FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

I often see pool companies advertise pools at very low prices. Can I really get a pool at these prices?

	Yes, it is possible to build a pool at very low prices. Most of these "low" prices are nothing more than "BAIT AND SWITCH". In order to build a cheap pool you will be compromising quality. A cheap pool may end up costing you more in the long run. Don't forget the old adage "You get what you pay for".

Why do estimates vary when the pools seem to be the same?

There are many factors that go into the building of a swimming pool, including the quality of material used. Some pool builders will not include some very important factors when giving an estimate and at the end of the job, you find that you have actually spent more than the original estimate. There are also places where a pool builder might cut costs. Here are some of them:

	*Craftsmanship*
	*Quality of Materials - pumps, filters, etc*
	Design
	Underground Strength
	Ease of Maintenance
	Warranty
	Service

Be sure that the company you trust to build your pool uses quality materials that are adequate to support the pool and that the company will stand behind the work.

A pool is a major investment. Are there any warranties?

	You should always compare the warranties on all pool builder you consider for your pool. Your warranty is only as good as the company that gives it. If they are out of business, so is your warranty. *Make sure that that you receive all Warranties in WRITING, never accept anything verbally.*

What does it mean to have a "Lifetime structural warranty"?

	What this means is that the gunite structure will hold water for as long as you live in your home. Like all warranties, this is only as good as the company backing it. Some companies, including Elite Pools and Spas, will transfer the warranty time if you happen to sell your home during the warranty period.

How long will it take to build my pool?

	From the day that excavation actually begins, it should take between 30 and 45 days (weather permitting). Keep in mind, that excavation does not begin the same day you sign your contract. Before we begin on your pool, there are certain things which must happen first:

	Financing: Unless you are paying cash for the pool, you must acquire financing. For you convenience, we can recommend a bank
	Homeowner Association: If you live in a subdivision with an active HOA, permission must be a acquired prior to excavation
	Marking and finding Utility lines
	Permits must be acquired from your city or county: Permits can sometimes hold up the process depending on your city/county and the time of the year. Elite Pools and Spas* will tell you how long this normally takes*

We lead very busy lives. Do we have to be home during construction of our pool?

	There will only be a few times which you must be home during construction: the day the swimming pool is excavated; and the day(s) the electrician and gas people are there. You will also need to water down the gunite structure 2 to 3 times a day for about 7 days, as well as be there to turn the water off after the pool is filled to the mid-tile line.

Does the shape of the pool we want impact the price we pay?

	Yes. Pools are priced by the perimeter of the swimming pool, therefore, a curve shaped swimming pool is less expensive than a rectangular pool.