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I want to build my own pool in Fort Worth, Texas. I used to be a GC for a national homebuilder so I know the process. Does anyone have any advice, suggestions on contractors, designers, etc. I was quoted 50K for a simple 14 x 28 pool with a 7 x 7 hot tub and only 200' of Decking. Pools are not complicated, the automated controls a little, but plumbing, electrical, and steel work are not rocket science.
You might want to check out this website:
http://www.howibuiltmyownpool.com/
Ben Choi was a user here in the early 2000's and ended up building his own pool. He documented the process extensively.
Interestingly, in reviewing his site today, I found that he notes that I discouraged him from doing it himself. However, I think his site pretty much shows that he's the exception to the rule. As a contractor yourself, you may find his site very helpful. But I think the majority of people, after seeing all that is involved, and all that he did, will decide maybe they really don't want to go that way.
Ben (not Choi) / PoolDoc
PS. I deleted a post another new user who was promoting his "whole sale pool design service". Not only do I not allow that sort of self promotion here, this business was only 6 months old, and was in partnership with a guy (Emron Todd Wright) who is an Internet "promotion" and marketing guy.