Sunday, December 18, 2016

Oklahoma City Swimming Pools For You

By Jason Clark


There is nothing quite like getting wet to cool off on a hot summer day. Many people did it as kids with the help of a water hose or sprinkler, unless they were lucky enough to own a pool or know someone who did. Today, pools are more affordable than ever, so the dream of installing Oklahoma City swimming pools can easily become a reality to help fight off those sweltering, humid days.

Companies that work with swimming pools can go about helping you in two ways. There are prefabricated shells that can be installed in your yard, such as above ground pools that do not require digging. The other option is to make a customized one, which involves the use of a designer to sketch things out and make your dream a reality.

Every good company that does these installs will give you an initial consultation for free. This means you set up a meeting where they come to your home and look at the yard where you want the pool. They will assess whether this is a good spot, and if there are any trees or pipes that might get in the way, so that they do not cause delays later.

They will then sit down with you and lay out your multitude of options. Everything from size and shape to whether you want a hot tub to go with it will be addressed to make sure that the final product is everything you ever dreamed. They can even go above and beyond, offering water slides for young kids or waterfalls for everyone to enjoy.

One area that often gets overlooked in pool planning is the area directly around it. While it is perfectly fine to just pour concrete and call it a day, there is so much more you can do to make everything look luxurious. Try tile instead of cement, and do some landscaping as well. Plant trees or flowers, especially ones with a tropical vibe. This turns an ordinary pool into a beautiful oasis that your whole family will love.

Based on this consultation, they can then give you an estimate of the cost. This is a ballpark figure to give you an idea of what costs you will incur and a timeframe of how long it would take to complete the project.

Estimates are great because they allow you to figure out how you want to pay for everything before committing to doing the project. Take your time to see if you have enough set aside to pay up front. If you do not have that on hand, you can always ask the company if they do payment plans or in house financing. Another avenue to explore is your bank.

Once funding is in place, all that is left to do is sign a contract and agree on a start date. You may want to inform your next door neighbors just so they know why there may be noise and extra trucks parked on the street. Soon, you will be able to bask in the cooling waters of your very own swimming pool, making all the effort more than worth it.




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