Q: How do I select the right contractor to build my pool?
A: Choosing the right contractor to build your dream pool is very important. This can be a major investment and knowing who to trust is crucial. One of the most important things that you can do is to interview your prospective contractor carefully. Ask for their contractor’s license number and verify what categories they are licensed in. Some additional questions you may wish to ask are:

• How long has your contractor been in business?
• What is their reputation in the community?
• Can you get reliable references from a friend or neighbor?
• Will the contractor allow you to see some of his completed work?
• Are they good standing with the State Contractor’s License Board?

Q: How do I arrive at a good design, especially if I have small space?
A: Our design expert will meet you at your home at no cost to discuss your needs and desires. A good design is one that meets your needs and fits your budget. It is important to determine how you intend to use your pool. For some its exercise, for other’s its family fun, and there are those who simply want the serenity provided by a beautiful view from their home. A good builder, like Hire Standards, can construct pools in yards of all sizes and shapes. Let us show you what is possible to make your dreams a reality.

Q: Why do costs estimates vary when the pools seem to be so similar?
A: The price of a pool is determined by much more than just the size and shape of the pool. Unfortunately, many contractors do not include some of the most important factors affecting cost in their printed estimates. Expertise in design, length of the time required for construction, quality of materials used, craftsmanship, and ongoing customer service all should be considered. Hire Standards incorporates all of these factors when estimating. Also, we never submit a low introductory bid with the intent of making expensive changes later during construction.

Q: What factors affect the cost of building my swimming pool?
A: Construction costs for the pool itself do not vary much from pool to pool. Prices can be affected slightly by ease of access onto your property, demolition requirements prior to construction, and local permit costs. The size and design of the pool affects cost too, but not as much as you might think. Much of the variation in price is based on what is placed around your pool to enhance the design. The size and materials used in your deck, patios, waterfalls, and many other features can be simple or sensational. As the customer, you have the greatest influence on your budget as you control the design of the areas surrounding your pool.