| We live in a time when the demand for luxury items | | | | Do you have a photo portfolio of your finished |
| by homeowners increases on almost a daily basis. | | | | products? |
| Within this category of luxury items for many is the | | | | How much input can I have in the design process? |
| indoor pool. There are lots of reasons homeowners | | | | Do you offer a guaranteed cost estimate? |
| have begun to consider indoor pools as a valuable | | | | What is your warranty policy? |
| addition to their homes. First, indoor pools provide | | | | Will you handle the permit paperwork? |
| hours of enjoyment for you and your guests at | | | | You may have a few questions of your own as well. |
| virtually any time of the year in almost any weather | | | | Make a careful list before you interview each |
| conditions. Even with a few feet of snow on the | | | | contractor. You may also want to take the extra |
| ground, you can take a luxurious swim in your indoor | | | | step of checking with the Better Business Bureau |
| pool. Moreover, though, indoor pools seriously | | | | before you do any final hiring. Remember, a written |
| increase the value of your home. With dropping | | | | contract is the only way to guarantee your claim |
| property values right and left in this crazy market, | | | | should anything go wrong during the construction |
| making valuable additions to your home to help boost | | | | process. |
| the value is essential. As you begin your search for | | | | After your pool is built and you begin to enjoy it, |
| the right indoor pool to meet your needs, you may | | | | keep in mind that indoor pools require just as much |
| come across an overwhelming amount of information | | | | maintenance as outdoor pools do. Talk with your local |
| on the subject. | | | | pool supply store about the kinds of chemical |
| The first step to creating your indoor pool is to find | | | | treatments that need to be added and the kinds of |
| the right contractor to help with the job. Before you | | | | water quality tests that should be completed on a |
| ever begin the interview process, get | | | | regular basis. |
| recommendations from friends or family members. | | | | Don't forget to factor indoor pool safety into your |
| Chat with others in your area through the use of | | | | overall pool plan. If you have small children or small |
| online forums and e-mail. Your local pool supply store | | | | children occasionally visit your house, having a pool |
| may even have contractors they can suggest. When | | | | alarm or a pool gate is absolutely necessary to |
| you choose a few companies that you like, be sure | | | | prevent unfortunate drowning accidents. |
| to ask the following questions: | | | | There is no doubt, that indoor pool is a luxurious |
| How long have you been in business? | | | | addition to residence. But it will be the best if you can |
| Are you licensed in my state? | | | | use it safely and with a proper maintenance. This will |
| Are you insured? | | | | surely bring you many years of enjoyment. |
| How many indoor pools have you built? | | | | |