Planning a pool remodeling project, Imperial Pool Builders offer advice
Your pool is starting to show signs and this is the year you’ve decided to undertake a swimming pool remodeling project. A swimming pool makeover can make a impressive difference in your outdoor living space.Make an appointment to talk with the contractors at Imperial Pool Builders about your potential pool renovation project.
Why might you consider a pool renovation project? To replace stained or chipped tiles or flaking paint. If you’re tired of the shape of the pool. If you want a new liner to breathe new life into the pool, or any number of other reasons. As with a new pool project, when it comes to the renovation, the sky’s the limit. The best time of the year for the renovation project could be during the off season so you don’t miss the whole summer of swimming time.
Keep this checklist in mind for your pool renovation:
- Has your lifestyle changed since you originally installed your pool? Do you want the renovation project to reflect those changes?
- Set a budget
- Upkeep varies depending on the type of pool material you chose
- Do you want to upgrade the lighting around the pool and patio area?
- Will you upgrade the landscaping? Remove plants, install them? What about fencing?
Planning a pool remodeling project
When you meet with your pool contractor here are some specifics to discuss:
- Do the tiles need to be removed, replaced, upgraded?
- Do want to replace the pavers surrounding the pool?
- Do you want to retile the whole pool and deck area for a new theme or color scheme?
- How about installing a fountain?
- A shallow or deep end?
- Want to add a spa to one end of the swimming pool?
- Do you need to incorporate a handicapped accessible area
- Update the pool’s finish
- Convert the pool to a completely different shape
- Update and upgrade your equipment to more energy efficient models
- Install a motorized pool cover
- Upgrade to a solar pool heating system
- Upgrade water and energy conservation elements including a cartridge filter system
- If you need a complete change, you can remove the existing pool and start from scratch, keep in mind, though that could come with a price tag of $50,000 or more.
Check with your pool contractor and your local code and zoning enforcement officers as your project could require you to file for building permits. Your pool contractor should know the scope of the project and the laws in your municipality and will likely help you file the paperwork.