Subcontracting your own pool project?

[heyyafl]

What did your sister end up doing?

[tmwilkin]

I see this post has been resurrected, but it caught my eyes because my wife and I recently signed on with Bella Pools here in Orlando. I've been lurking on this forum for a while now and it has nudged me in the direction of using a "consultant/project manager" approach.

I want to be more involved in the process and be able to make some decisions regarding options, without feeling like they're being pushed on me - as it seems many regular pool builders like to do. However, I don't quite have the time, patience, or expertise to develop the optimal pool layout and research and oversee subcontractors, so that's where I can rely on Bella Pools.

The company itself is very small, but everyone I have met so far appears competent and easy to work with. And, as others have mentioned, you don't have to worry about them going out of business and sticking you with a half-finished pool. I'm still finalizing the design with them and will post pictures and schematics once they are complete - as I will be seeking advice for ways to trim costs or upgrade where it makes the most sense.

Thanks,
Todd