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What are Some Questions I Should Ask When Purchasing a Pool?

When buying a pool, here are some important questions you should ask:

• Will it take longer than 4-6 weeks to finish?

• Is a deposit required?

• Are you licensed and bonded?

• Are references available?

• Do you have your own service department to handle warranty and maintenance issues?

• How many contractors will have to be used? Are the contractors insured? Are they from out of town?

• How many materials are available and how many colors do they come in?

• Do I have a retainage to hold or will I have to pay 100% before the pool is finished?

• Do you charge by square footage or linear footage? The latter charges you for shape.

• Will I see the person who sold me the pool again?
 

 Submitted by:
Ewing Aquatech Pools
Baton Rouge, LA
www.aquatechpools.com/ewingaquatech


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