions:
- Are they polite and well-spoken on the phone?
- When you meet them in person do they have a professional appearance?
- Is their vehicle well-marked and clean?
- Are they punctual?
Ask them a series of questions to determine their business stability, technical competence, credibility, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Ultimately, you’ll have to decide for yourself whether you can trust the builder you’re speaking with. But these questions should give you some terrific insight into the person and company you’re considering doing business with.
Look for a pool builder who has a showroom or long-term lease in a commercial building. A showroom lets you view the builder’s products, see his operations, and meet some of his employees before you sign a contract. This shows that they are serious about their business, and not likely to leave town suddenly.
This type of builder is also more likely to have the financial resources to take care of things if there is a problem with your pool. A builder’s place of business doesn’t have to be newest or flashiest, but it should be organized, professional, and reflect the pride the company takes in their work.
The pool industry is famous (or infamous) for what is known as “Joe in a truck,” which is a guy working out of their pick-up truck, trying to build pools. Typically these guys brag that they don’t use skilled sub-contractors and that they build the pool themselves. This is a huge red flag. Anybody who lives in an RV, motel, or apartment building and works out of the back of a pick-up truck can leave town in the blink of an eye with your money. Check to see if he owns his own home, or is just renting. A pool builder with strong ties to the community isn’t likely to up and leave town.
Your Bryan-College Station Pool Builder
In our next segment, we will show you what to look for when determining a pool builder’s level of experience. At Sunshine Fun Pools, we want you to be delighted with your pool and your pool buying experience. We feel strongly that once you compare our resume to that of other builders, the choice will be clear about the value, expertise, and experience that Sunshine Fun Pools will provide to you.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
As the leading pool builder in Brazos Valley, Sunshine Fun Pools builds more than 100 pools each year while maintaining a 98 percent customer satisfaction rating. Founded in 2005, Sunshine Fun Pools specializes in custom pool design and quality construction, pool remodeling and pool maintenance services.
Call Sunshine Fun Pools today if you are looking for a professional, qualified customer pool builder in Bryan-College Station, Conroe, Navasota, Katy, Fulshear, The Woodlands, Franklin or Montgomery Country. For more Bryan College Station pool design tips, subscribe to their blog and YouTube Channel or ‘Like’ them on Facebook. You can also read their customer reviews to learn more about the exceptional services they provide.
Ready to get started on your own backyard oasis? Contact the Bryan College Station pool experts at Sunshine Fun Pools today!
