Every year around March and April our phones start ringing off the hook with people anxious to get their new swimming pool built or installed by Memorial Day! Pool building is quite complicated and a lot of decisions have to be made concerning this big time investment. If someone wants a pool by next memorial Day, they would be smart to start the process now!

Here are some ways to start the process and things to consider along the way:

Prioritizing your wants and needs is a good way to start the process. Consider some of the following questions:

What is my backyard budget?

Is my yard suited for a swimming pool?

Do I need to obtain a permit or do I face zoning restrictions?

What are my swimming pool wants: exercise, entertaining, kids play, lounging?

Am I prepared to care for a pool or am I able to hire help?

Type of Inground Pool: When considering an inground pool you must decide on the type of pool that fits your vision, installation expectations & budget. Generally there are three types of inground pools to choose from:

Vinyl: Reinforced wall frames made of steel, aluminum or polymer are what vinyl liners are used in. Vinyl liners come in various patterns and colors and are custom made to fit the completed pool perfectly. Construction of these pools generally takes one to three weeks.

Fiberglass: Fiberglass pools have a smooth finish that is stain resistant and durable. These pools are factory molded and set by a crane into a pre-dug hole. Installation is much quicker for fiberglass the other options and because they are non-porous they require fewer chemicals than concrete pools.

Concrete: Concrete pools are considered the strongest most durable of the three. They are custom built and allow you the most flexibility with your style and feature choices. Concrete Pools generally take between two weeks and two months to be completed.

Ideas and Inspiration: We encourage home owners making the decision to build a swimming pool to get ideas from many different sources. You can visit our website at www.pooldoctorsi.com to view pool shapes and to see our gallery of pictures. You can get many ideas from various websites, pool magazines or by visiting pool expos. You want to create a swimming pool to suite all members of the family. Gather pictures of types, sizes & shapes of pools; also sundecks, waterfalls, lighting and other features and we at the pool doctor will advise and help you get your backyard oasis ideas to come to life.

Again if you are looking to be enjoying your pool by Memorial Day the time is NOW. Call the Pool Doctor Contractors and wee will assist you in every step creating your backyard oasis.