What do you wish you would have done?

[simsjim]

I wish I would have done more research on contractors before I chose one to do my pool reno job. I had many, many difficult challenges with the contractor I chose. Most astounding was the inferior quality of his work and the duration of the entire renovation.

mechanically speaking:
I would have insisted on 2" pvc
more control valves on suction side
Installed heat pump
Electrical outlet on the edge of the concrete deck area

For those that want to know, if you are in the PA area, and hear the name Forchetti and Pools in the same sentence, run away. Avoid this company at all costs. Friendly guy, poor worker.

[Phillbo]

I'd probably not have asked that Cop to hold my beer while I got my wallet out....

[waterbear]

Used a different pool builder instead of the out of business, drug addict crook that left me with a pool I had to finish myself.

[mjlepak]

Used a flagstone coping (native to my area) instead of a tumbled stone.

Used a colored plaster instead of brite white to help hide stains.

Made my entry (step) area larger.

[Beachnut_PA]

Built in a sun shelf.