Common Mistakes When Purchasing a Pool

Mistake #1

Not Designing your Pool Correctly:

It probably seems basic. You look out into your backyard one morning while quietly drinking your coffee and begin to realize just how nice it would be to be able to sit with that same cup of coffee beside your state-of-the-art pool.

Before running out the door and down the street to the first pool installer that you can find, it's important to note that there are several basic mistakes (easily rectifiable) that people in your shoes make when purchasing a new pool. So, take off your running shoes, refill your cup of coffee and read on.

Diving Boards

Many, many people, when designing a backyard pool, believe that they "need" the deep end and the diving board only to realize after installation that the deep end is hardly used and the diving board is gathering dust. Most families, mine included, spend all of their time in the shallower end of the pool- where the smaller children are safer and where the adult can stand and lounge. Not only that, but most pool games are set-up and played within the safely of the shallower end, as well.

Another great reason to seriously re-consider adding a deep end to your pool is that for most pool owners, their insurance is substantially less when the pool is all the same depth. The risk for injury or drowning decreases a great deal with a pool that does not have a deep end.

Be sure to think about the big picture- not only what you want your pool to look like but also what your vision is for your entire yard. Discuss this with your pool installer BEFORE you sign with them to ensure that they will be able to provide you with everything you want.