Swimming pools are a luxury that few can afford. When you decide to build a swimming pool in your home, selecting a swimming pool construction company is a brand new experience. In all likelihood, you’ll do it only once in your lifetime and it’s going to cause a huge dent to your wallet – so you must be diligent to select pool construction companies with the skill to deliver quality outputs and finishes. Here are a few tips for choosing swimming pool construction companies in NSW.
Determine Your Budget
Constructing new swimming pools is significantly expensive – perhaps you need to save up before you can make such a hefty investment. Always make sure you are aware of all the peripheral costs involved that are not part of the construction contract. These may include pool fencing and landscaping, which is an additional cost. Your swimming pool construction company should be equipped to offer you a detailed break-up of costs involved and should recommend additional services when necessary.
Choose Between Bounteous Pool Designs
Any swimming pool construction company should have the technical know-how and expertise to deliver ample pool designs that match your backyard layout and home décor. Always get a sample design from the construction company, so that you are aware of the design concept during the building process.
Choose Contractors With Sufficient Experience
While pool constructions are known to cost a significant amount of money, it would be foolhardy to cut costs by hiring fly-by-night and cheap contractors. Most often, a shoddy job may need complete replacement – costing even more than before. When you build a pool, structural integrity and building reliability are supremely important. If your pool structure has construction faults initially, it could end up being an expensive mistake in the long run. An established pool construction company is looking to protect its reputation, so they are more likely to ensure safe and durable workmanship. A swimming pool contractor must also possess a licence issued by the NSW Fair Trading for swimming pool building. Do an online licence check to ensure that your builder’s licence is valid.
Check Insurance Provisions
Your swimming pool construction company must provide you with a home warranty insurance certificate for any type of construction where the price is over $20,000. In cases where the contract price is unknown, but the cost of labour and materials is expected to exceed $20,000, your builder must also possess the certificate. Check for this insurance provision before you pay any deposit and before work commences.
Hire a Swimming Pool and Spa Alliance (SPASA) Member
SPASA represents companies related to the swimming pool industry in NSW and Australia-wide. These members include contractors, pool builders, consultants and retailers that follow a strict Code of Ethics for the industry. They undergo specialised training and have access to advanced resources to maintain a standard of high professionalism in the industry.
Get in touch with your local councils regarding approvals and natural conditions that may impact your swimming pool. All homeowners in NSW should also be aware that new pools must have a Certificate of Compliance from April 29, 2015 – make sure that your swimming pool construction company has the capability to meet these regulations. If you need more information on building swimming pools in your area, get in touch with us at Murray Property.