A swimming pool was once considered a luxury addition to a home. Nowadays, this notion has changed a bit, and swimming pools have become an affordable and great way to enhance your living space. Not only does it add to the value of your client’s home, but also works as a great place for them to relax or host parties.
Swimming pools need care, but in a majority of cases are neglected by the owners leading to damages. That, or the fact that they are looking for a change, are a couple of reasons why someone might contact you for a pool renovation project. Such outdoor projects require proper planning and keeping a few important things in your mind.
1. Resurfacing
One of the good places to start your project with will be to resurface the pool. Pools are, generally, constructed with vinyl liner, fiberglass, or in-ground concrete that might have cracks on the surface. Resurfacing is necessary to chip out the old surface and make way for the new one, which will restore the base of the pool to its former glory. You can transform fiberglass or vinyl pools with the right strategy and expertise.
2. Check and Replace Pool Parts
Check the condition and working of all pool parts, straight from the tiles, and all the way to the pumps to determine which of those parts need repairing and which need complete replacement. The pumps and drainage especially should be in excellent condition.
There are lots of tiles options available, and our choice determines the look of the pool and area around.
3. New Features
Out with the old and in with the gold! Look for the new features that can be added to make the renovation a huge success. A water-based feature, like a fountain in the middle of the pool or a waterfall, would help elevate the look. You could also run the idea by your clients and add a hot tub experience if it suits the climate and tone of the house.
4. Enhance Surrounding & Lighting
Pool renovation impacts the complete exterior look of the house. Search out for the latest trends; study and then apply them to beautify the surroundings of the pool. You can use marbles, custom tiles, or even small potted plants for the purpose.
Good lighting fixes the obvious safety issue, but it can be used to complement the pool and its surroundings. Halogen or LED lighting are good choices, whether you opt for a strong statement or some soothing lighting.
5. Keep Up With The Current Technology
With technology being an intrinsic part of our lives, consider adding things that can be linked to your client’s smartphone. Allowing the user to control the lighting, heating, etc., on their fingertips increases the functionality of the pool.
6. An Eye For The Future
To make sure that you leave your impression as a great contractor on your client, always finish up your work in such a way that it avoids any future complications or problems.
Let the owners know how to maintain their new pool and what all to look out for. Bits of advice like these will help you harbour a healthy relationship with them. Here are a few more pointers to help you build that all-important client-contractor relationship.
Renovating a pool can be a major work but following these points will surely help you cruise through the project. Work like this can also fall quite heavily on the client’s pocket; to ease it, many contractors have themselves started to provide financing options for a pool and other home renovations. Do you? If not, partner with CustomFin and be the one to make your client’s dream a reality.
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