Thinking about building a pool? ...
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There are so many benefits to building a pool that they're impossible
to list. For starters, a pool is a wonderful way to bring and keep families
together. It's a focal point for entertaining - the perfect venue for
a neighborhood barbeque, or an evening cocktail party for business associations.
A pool can be a couple's private retreat; a relaxing haven to unwind and
unburden the stresses of the daily grind. The pool can also be the healthy
"exterior environment" that finally draws a reluctant child
out of their social "shell." The list goes on and on, but most
importantly, inground swimming pools make memories that last a lifetime...
Memories for children of all ages.
That all sounds great, but why do I need a consultant?
An AquaVision consultant is crucial to your inground pool project regardless
of (and especially because of) your budget. The most common misconception,
with regard to consulting, is that a consultant is only for the "wealthy",
and that the consultant's fees will add considerably to the overall cost
of the project. Actually, the opposite is true. Regardless of your budget,
our services will save you time, money, and considerable stress.
You've arrived at this decision to build an inground pool to enrich your life. And when you slip into that sparkling blue water you'll know that you were right, it's more than just a pool... It's a lifestyle. But getting there can be extremely confusing and stressful. Where do you start? Simply inviting pool builders or pool contractors to your home to tell you about their inground pools may leave you more confused than when you started. In order to survive in a highly competitive business, pool builders make every attempt to separate themselves from the competition with "exclusive features" that make apples-apples value comparisons almost impossible for the layman. Every builder has a different story, and with today's inground pools having more optional bells and whistles than a Lear Jet, sorting fact from fiction can be difficult, at best.
Don't get discouraged... Building the pool is a wonderful idea, but there's more... What's the best time of year to build? How long will it take? Could there be additional charges?... How much? Most builders would like nothing more than to be perfectly honest while answering those questions, but they know from painful experience that they could lose your business if they're totally honest with their answers. So it becomes a game of "managing your expectations" while you begin to feel as if you're given information a-teaspoon-at-a-time.
And how about this question? Is this pool properly equipped for my needs? Five different builders will give you five different answers to that question. Why? Because offering too many options for your pool may make one builder's price significantly higher than the other builders' prices. Pool builders are competing fiercely against each other, while guessing at what your "maximum comfort level" (budget) might be. They know if they guess wrong and offer too many options, they may be priced too high. Most builders are reluctant to explain all of the available options. The bottom line is that straight answers to your expectation questions, and a "complete picture" of what's available to you can be elusive.
Hang in there... Building the pool is one of the best decisions you've ever made. But think about this. In the overall list of priorities, while the builder is trying to separate himself from the competition, and manage your expectations, and guess at your budget, where do your best interests fit in to the swimming pool design specification?
The AquaVision Pools Alternative
Our agenda is your satisfaction. It's that simple. With almost 30 years
experience in every aspect of the inground swimming pool business, Bud
Sudhop is uniquely qualified to give you the complete picture of what
is available, what to expect, and most importantly, how to maximize the
value of your purchase and avoid overpaying.
Take the "Shoulda-Woulda-Coulda" out of your inground pool project. We know the industry inside and out. We know the trends and the classics; the truly remarkable technologies from the gimmicks; and the "pipe dreams" from the realities. And... Our fees will seem small compared to the savings you'll enjoy through a true competitive bid process.
After all, we're not talking about a painted concrete rectangle in the middle of barren landscape anymore. Consumer demand has driven the swimming pool industry to never-before-seen levels of technology and innovation in equipment and optional features for inground swimming pools. Baby Boomers never had it so good. As children, the Baby Boomer's joy of pool ownership was tarnished somewhat by the maintenance that was required. Today, a well designed and specified inground pool should take only a few minutes a week to maintain. In addition, a variety of textures and finishes available to personalize inground pools and enhance their natural settings have evolved the pool into so much more than just a pool. Inground pools today are an exterior extension of our living space, and should be specified and designed for extended use enjoyment. Practically speaking though, what's right for your neighbor may not work for you at all. At AquaVision, we strive to achieve the perfect balance of form and function for your individual needs, and we make sure you don't overpay in the process.
How much will consulting cost?
An initial, no-obligation site meeting to assess your needs is free and
can be arranged by calling us at 215-230-3302.
The fee for our independent design, specification and bid review services will be more than offset by the savings you'll experience during an informed pool purchase. As a result, the peace of mind that you will enjoy from knowing that you've made the right choices for your new pool, and your complete satisfaction when the job is done, usually costs little to nothing in the overall cost of the project.
We'll independently design and specify the inground pool environment of your dreams; tailor-made and unique to you and your property.
Other "New Pool Construction" Services
AquaVision Pools offers Site Feasibility Evaluations (for difficult sites
and pending real estate purchases), and Professional Pool Layout Services.
