Author: Realclicks Team

Arm yourself with the knowledge to get it right the first time and avoid those common mistakes that can not only be time consuming but more importantly, very costly.

Gary Bazzana can assist you with the selecting of your natural stone that’s 100% suitable for you pool or landscaping projects.

It’s worth taking the time to find a pool designer or builder that is right for you.

Follow the useful list below to help you in your search of a pool designer or builder that is right for you.

1. Research & locate a number of local pool builders & designers before you sign a contract. Meet with each of them to get an idea of their recent work, years of experience and customer service approach.
2. Select at least 3 and request a no obligation quote from each one. That way you can identify which designer/builder will fulfil your brief and budget requirements the best.
3. Establish what they can offer in regards to your ideas and budget. Check what their availability is & expected time frames for the scope of work.
4. Find out if your builder also manages landscaping – if so, consider what they can offer you in completing both the pool installation and the landscaping.
5. Check their credentials and that they are certified. Visit Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia (SPASA) http://www.spasa.com.au/ & click on the link to your State Association website to locate SPASA members.
6. Check with the Department of Fair Trading in your state to ensure they are a reputable builder.
7. Ask for a list of previous customers and their phone numbers and call a few of them for a reference. If possible check out a recent job they have completed.
8. Review & understand thoroughly your state building codes & pool laws, as well as who will approve your pool plans, prior to signing the contract.

You’ve seen those gorgeous pools in the pages of the glossy magazines and on television shows about the rich and famous but now it’s your turn. How will you get just what you want and make it absolutely perfect?

No doubt you’ve got lots of pool ideas in mind or at least you’ve seen lots of gorgeous outdoor spaces that are your inspiration. Now it’s time to hone in on what you want, can afford and what suits your space. For real!

Pool tiles and pavers add that final touch to the overall look and feel of your new pool; therefore choosing right the type of tile or paver around your pool is just as important as the overall design. The choice of tile or paver becomes integral to the overall design so having an idea of what you want at the start will certainly ensure you have a great looking pool when finished. The most popular natural stone choices for around a pool are; Travertine, Sandstone and Granite.

So it’s decided. Summer isn’t far away and you really want to put a pool in at your place. If you’re a novice at this pool building business then read on.

Our resident Pool & Landscape expert Gary Bazzana, revisits the Pool Smarts of building a pool which will arm you with much of the information you need to get through the process in one piece.

Before you jump into buying a pool here are a few things to consider…