Pool Buying Advice
When to Buy a Swimming Pool
When is the best time to plan, buy and build a pool? If a swimming pool or spa is part of your dream yard, you may be wondering… “When is the best time to do it?” To answer that question, you must keep in mind that there are three distinct steps involved.Planning
Before you can buy or build your pool or spa, you need a plan. You should begin planning as soon as possible. The sooner you start generating ideas, the better. That way, you will have more time to consider your most important needs and determine your best choices. Our Yardscape Design Guide can be a big help and it is free. We’d also be glad to work with you in person to help you plan the Yard of Your Dreams.
Buying
The best time to buy a pool may depend upon many personal factors but as far as the time of year is concerned, the best time to buy is nearly always now. There is a myth that pools are cheaper in the off-season and this is rarely true. The truth is, like any other product, the price is always going up and waiting will cost you. The myth is based upon the general policy of material suppliers and workmen to pass their price increases along in the spring, when their will be less buyer resistance to the increase. So, while it may not be cheaper to buy in the off-season it will cost you more to delay your purchase.
Building
As a general rule, except for weather related issues, it is easier and faster to build a pool or spa in the fall, winter or early spring because there is less demand on the available work crews. This makes both planning and dealing with the unexpected go more smoothly and the unexpected is always part of any construction project. It is also the best way to be sure your pool is ready for the late spring and summer when you will want to use it most.
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