Premier Pool Renovations
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Year Established | 1998 |
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Business Categories | Swimming Pools in Plymouth Meeting, PA |
The pool had been looking like it was in need of a major overhaul for some time. The small tile repairs became larger tile repairs and the pitting in the plaster turned into big gray streaks. It was time for a remodel. We contacted the company who built our pool as well as several other companies.. All had very good proposals and thoughts but in the end we went with who we thought offered the best overall package. Premier did a fantastic job on our pool. They helped us re-imagine the pool and we did a true makeover. We added a sun ledge which has become the most used area in the pool. We can fit 4 lounge chairs and the umbrella stand integrated in the middle is fantastic. We raised our spa 18" which now has a spillway that cascades water down into the pool and we have that water sound. That seemed initially like a simple undertaking by two other companies but Dan and Keith at Premier explained how involved it was. The bench the jets the skimmer the step the light all were effected. That explanation and reasoning for the associated costs was the reason we went with premier. They had done it several times and showed us the pictures. The who project was great and we are very pleased. If I had to be critical and say what was a downside was the permitting process. This was not a reflection of Premier necessarily but the drawings and surveys we needed to get was a process and if we could do it over we would have started on that 3-4 weeks earlier. It all worked out but our township is a real stickler. Our pool work done by Premier and the landscaping done by Horizon all made or backyard very special. We used our pool the entire moth of August and most of September.
The pool had been looking like it was in need of a major overhaul for some time. The small tile repairs became larger tile repairs and the pitting in the plaster turned into big gray streaks. It was time for a remodel. We contacted the company who built our pool as well as several other companies.. All had very good proposals and thoughts but in the end we went with who we thought offered the best overall package. Premier did a fantastic job on our pool. They helped us re-imagine the pool and we did a true makeover. We added a sun ledge which has become the most used area in the pool. We can fit 4 lounge chairs and the umbrella stand integrated in the middle is fantastic. We raised our spa 18" which now has a spillway that cascades water down into the pool and we have that water sound. That seemed initially like a simple undertaking by two other companies but Dan and Keith at Premier explained how involved it was. The bench the jets the skimmer the step the light all were effected. That explanation and reasoning for the associated costs was the reason we went with premier. They had done it several times and showed us the pictures. The who project was great and we are very pleased. If I had to be critical and say what was a downside was the permitting process. This was not a reflection of Premier necessarily but the drawings and surveys we needed to get was a process and if we could do it over we would have started on that 3-4 weeks earlier. It all worked out but our township is a real stickler. Our pool work done by Premier and the landscaping done by Horizon all made or backyard very special.
These first two questions should only relate to services or good purchased directly from the service provider. Many products carry their own warranties, like roofing shingles or siding. It's useful to know what these warranties cover as well as how long they last. The "warranty agent" question is important, because often warranty agents work with the manufacturer to get you repairs under warranty at a much lower price.
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Plymouth Meeting. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
Many jobs in Pennsylvania will require municipal permits in order to be approved by the town's inspector. It's always good to ask who will be responsible for pulling those permits, and if you'll be expected to do it. You'll almost never be told to pull your own, but knowing that Plymouth Meeting Swimming Pools permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in Pennsylvania, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
Some companies may require a 10% deposit, some may not require any. For larger projects, you'll almost always need to give a deposit, and it's good to ask how much the deposit will be before going forward with a project. The Plymouth Meeting contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.