How would you rate this proposal

[birddog]

Seems pretty good to me, what with all that decking.

Good.

Might want to look into a two-speed circ pump and possibly a separate spa jet pump.

2 Speed pump? Which Jandy 2-speed would be sufficient for my pool? Same with a spa jet pump, any particular Jandy model?

Make sure they specify number of skimmers and number of main drains.

How many should I request? Any benfits to having a certain number or configuration?

I'm not sure what "cast stone" is. Is it cast or is it stone? I assume they mean natural stone which has been machined. Or maybe pre-cast concrete

It's concrete that's been cast and then finished to look like stone. In my particular application it simulates the look of limestone.

The raised spa seems too high to me. I like 6" and would never go higher than 12", unless the surrounding decking is elevated.

We had the option of going from 0" up to 18". We chose 18" as a matter of preference.

Maybe see how much to go to automatic color-changing lights.

I like the idea of having a palette of pool light colors to choose from.