If you’re planning to install an in-ground swimming pool in your Northeast Ohio backyard, chances are you’ve put a lot of time and effort into making that must-have checklist. You’re looking for a free-form shaped pool with a lagoon-style hue that includes built-in seating and LED lights for nighttime swims.
The level of detail you put into the look and feel of your backyard pool design should match the efforts you put into choosing who will install that pool. After all, choosing the right pool installer can help you get the most out of your investment, while the wrong installer can make you miss out on summer fun (and not to mention, rack up a hefty bill in corrective repairs).
When it comes to pool installation in Northeast Ohio, here are the top qualities to look for in a professional installer.
1. Years of Experience
Before you invest in a professional pool installer, you’ll want to get a sense for their background in the space. How long have they been in business? If it’s been a number of years, this speaks to the quality of their work and their staying power among other local pool install companies. Do they have experience in installing the specific type of pool you want? If a fiberglass pool is your top pick, you’ll take comfort in knowing an installer has specific expertise in that pool style.
2. Appropriate Industry Credentials
Alongside experience in pool installation, you’ll also want the qualified credentials to back it up. Professional contractors should be able to show proof of a valid licensure that indicates they meet minimum education requirements for performing pool installations, under the regulation of the state of Ohio. Additional certifications tied to continuing education can be a further nod to the company’s efforts to keep up with the latest best practices and products in the industry.
3. Proper Insurance
Considering that a pool installer will be excavating in your backyard with heavy equipment, it’s important to make sure they are insured before work begins. While an experienced and certified installer uses the optimal techniques, there’s always the chance that a contractor may be injured on the job or that some property damage may occur during construction. In either event, proof of insurance coverage will provide you with the peace of mind that any issues are covered by the policy in place.
4. Uses Top-of-the-Line Brands
From the equipment that is used to perform the pool installation to the manufactured products, pool installation companies should utilize top-of-the-line brands. Ideally, the equipment should be designed for safety and durability, with the flexibility to navigate all types of pool installations. Meanwhile, the materials used to construct the pool should be ultra-rigid to reduce warping and bowing, as well as virtually maintenance-free to give you more time to enjoy your outdoor area.
5. Landscape Design Expertise
When a professional pool installer also happens to have a team of landscaping and horticulture experts at its disposal, you can easily pair your backyard pool with other landscape features like a paver patio or an outdoor pergola, as well as flowers and shrubs to frame the outdoor space. With a more complete outdoor living area, you’ll have a more visually appealing backyard as well as more reason to use the space throughout the summer and beyond.
Blue Impressions + Green Impressions = A Winning Combination
Blue Impressions is a sister company of Green Impressions — a first-class landscaping and design company that serves Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. We blend our experience to help you get not only the backyard pool of your dreams but a complete landscape that goes with it.
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