Jun 21 2007
Having an in-ground swimming pool installed involves dozens of critical, complex decisions for homeowners decisions that can make or break their enjoyment of the pool. Repair-Home.com, an online, interactive home repair resource, simplifies the process of finding a reputable swimming pool contractor by linking homeowners to top area contractors.
"A swimming pool can greatly enhance your home's value and appeal, but it is important to find the right contractor for the job," said Allison Beatty, founder of RenovatorsPlace.com, a premier online home improvement resource. "Visit Repair-Home.com first and see how the contractor search feature can streamline the process."
Repair-Home.com offers numerous articles to help homeowners find their way through the maze of decisions and find local swimming pool contractors. One Repair-Home.com article, "The "Ultimate Swimming Pool Contractor Checklist", contains 15 key factors to consider when hiring a contractor. The checklist advice covers a multitude of considerations: how to make sure the contractor is not a "fly-by-night" operation, what should be included in the contract, who should provide liability and worker's compensation insurance, and how homeowners should make the final payment for the project.
Repair-Home.com features articles that advise homeowners to recognize these pitfalls before they become problems:
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Deciding which swimming pool to build, and even when to begin construction, are key decisions that can affect cost and enjoyment.
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The odds are that the swimming pool contractor won't be the builder, so the homeowner will need to stay alert during construction and insist on good communication among all parties.
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Future maintenance, service and repair on the swimming pool should also be considered up front when choosing a contractor.
The key to a happy ending when installing an in-ground swimming pool is for homeowners to ask the right questions and get clear answers at the beginning of the process rather than later. Repair-Home.com helps homeowners know which questions to ask and links them to top swimming pool contractors in their area.