$850 installation?

[astargel]

Hi Carl,
Thanks for your reply. I checked and we don't need a permit to build an AG pool. I will look into the electrical permit. The person installing the pool owns his own pool store, offered to do it for free if I purchased the pool from him, but I got a better deal online. I will double check with him if the install includes the electricals or not. Thanks again

[BigTallGuy]

I would call around to other local pool stores ands see if you can get names of other local installers and see if you can get competative bids, however, it largely depends on what area of the country you are in. There may not be very many installers in your area, and the few that do exist may have a monopoly on the market.

To Carl's credit, most installers use Laser Levels and should be able to level any pool within a 1/4 of an inch or less even on the largest pools. If electrical work is required, you will in all probabilty need an Electrical permit. Don't let the installer talk you out of the permit to save a few bucks. Any outdoor wiring will require a GFCI.

[CarlD]

I would call around to other local pool stores ands see if you can get names of other local installers and see if you can get competative bids, however, it largely depends on what area of the country you are in. There may not be very many installers in your area, and the few that do exist may have a monopoly on the market.

To Carl's credit, most installers use Laser Levels and should be able to level any pool within a 1/4 of an inch or less even on the largest pools. If electrical work is required, you will in all probabilty need an Electrical permit. Don't let the installer talk you out of the permit to save a few bucks. Any outdoor wiring will require a GFCI.

Yeah, self-leveling laser levels get rid of excuses. If a contractor tries to talk you out of getting a required permit, report him and replace him. Your safety is at stake.