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Los Angeles, CA
Best Builders & Development, Inc.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403Avanti Pools, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA 91406Zion Pools, Inc.
Glendora, CA 91740
Dallas, TX
Artesian Custom Pools
Frisco, TX 75033Waterline Pools
Dallas, TX 75248Integrity Pools
Richardson, TX 75081
San Diego, CA
Majestic Pools & Spa
San Diego, CA 92131Southland Pools & Spas
San Diego, CA 92169Distinguished Pools, Inc.
Poway, CA 92064
San Jose, CA
Pool Pros
14830 Watters Drive, San Jose, CA 95127Royal Pools
2258 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124Loayza's Landscaping Pools & Spas
2096 Stone Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Austin, TX
Master Pools of Austin
Austin, TX 78735Dream Scapes Exterior Design
Cedar Creek, TX 78612Athena Pools
Austin, TX 78732
Charlotte, NC
Poolscapes of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28277Blue Waters Construction
Pineville, NC 28134Ponders
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Miami, FL
DG Pool Supply
15484 Southwest 114th Street, Miami, FL 33196Captain Harry’s Hi-Tech Pools
Miami, FL 33176Essig Pools
Miami, FL 33162
Orlando, FL
Southwest Pool
Addison Court, Orlando, FL 32835Pool Resurfacing Orlando
3674 Linden Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801Pacific Pools of Orlando
1800 Pembrook Drive, Orlando, FL 32810
Frisco, TX
Venture Custom Pools
4568 Texas 121, Plano, TX 75024Medallion Construction Services
5000 West Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033Foley Pools
6065 Sports Village Road, Frisco, TX 75034
FAQs
Introduction
If you're looking to add a swimming pool to your property, you'll probably need to start by meeting with a pool contractor. These are licensed professionals, trained in the specific skills involved in pool installation that help people understand the steps in the process, the regulatory factors at play, and the options they have to install a pool at their home.When it's time to design your pool, a pool contractor can help you choose your pool, decide what features will work best, whether it be in-ground or above ground, the size, shape, and material, and calculate the cost of the job.How much do pool contractors make?
The median annual income for a pool contractor is around $65,000 per year, with an average range (based on experience and geographic location) from a high of just over $83,000 per year and a low of slightly above $58,000 per year.
Can a professional with a general contractors license build a pool?
The license needed to build a pool varies from state to state, but in most areas, a general contractor's license is not enough to be allowed to build a pool in a residential or commercial area. In some states, constructing a pool without a proper license is a crime.
Does a professional need a specialty license in order to build a pool?
Many states require contractors to have a specialized commercial or residential pool contractor's license in order to build or repair pools. There may even be separate licenses for contractors who provide service on pools.
Can anyone put a pool in their yard?
Most areas in the United States allow residents to build a pool in their yard as long as the property owner has the proper permits to build, and the pool is up to local safety codes. Some local neighborhoods and municipalities may have more restrictive policies around residential pools.
What are the biggest challenges pool contractors face when building a new pool?
Some of the biggest challenges contractors face when building a new pool are the underground obstacles they may encounter during excavation. This includes root systems from nearby trees and underground pipes, wires, and cables from surrounding utility networks.
What is the most expensive part of building a pool?
Installation of the actual pool structure is the most expensive part of building a pool. The price varies based on the type of pool being built, but the installation of a standard-sized pool can range between $18,000 and $65,000 on average.