Swimming Pool Features Comparison

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Tips for Hiring a Pool/Spa Contractor

• Talk to a minimum of three contractors about your project. Look for firms that have been in the pool and spa building industry for at least five years.
  
• Always check past and prior financial status of potential contractor. Many pool builders are here one day and gone the next.
  
• Never allow a builder to rush you into signing a contract, and never sign a contract that you don’t understand. Don’t be embarrassed to take a few days to study a document before you sign it. Ask questions, questions, and more questions.
  
• Always make sure that a contractor is insured and licensed. Ask to see insurance certificates for both general liability and workers compensation, and a license in the name of the individual building your pool or spa. Call the insurance companies and State of Michigan’s Contractors Board to confirm validity, (517) 241-9254, or State of North Carolina Contractors Board, (919) 571-4183.
  
• Have a prepared pool/spa plan and materials list drawn up and take bids on each.
  
• Questions to ask include: Did the builder start and finish on time? Were there any surprises during the job-such as a change in price? Was it easy to get in touch with the contractor while the construction was in progress? Would you hire this contractor again?
  
• Ask to see a job being currently installed.
  
• Always check credentials and talk to references, especially the firms’ three most recent clients.
  
• Does the contractor have a place to view pools and all the equipment that they sell? It is always best to visit the contractor’s place of business before you buy!
  
• Remember that the lowest bid is not always the best. Take a critical look at all bids, estimates and offers-and make sure you get them in writing.
  
• Contact the firm’s primary material supplier to ask if the contractor pays bills on time and whether the supplier would recommend the firm.
  
• Never pay more than ten percent of the estimate as a down payment. Plan to pay the remaining amount in installments linked to the specific phases of the project.
  
• Never pay a contractor in cash. Use cashier’s checks or money orders and get a receipt.
  
• Is your pool builder a member of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals and Better Business Bureau?
  
• Never make your final payment until you completely understand how your pool/spa and related equipment operate.
  
• Remember, the more time you spend planning your pool/spa project and checking out the credentials of your contractor, the less time you’ll spend complaining later.
  

Why Buy from Midwest Fiberglass Pools? (Part 2)

• Indoor warehouse to prep the pool- All of our pools are plumbed and inspected in an indoor warehouse for consistent quality. A pool being plumbed in the rain, snow & cold weather has a much higher failure rate. Glue and silicone must be done correctly or you will have leakage issues in the future.

• In- house service and repairs- When you have a problem with your pool you can count on one of our highly trained staff to fix the problem. Many small pool builders do not have the proper staff to fix your pool and therefore call in an outsider. A lot of these outside service companies try to up sell you items you don’t need and tell you that the part you need fixed is not covered under the warranty.
  
  
• 22,000 square foot parts department- When you need that special part chances are that we will have it in stock. Can you imagine having a problem just minutes before a huge party you have been planning for months and not be able to use the pool? Don’t take that chance. Our parts department is open 7 days a week in the Summer with many of the parts you need.
  
  
• Free water testing- Keep your pool in tip top shape 7 days a week with the help of our friendly staff. We have the latest technology to make your experience of pool water chemistry a breeze. Just simply bring in a 20 ounce sample of your water and we will provide you with a computerized print out of how to properly balance the water. This is a free service for lifetime if you purchase a pool from us.
  
  
• Manufacturer support- We have worked hard to establish many long term relationships with our pool and equipment manufacturers to ensure you will have a pleasant experience. The orders are normally shipped must faster and the products are made to our high standards. This can only happen when you are a large volume buyer like us.
  
  
• After the sale training- We give each of our customer’s comprehensive on- site training about how to properly care for your new pool. We also have periodic refresher courses to help you retain what you have learned.

Why Buy from Midwest Fiberglass Pools?

• Family owned & operated for over 20 years- The national failure rate for new swimming pool businesses is 83 % within 2 years !!! Why risk your warranty and service on the 2nd biggest investment you will make in your lifetime?
  
