Pool Contractor in Phoenix: Top Five Things You Need to Cover Before Signing a Contract

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Pool Contractor in Phoenix

• Top Five Things You Need to Cover Before Signing
  a Contract

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Pool Contractor in Phoenix
Before you select a pool contractor in Phoenix,
you have some homework to do so you make the
right decision.
First, you need to research possible candidates
for your project.
At a minimum, this step requires asking people
you trust for references, going online and
reviewing contractors that fit your requirements,
visiting referral sites for reviews and tapping
into trade organizations for additional
guidelines.
After collecting the information from your
research, you can start to narrow down your list
of viable candidates.
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Pool Contractor in Phoenix
To get the best pool contractor in Phoenix for
your project, you need to meet with each of your
prospects face-to-face.
You need to treat this meeting like an interview
youre hiring someone to work for you, so you
must put in the time and effort necessary.
This presentation focuses on what you need to ask
a prospective pool contractor in Phoenix during
your interview.
The goal of these meetings is to judge each
companys business, competence, commitment to
your project and credibility in the market.
You also need to carefully evaluate the contract
terms with each contractor.
You might love a contractor, but not be able to
live with the terms they set forth.
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Pool Contractor in Phoenix
The examples below show questions you must ask
your pool contractor in Phoenix.

• The Business of the Pool Contractor in Phoenix
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• How many years has the company been in business?
  Although many competent contractors start a
  business and dont yet have the history behind
  them, you may not want to be the guinea pig.
  Companies that have been in business for several
  years have a track record and customer
  testimonials you can evaluate.
• Is the contractor licensed and bonded? Visit the
  Registrar of Contractors for further information
  on the benefits of selecting contractors with
  these credentials.
• Does the contractor have insurance, and if so,
  what type? This is a critical area to make sure
  you cover all your bases. Property damage,
  workmans compensation and personal liability
  need to be covered by the pool contractor.
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Pool Contractor in Phoenix
The examples below show questions you must ask
your pool contractor in Phoenix.
The Business of the Pool Contractor in Phoenix

• Does the contractor have an office and showroom?
  Having a physical location you can visit calms
  the nerves of many homeowners. Chances are,
  theyre working with a stable pool contractor in
  Phoenix with strong ties to the community.
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• What organizations does the contractor belong to?
  Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau?
  What about the Association of Pool and Spa
  Professionals (APSP)?
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• Always ask why you should do business with the
  contractor. Your pool contractor should have no
  problem answering this question and providing
  evidence of a solid track record to back them up.
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The examples below show questions you must ask
your pool contractor in Phoenix.
Contract Terms

• What warranties are provided? You absolutely
  must get a warranty. If not, keep looking.
  Carefully evaluate the terms of your warranty so
  you know exactly what is covered and not covered.
  And remember to work with stable companies. If
  your pool contractor goes out of business, your
  warranty is worthless.
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• What does the proposed price include? Could
  there be additional costs and what might those
  be? You need to know exactly what youre paying
  for and every service and equipment cost needs to
  be spelled out.

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The examples below show questions you must ask
your pool contractor in Phoenix.
Service

• Will the pool contractor in Phoenix do a final
  site clean up? Is this service included in your
  contract price?
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• Will the pool contractor give you a training
  session? You need to be taught how to use your
  pool equipment and how to maintain your pool.
• Whos going to be doing the work? Are they
  employees of your pool contractor in Phoenix?
  Make sure you know what work may be
  subcontracted. Who will be responsible for the
  performance of these contractors?

Pool Equipment and Building Techniques

• What brand and type of equipment will be used in
  your project? Is it top-of-the-line and proven
  in the market place? Is it the latest
  technology?  

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The examples below show questions you must ask
your pool contractor in Phoenix.
References

• Can your pool contractor provide a selection of
  finished projects for you to contact the owner
  and/or visit? You want to see first-hand the
  quality of their work and how they treated their
  customers. Get a list of dozens of names you can
  choose from and talk to at least five former
  customers.
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• Ask about supplier references. Customers often
  overlook this reference check. Good supplier
  relationships mean your pool contractor in
  Phoenix has paid its bills.
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Installing a pool is an exciting process, if you
select the right pool contractor in Phoenix.
With the right company, the project will go
smoothly and youll be enjoying your new pool in
no time!
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About the Author
Jim Lucas is Vice President of Design at Creative
Environments, the largest and most respected
landscape and pool design company in Arizona
since 1950. For more information about Pool
Contractor in Phoenix, visit our website at
http//www.creativeenvironments.com.