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We're Interested in a pool, what do we do now?


Sit down with your family and make a list of what your pool needs are. You’ll find you have many more needs for the pool area than just for swimming. Here are some examples of what you need…

• Sport Pool (for water sports) or Diving Pool?
• Lots of length needed? Is there a lap swimmer in the family?
• Spa (for soaking or relaxing)?
• Raised Spa with spillway into pool (creates visual impact)?
• Waterfall or fountain (sound of water is very appealing)?
• Tropical look (landscaping makes visual impact)?
• Barbecue area or outdoor kitchen needed?
• Sun Area (separate from table area for privacy)?
• Raised planters (adds touch of elegance)?
• Gazebo or overhead structure (for entertaining or shade)?
• Fireplace or fire pits?
• Putting Green?
• Beach entry or tanning ledge?

Submitted by:
Gohlke Pools
Denton, TX
www.aquatechpools.com/gohlkepools
  • We're Interested in a pool, what do we do now?
  • What should we have ready for the designer's visit?
  • What size pool is best for us?
  • How long will it take to complete my pool?
  • Are there any gray areas (things we may overlook) that need to be allowed for?
  • We're buying/building a new home and would like the pool in the mortgage. How do we handle this and when can you start the pool?
  • Why is there sometimes a wide margin of difference in price among builders?
  • Does my homeowner's insurance increase when I have a swimming pool?
  • Is it mandatory that I have a fence?
  • How much does it cost to operate my pool?
  • How much does a pool cost?
  • How long does it typically take to build a pool?
  • How soon can you start construction on my pool?
  • What does the layout and/or stakeout entail?
  • What happens during excavation?
  • What is the forming and steel for?
  • What is the next step in the process after the forming and steel is done?
  • What is the "gunite" process?
  • What else has to be done after the gunite is finished?
  • You mentioned tile & coping, plaster and stone. Can you give me a bit more info on those?
  • How long does my pump last?
  • How long will the plaster finish last?
  • What are Some Questions I Should Ask When Purchasing a Pool?
  • How long does it take to start? When can we start?
  • How long does it take to build?
  • What about payments?
  • What kind of warranty do you offer?
  • What are standard depths? Sports pool?
  • How much does it cost to operate/maintain a swimming pool?
  • How do we charge for the pool?
  • Does the shape factor into the cost?
  • What type of equipment is used?
  • Do you have insurance?
  • Do you use sub contractors?
  • Are permit costs included in our price?
  • How much do you charge to come out to my house for repairs?
  • How long should I run my pump each day? Why that long?
  • How do I backwash?
  • When do I backwash?
  • Water samples - how much water? What type of container? Where to take it from?
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