A swimming pool serves as a great place to relax with friends and relatives when you aren’t busy. The unit has also been shown to greatly bump up the value of your home. Are you planning of installing a swimming pool? Here are a few swimming pool installation dos And Don’ts:

Swimming Pool Dos

Choose your pool design: There are many swimming pool designs that you can go with. If your house has a traditional look you should go with traditional designs. If you want to give your house an interesting look there is no harm in going with an unconventional design. All you have to do is sit down with your pool design contractor and come up with a design that fits your budget. The design should also compliment your house.

Consider additional water features: Water features such as fountains, lighting, waterfalls and others greatly increase the aesthetic value of your pool and that of your entire property. If you have a large budget there is no harm in installing the water features, but if you are operating on a tight budget you shouldn’t strain yourself—just install the pool without the additional features.

Consider the type of swimming pool you want: Just as there are many pool designs that you can choose from, there are equally many types of swimming pools that you can go with. Some of the types that you should consider include: Vinyl, fiberglass, and concrete. The pools are constructed using different materials. As you know different materials come at different prices and give your pool different looks. You should consult your pool contractor and get advice on the best material to go for. You choice should be informed by the look you want to create, your budget and size of the pool that you want to construct.

Swimming Pool Don’ts

Hire any swimming pool contractor: While there are many swimming pool contractors in the market, not all are right for you. Before you settle on a contractor you should take your time to research and ensure that he/she is experienced enough. The contractor should also have a great personality in order to make it easy to work with him/her.

Construct the swimming pool near trees: As you might have guessed, tree roots can easily penetrate the swimming pool thus damaging it. In addition to this, the trees will be dropping their leaves into the pool thus requiring you to regularly clean it. To be on the safe side you should work with your pool masonry contractor and choose an area that is free of interference.