Pool quotes from different builders look superficially similar and substantively different. Five specific items should appear in every quote — and quotes that omit them are quotes that hide cost. Here’s the must-include list every Middle Tennessee homeowner should require before signing.
1: Specific Pool Equipment Brands and Models
Pump model, heater (gas vs electric, BTU rating, brand), filter type, sanitation system, automation system. ‘Quality equipment’ is not a spec. Specific brands and models prevent substitutions later and let you compare quotes apples-to-apples.
2: Decking Square Footage and Material
Real square footage, real material (travertine, concrete, paver, tile), and clear pricing. Allowances for decking are where pool budgets blow up. Get a real spec.
3: Excavation and Site Work Inclusions
What’s in the quote: excavation hours, depth, soil disposal, grading. What’s NOT included: rock excavation, root removal, retaining walls if site requires. Tennessee sites can have unexpected limestone or roots; the quote should be clear about what triggers extra costs.
4: Permits, Fence, and Code Requirements
Pool permits, code-required fence, pool gate hardware, pool alarm. Some quotes include these; some don’t. They’re not optional and they cost money. The quote should be explicit.
5: Warranty Terms
What’s warranted, for how long, by whom (builder vs equipment manufacturer), and what voids the warranty. Pool warranties vary dramatically by builder. The terms matter and should be in writing.
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Good Day Living’s pool quotes include every item, line by line. See examples at gdayliving.com.
