| The time has arrived; we have decided that we | | | | licenses, insurance and background before |
| are going to build a new swimming pool. What | | | | selecting any particular builder for your project. |
| should we do first? Here are some ideas to get | | | | One of the most important items to consider in |
| you started down the right path and on your way | | | | today's pool market is, choose a contractor who |
| to your new fun filled backyard. | | | | can offer 3D design pictures of your new |
| The best way to start the process is to locate a | | | | backyard swimming pool in the completed stage. |
| property survey, if available, to determine the | | | | Computer software is now available to design and |
| amount of space available for your new | | | | show your new swimming pool, spa, water |
| swimming pool. Once you have reviewed the | | | | features, landscaping, planters, outdoor furniture, |
| survey, scope out your property and decide the | | | | equipment location, outdoor kitchens and deck |
| best area and location for your new pool. Try to | | | | areas. Pictures should also show fencing, the |
| determine the shape of your pool, where you | | | | house in relationship to the pool, rivers, lakes or |
| would like the shallow and deep end, location of | | | | ponds in the surrounding areas. 3 D images and |
| the steps, location of water features, equipment | | | | pictures can show different colors of tile, decking, |
| location and size and area of the deck. Also think | | | | pool interior finishes and lighting. Contractors should |
| about fencing which may be required, landscaping, | | | | also offer different views of the pool and also be |
| outdoor kitchen areas, entertainment areas and | | | | able to show various shapes and designs which |
| yard lighting. | | | | would function on your property. |
| What is next? | | | | 3D design pictures are a great way to see and |
| The next item for consideration is which | | | | predict how your new backyard is going to look. |
| contractors will you have visit your property and | | | | Don't settle for a flat sketch or drawing, demand |
| offer a proposal for your new swimming pool? | | | | to see your new pool in its completed mode. Use |
| This is an important decision and should not be | | | | the pictures to help consider other items such a |
| taken lightly. Choose swimming pool contractors | | | | landscaping and fencing which should be |
| which can offer ideas and suggestions for your | | | | considered when costing out your project. |
| new backyard oasis. Contractors should not be | | | | Once your contractor has been chosen and the |
| afraid to offer corrections and improvements to | | | | construction has begun, have fun watching your |
| your ideas if necessary. Review contractor's | | | | 3D design turn into reality. |