Advice on a new pool in Plano, Tx

[cajunfla]

why not fiberglass?

[GTakacs]

I believe it is the Nature 2 Pro G however, I did some research on it and there is a Nature2 Pro G Plus system now - is that the one you are recommending or the Nature2 Pro G?

Nature 2 Pro G Plus is a Nature 2 + chlorine dispensing system in one. I would not recommend that one. If anything I'd recommend the DuoClear, which is a NAture 2 and a salt water chlorinator in one. Although I think I'd rather have a separate SWG from the Nature 2, like one that I can control remotely such as the Jandy AquaPure system.

Also, the warranty on the decking is for anything from cracks to chips. He said they are the only pool company that offers that kind of warranty.

I am very surprised at that. I just can't see how someone can warranty cracks in North TX. It is bound to happen.

And as for the guarantee of 35 "working days" (which I assume does not count Sat and Sun..)

Well that is 7 weeks, which is a lot more reasonable.

Am I being too gullible?

No, I don't think you're being too gullible. Just make sure you get those references an call them to see how their pool building experience was and how the warranty has been holding up.

[mkamp1515]

400 sqft. of decking is not very much. I am not sure how big your yard is, but get more decking than you think you need if you can. I have 1100 sqft of decking and wish I had more. My back yard is 1/2 acre though. Some stats from my pool and price since I put in mine 1 year ago for comparison.

1100 sqft washed aggregate decking
Free form pool, 3.5ft*5ft*4ft, 20,000 gallons (36 ft long, width varies 24 ft at widest, 16 ft narrowest, I think 100-110 perimeter)
coping is flagstone
20 ft long mossrock waterfall, highest is about 4 ft tall
matching mossrock planter on opposite side of pool
tanning ledge (4 inches deep)
Tahoe Blue Pebble Tec surface (gives a lagoon look)
Jandy LED color lights (2 of them)
2 hp pump for main circulation
1 hp pump for waterfall
Polars 280 cleaner with booster pump
Jandy Aqua Pure Salt System
Price was $31,000

I am sure there has been price increases over the last year. I would certainly entertain multiple companies and multiple pool plans. There is always somethink you wish you did differently.

Good Luck and have a great Memorial Day.

Mike

[Simmons99]

How long has the company been in business? A 15 year warranty doesn't mean anything if they have only been in business for 5 years. Also - I would be weary of gimicky sales promos - a good company shouldn't need those - they are able to get work becuase they have good QUALITY.

Also the Nature 2 system (from what I have read on this forum) basically adds copper to your pool - which can stain it in high doses and give blonde swimmers green hair. (IMHO - I wouldn't care about that)

How many of their customers have you talked to? Ask you sales person where they have done pools (not who) - and drive around to see their installation signs. Go knock on doors. Find out if they have had a alot of warranty call backs, etc.

BTW - $500 is NOTHING to a pool company that is making $10,000 on your pool - also they state that they have never had to pay it - the only time they would have to pay it is if you sued them (which would cost you more than $500 to do).

I don't mean to be a real downer, but you need to look at the facts. They can say what they want, but that doesn't mean that is what you get. Do a lot more homework before you make a decision.

[Simmons99]

Pool prices for comparison (Florida)

I got a 15X13 (3-6'deep) roman style pool
Hot tub with 3' splash over (all raised 6") with 250,000 BTU heater
Sunning ledge (about 7' X4')
Tiled steps & standard tiled water line
Brick pavers deck (27'X40') with an acrylic band around the pool. Raised deck 6" around the hot tub
Screened enclosure (27X40' with a covered roof 8' X40' and gutter system)
Saltwater Chlorine Generator
LED light in the pool w/ remote system
SAM light in the spa
Fountain in the spa (removable)
Exposed aggregate finish.
2hp Hayward C1750 Cartridge filter
Hayward Navigator with seperate vacuum line
one skimmer

Total $52,000

Just for comparision - quotes came in from $47,000-$67,000. The most expensive options were the screen enclosure ($13k) and the brick pavers ($7k)

[santorin]

How long has the company been in business? A 15 year warranty doesn't mean anything if they have only been in business for 5 years. Also - I would be weary of gimicky sales promos - a good company shouldn't need those - they are able to get work becuase they have good QUALITY.

Also the Nature 2 system (from what I have read on this forum) basically adds copper to your pool - which can stain it in high doses and give blonde swimmers green hair. (IMHO - I wouldn't care about that)

How many of their customers have you talked to? Ask you sales person where they have done pools (not who) - and drive around to see their installation signs. Go knock on doors. Find out if they have had a alot of warranty call backs, etc.

BTW - $500 is NOTHING to a pool company that is making $10,000 on your pool - also they state that they have never had to pay it - the only time they would have to pay it is if you sued them (which would cost you more than $500 to do).

I don't mean to be a real downer, but you need to look at the facts. They can say what they want, but that doesn't mean that is what you get. Do a lot more homework before you make a decision.

They've been in business for 60 years. I don't think they are going to go belly up any time soon. They also have a lifetime warranty on the pool itself. I just got an estimate from them tonight. We are going with them due to recommendations from friends and from their BBB scores or whatever you want to call them.