Angie’s List Tips: Hiring a Pool Builder

• Shop around: It’s always a good idea to get at least two or three bids to find the right price.
• Experience matters: Companies that have been in the business a long time often have a healthy track record, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give the new guy on the block a look.
• Document, document, document: Verify licensing, if applicable, and insurance. Get a list of subcontractors to be used.
• Body of work: Visit the company’s showroom, look at photographs, and consider visit former clients to see how some of the company’s other pool projects turned out.
• Rules & regulations: Contact your local building department for a complete list of rules, regulations and required permits.