As it constitutes a substantial investment, careful consideration must precede any acquisition of a swimming pool. The following 5 points should be considered before getting started.
A successful swimming pool project requires a controlled budget. Keep control of your finances by considering doing some incidental work yourself, such as earthmoving. However, make sure you have the means in terms of tools and technique. Many professional resources are available online to find out how much a swimming pool costs. You will discover, for example, that the kit pool is a good option if you aspire to an in-ground pool, without intending to break the bank.
Buried, semi-buried, above ground, the current market offers many possibilities in terms of pool configuration. Each option comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. If the in-ground swimming pool brings real aesthetic added value, its construction involves heavier tax and administrative procedures. Tight budgets will quite naturally turn to above-ground models which also make it possible to optimize the use of the yard.
Maintenance is a critical parameter for properly enjoying your pool. Prior to acquisition, consider what each model/type entails, in terms of maintenance. This will naturally prove to be more restrictive for buried models. In particular, you will need to consider solutions for water treatment, pond filtration and wintering. Include in your budget the acquisition of specific equipment such as pumps, skimmers, pH regulators and other pool covers and robots.
You have a great deal of latitude to arrange your swimming pool according to the aesthetics that suit you. Make up your mind, however, before the installation work begins. A platform and an access staircase are, for example, to be provided if you want to surround your pool with a wooden deck. The pool deck is an interesting aesthetic choice if you are considering an above ground model. Especially since this platform can be repacked at the same time as the pool, at the end of the season.
Do you want to put the dishes in the big ones and plan a real landscaped swimming pool? Agree with a specialist on the possibilities allowed by the surface you have. Depending on the opportunities, he will possibly advise you to mount pool fountains or add a Zen garden in the extension of the pool. And above all, we must not forget the integration of the safety devices provided for by the legislator.
If you are installing an in-ground or semi-in-ground swimming pool, you generally cannot do without external service providers. Ideally, call on a worker who has joined the FPP. This is, for you, the guarantee of work carried out according to the rules of the art by a professional insured for ten years and rigorously trained and informed. Ask to see his portfolio of past work to assess how well he can adapt to your expectations. If he can produce a labeling certificate for you, consider that you are dealing with a trusted pool specialist.
