You and your designer have spoken and confirmed a scheduled appointment. While you are waiting we created a to-do or think about list to help give you an idea of what will be happening. We also left a blank section for you to write your questions down to go over with the designer. Do not feel that you have to do the backyard fun area section some have found that they get better backyard vision.
There is a lot of information about building a custom concrete swimming pool and we want you to be prepared as best as possible for your initial meeting.
Checklist of things to have, research or obtain for your appointment:
Financing: We do not offer pool financing however we have partners that other clients have used and have been very happy with. We always suggest to contact your local bank or financial advisor, they know you the best and will come up with various options that should meet your needs (or at least give you a budget to start with). If you would like to work with our financial partners please visit our website at: http://icpoolspa.com/financing.html
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Copy of your Property Survey: This helps identify any easements, building setbacks on both sides and rear of property, plus any other restrictions on the property. It also helps with future equipment access and determines the size of the machine needed. If you do not have a survey (you can contact your municipality to see if they potentially have one on file) or hire a surveyor.
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Septic and Well Water locates: If you have these systems it is a good idea to have a company locate the drain fields, tank (s) if they are clearly not marked on your survey. If it is an old survey you may want to update. If you are unsure contact your designer and they can give you a list of surveyors to contact.
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Overhead wires, underground utilities, and obstructions: If you have electric or cables wires that will be running through the “new pool area” they will have to be moved prior to excavation. (We do call Sunshine 811 before we excavate to make sure every utility has been flagged for underground obstructions). What do we need to remove in the future pool area.
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Homeowner Associations: If you live in a community you will want to check with them about what you need to do to get a swimming pool installed.
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I am at a loss and not sure what I really want? Never fear our designers are the best in the business they will help and guide you through the process. Our designers will listen and give you some ideas that you may have not thought of.
Our website is loaded with pictures and you can start looking at pool designs, colors, water features and what you can vision yourself swimming in. If you like our Facebook page you can look at the pools we are currently working on or completed. https://www.facebook.com/icpoolspa/ It helps to print or take a picture of the pool design you are looking for so you will have it for your meeting.
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Let’s have some fun grab a 100’ garden hose, measuring tape and some stakes or flags:
Pool Area: Take the garden hose and layout on the lawn the shape you think you would like your pool to be. Think about how deep you want it: standard (3’shallow-6’ deep end), play pool (3’shallow-6’center-4’ end), lap pool etc.
Spa: Want a spa add another hose (standard round spas are usually 6’ to 6-1/2’). By doing this you will have some basic ideas on the shape and size that you want.
Pool Deck: Take your stakes/flags and place them around the garden hose to get an idea how large you want the size of the pool deck area. Some customers have used empty cardboard boxes for a waterfalls, tables in pool area, etc. Set a chair in the deck area where you think you would like to set furniture or place the grill. Let your mind create your vision, it does help.
Take a picture & Write your Measurements Here (or as close as possible):
We like this Shape of a pool: Freeform________ Rectangular ______ Other_________
Pool Area: _________ Spa:__________ Deck:______ Length______ Width
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Pool & Water Features you may want to check or think about:
Beach Area, Illusion tank, Table, Stools, Sheer descents, Fountain,Tile & Interior colors
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Deck & Water Features you may want to check or think about:
Deck jets, rock waterfall, fire and or water bowls, risers, fire pits, Other:_____________
Concrete or Pavers
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Secure the pool area:
Screen Enclosure, Safety Fence, Existing fence & Pool Alarms
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Equipment Features you may want to check or think about:
Energy efficient pumps, Pool Valet, Gas heater, heat pump, solar, easy touch automation (phone link), chlorine salt generator, Led lights
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Write down all your questions as well, this way the designer can answer them at the meeting. There are no “dumb questions” this is your pool, at your home and will be a lifetime of memories for you. Remember the best thing about having a pool is to have fun, even at this early stage it will be exciting to watch your backyard dream come to life. See you soon,
