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What's Included in the Pool Base Price
Pool Installation Packages Include:
- The Fiberglass Pool of Your Choice
- County or City Building Permit
- 3 Feet of Concrete Decking Around the Circumference of the Pool with Cantilevered Concrete Coping
- Hayward "Pro-Series" Top Mount High Rate Sand Filter
- 1.65 Horse Power Hayward Super Pump 700 Variable Speed Pump
- Low Wall Suction
- Pool Skimmer
- Skimmer Basket
- Entrance Handrail
- Swimming Pool Ladder
- We Return Your Yard Back to "Machine Grade" Before Project Completion
- Pool Water is Treated and Stabilized
- Chemical Test Strips
- Manual Cleaning Equipment
Not Included:
- Electrical connection of your pool equipment is not included in the pool installation package. You will need to contact a Master Electrician to complete this work. However, we can gladly put you in touch with one of our preferred electricians.
- If applicable, the running of gas lines and hook up of gas to equipment is not included in the pool installation package. A certified gas contractor will need to complete this work. Again, we can put you in touch with one of our preferred contractors.
Want a Fiberglass Pool? Here's Your Starter Checklist
Do you have a plat or an As-Built of your property?
- This important document will show your setbacks and critical lines. Beaufort County requires that the pool not be over any setback or critical lines on your property.
- Typical setbacks in Beaufort range anywhere from 10 to 25 feet depending on the area you live in.
- If you need to acquire a plat of your property, the land surveyor should have one in their archives. For a small fee they can have one printed for you.
Do you live on the water or have a marsh view?
- If you live on the water or the marsh, the area you live in will mandate the setback limit. This range could be between 25 to 50 feet from your critical line.
- Check your plat or As-Built to see how much your setback from the water or marsh line is.
Is there access to the backyard?
- In most cases, our company can fit almost any pool in any backyard. If you have a fence in place prior to the pool installation, don't worry. It is recommended to have your fence installer remove the fence before we arrive on scene and have them put it back up when the job is complete. If necessary, we can take the fence down but we will not be responsible for any damage that occurs or putting the fence back up.
Do you have a septic tank, sprinkler system or drain fields in your backyard?
- If you have any of these in your backyard, don't worry! Our company can work around them, and if necessary, we can re-position the sprinkler system or drain fields.
Do you live in an area that is monitored by a HRB or HOA?
- If you live in an area that is monitored by a HRB or HOA, you will need to contact the review board to inquire about any requirements they may have.
Have you notified your homeowner insurance carrier of your plan to put in a new pool?
- You will need to contact your homeowner's insurance carrier to notify them that you are interested in installing a new in-ground swimming pool. They may set forth some requirements like installing a fence around the backyard. They will want to know what they are insuring so they may ask some specific questions about the pool itself, which we can help answer if you are unsure.
Save Big With a Fiberglass Pool!
Fiberglass Facts & FAQs
Facts
- Warranty - There is a lifetime warranty provided by the manufacturer for our pools.
- Installation Time - At The Pool Company, our trained installation crews can install your fiberglass pool within two to three weeks. We have all the equipment and necessities to install your pool and we use very few subcontractors, if any.
- Estimated Chemical Usage - The surface of a fiberglass pool will not alter the water's chemical balance, therefore reducing the amount of chemicals used.
- Estimated Maintenance Time- The estimated maintenance time is 2-3 hours per month, compared to 4-5 hours per week with a concrete pool.
FAQs
- Can a fiberglass pool be installed in a yard with limited access?
- Yes, providing the yard is large enough for the pool and still fits within local town requirements.
- Is it more costly to operate a fiberglass pool?
- No. In fact, electrical and chemical costs with a fiberglass pool are about half of what a concrete or liner pool would cost.
- Are fiberglass pool floors slippery?
- No. Fiberglass pools have smooth walls but all horizontal surfaces have a non-abrasive slip-resistant texture.
- I have heard that liner pools need new liners and gunite pools need re-plastering over time. Do fiberglass pools need refinishing over time?
- No, fiberglass is made out of long lasting, virtually indestructible, material, meaning there's no need for resurfacing.
- Can I have a fiberglass pool installed if my yard isn't level?
- Yes, we have many methods of installing our pools in almost any situation.
Common Myths About Fiberglass Pools
Myth #1 – Fiberglass pools will float or pop-up out of the ground.
One of the more blatant myths spread about fiberglass pools, this just isn’t true. Most people that say this don’t fully understand the installation process in regards to fiberglass pools. A fiberglass pool is no more likely to pop out of the ground than a gunite or liner pool.
Myth #2 – Fiberglass pools are low quality.
If this were true, the manufacturer would not offer a lifetime warranty on their pools. Our manufacturers use multiple layers of 100% vinyl ester resin in their fiberglass pool construction, making it far less susceptible to osmosis (the bubbling of the walls associated with older fiberglass pools). Many other manufacturers only use one layer of vinyl ester resin.
The color options available these days provide a look comparable with the nicest finishes available on gunite or liner pools. Installed correctly, it's difficult to tell a pool is fiberglass unless you touch the smooth gel coat finish of the pool.
Myth #3 – You are limited to just the pool.
It’s common to see a fiberglass pool installed by The Pool Company as the centerpiece to a beautiful backyard. Additional features to enhance your personal oasis may include stamped concrete or hardscaped stone pavers for decking, shimmer colored pool finishes and lighting, water features, etc. With so many additional features to choose from, anyone can find a pool that fits with their budget and lifestyle desires.
Myth #4 – Fiberglass pools are expensive and costly to maintain.
Wrong again. There are three different categories of pools; fiberglass, vinyl liner and concrete. Compared to a vinyl liner pool of equal or similar size, it is true that the initial installation cost of the fiberglass pool will be more. However, over time, you will save more in maintenance and care with the fiberglass pool, making it a more affordable option in the long run.
A comparable concrete pool doesn’t come close to stacking up to a fiberglass pool, as the initial cost and continuing maintenance costs are both higher than a fiberglass pool AND the installation time is much longer.