Although summer is still pretty far away, if you are considering
purchasing a pool, now is the time to start your research. We’re giving you a jumping off point for the process with these three things you need to do before you buy your pool.
1. Figure Out Your Motives For Wanting A Pool
This isn’t as simple of a process as it seems. Really ask yourself why you want a pool. Do you want it for family to enjoy and play in, or are you a swimmer and want a place to train? If you want it for
family fun, are your children younger or older? Younger children are probably going to need a shallow end, and older children may want a deep end to dive into or play games in. Pools, especially in-ground pools, are large commitments; are you willing to keep up with the
maintenance? Looking at your motives for a pool will help you to better determine if a pool is the appropriate backyard accessory, because we don’t want it to end up being an unused space that you sank a lot of money into.
2. Establish Your Budget
You’ll need a pretty penny to be able to purchase a pool, so planning out your budget for this expense is a necessity. You can’t plan out your pool if you can’t pay for it. Begin looking at your accounts and seeing what money you’ll be able to put into it out of pocket, what you’ll need to finance, etc. While you’re planning, start looking at
financing options and make sure you are eligible and meet the terms of the loan options in your current financial state. While you won’t be able to plan out exactly how much the pool is going to cost without actually going through the purchasing process, knowing how much you are able to spend will be helpful for you and your contractor.
3. Begin Researching Your Desired Size, Shape and Material
This step is a lot more fun than the previous two, because it involves envisioning and brainstorming about your dream pool. Think about the
pool shape you’d like to have: maybe rectangular, kidney-shaped, or custom? Do you like the look of concrete pools or fiberglass more? You can find images of pools that you like and compare them all to see which features you would like from each of them. Have some fun with this part, but be sure to keep your motives and your budget in mind while brainstorming.