  
• Pools and spas on display – Come in to one of our showrooms and see the pool of your dreams before you buy it. We are proud of what we sell and dare you to compare it to what the competition has to offer. If they can’t show you their products how will you know what to expect? They may be using your deposit to purchase the pool. Many times you are stuck with the one that gets shipped- even if it gets damaged during transportation.
  
  
• Big volume dealer- Our large buying power ensures you will get the best products at the cheapest price. Small pool dealers don’t get the same price advantages and therefore usually cut costs on other areas such as backfill and pool equipment to stay competitive.
  
  
• Indoor display models full of water- Bring your suit and try it before you buy it. See just how nice a new fiberglass pool can look.
  
  
• Thousands of local references- Why be the Guinea Pig? Wouldn’t you rather buy a pool from a pool builder who has done thousands of pools? Don’t let someone else make you their learning curve. You only get one chance when building a pool. Don’t trust picture books- many salespeople will show you work that they did not do themselves- ask for addresses.
  
  
• Watch an installation in progress- There is absolutely no better way to get an understanding of what can be expected than visiting a jobsite. We always have several projects that can be viewed in various stages of construction.
  
  
• In -house machinery used to load and rig pools- We are not forced to rush getting a pool onto our trailer because we are paying for someone to sit in a crane and wait for us. We have our own crane which allows us to load the pool at the correct pace, check the pool for blemishes and install the white goods correctly. Small pool builders often try and get their sub contracted crane company out the door as quickly as possible to save money. You know what happens when someone who is under staffed in the first place tries to rush. A lot of details get overlooked.

Summer Sizzler Sale (Swimming Pools and Spas)

We still have some pools left on our Summer Sizzler Sale list! These pools are first come, first serve and are located in Charlotte, Detroit or Jane Lew, WV. With our quick installation, you can be swimming in the pool of your dreams before summer is over! We are having specials on many of our most popular models, including:

• Maui
• Sun Coast
  
• Bermuda
• Carmel
• Laguna Deluxe
• Lake Shore
• Cancun

To see shapes and sizes of our pools, visit www.MidwestPoolsUSA.com. You can also call the office for more information and pricing at 866-726-7665 or e-mail akoldyk@midwestpools.com

Fiberglass Swimming Pools Don't Need Renovations!

In addition to their monthly pool payment, gunite or vinyl pool owners use their credit card for
renovations, BUT... fiberglass pool owners enjoy peace of mind knowing their initial tax-deductible pool loan covers it all!

Fiberglass Resurfacing = $0

Fiberglass pool owners never pay for renovations!

A properly maintained surface of a gunite pool is expected to last 7 10 years. However, with each acid wash, a layer of plaster is etched away, requiring resurfacing that plaster surface much sooner.

Typical Plaster Resurfacing = $5,500

Well maintained vinyl liners may need relining every 4+ years. Adverse pH conditions and strong ultraviolet light rapidly deteriorate vinyl liners, reducing their lifespan drastically.

Typical Liner Replacement = $3,100

These renovation costs are repeated over the life of the pool. Is the smaller price tag on that vinyl or gunite pool really less expensive?

Does a Fiberglass Swimming Pool Use Less Electricity?

Gunite pools typically require many hours of circulation. The rough, porous surface slows down the water movement significantly. Dirt falls into pores of plaster, so more brushing and vacuuming is needed to keep the pool sparkling clean! The older (and rougher) the pool gets, the longer it takes to circulate the water! The smooth surface of a fiberglass pool is an ageless beauty!

Typical fiberglass pools circulate completely in just a few hours each day. Because the satin smooth surface provides little resistance to water movement, water circulates much more quickly and with fewer hours of pump operation in a fiberglass pool. With no pores in which dirt can settle, fiberglass pools look and stay cleaner too.

Higher electrical costs are rarely calculated into overall price of the pool, but they should be! You may already cringe when the electricity bill arrives, but choosing a fiberglass pool can make this increase easier on your pocketbook!