How to Buy a Swimming Pool
Calculate the lifetime cost of a pool to determine your long-term budget.. Opt for an above-ground pool if you're on a tight budget.. Select an in-ground pool if cost is no concern.
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Calculate the lifetime cost of a pool to determine your long-term budget.
Calculate the lifetime cost of a pool to determine your long-term budget.
Opt for an above-ground pool if you're on a tight budget.
Opt for an above-ground pool if you're on a tight budget.
Select an in-ground pool if cost is no concern.
Select an in-ground pool if cost is no concern.
Go with a long, deep in-ground pool if you plan to swim laps.
Go with a long, deep in-ground pool if you plan to swim laps.
Choose a spacious in-ground pool for more recreational uses.
Choose a spacious in-ground pool for more recreational uses.
Opt for a heated pool if you live in a colder climate.
Opt for a heated pool if you live in a colder climate.
Check with city hall to see what permits may be required.
Check with city hall to see what permits may be required.
Contact pool contractors to get estimates on installation costs.
Contact pool contractors to get estimates on installation costs.
Ask contractors for references and talk to them about their prior work.
Ask contractors for references and talk to them about their prior work.
Hire a contractor with good references and experience.
Hire a contractor with good references and experience.
Have the pool installed in winter if you want to save money.
Have the pool installed in winter if you want to save money.
Choose to install the pool right before summer if you want to use it quickly.
Choose to install the pool right before summer if you want to use it quickly.
Install proper fencing, if required.
Install proper fencing, if required.
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