As you consider building a pool or spa, you will certainly have questions. On this page, we hope to answer some of those questions and help put your mind more at ease as you make the decision to build your backyard dream. Click on any of these questions to see the answer:.

How exactly is a swimming pool built?
How do I select the right pool builder?
Why do cost estimates vary when the pool seems to be the same?
What if I have a small or difficult yard to work with?
What options are available to add to my pool?
How should I decide on the design of my pool?
What factors affect the cost of my swimming pool?
What about warranties? Is my investment in a swimming pool well-protected?

How exactly is a swimming pool built?
Simply stated, a swimming pool is built in a series of stages that begins with the design phase and ends with filling the pool with water. To learn more about our construction process, click here to visit our "Construction Process" page.

How do I select the right pool builder?

• Interview your prospective builder carefully. What is his reputation in the community?
• Do you know a friend or neighbor who has used the same company with good results?
• How long has your contractor been in business and what is his experience?
• How is his standing with your local Building Department, the State Department of Consumer Affairs and/or Contractor's Board?
• Are you comfortable that your property will be treated with dignity and respect?

At Island Time Pools, customer service is the first and foremost concern for our entire staff. We believe our expertise in construction, our experience in all types of challenges, and our effort to provide supreme service to all customers is not matched in the pool industry.

Why do cost estimates vary when the pools seem to be the same?
The price of a pool is determined by much more than just the size and shape of that pool. And, unfortunately, many contractors do not include some of the most important factors affecting cost in their printed estimates. Those factors include:
Craftsmanship

• Quality of materials
• Design
• Underground strength and durability
• Customer Service
• Time required for construction
• Warranties

Island Time Pools estimates incorporate the highest quality materials, craftsmanship, design, and customer service. In addition, Island Time Pools never submits a low introductory bid with the intent of making expensive changes later during construction. Remember: Good work is never cheap, and cheap work is never good.

What if I have a small or difficult yard to work with?
Good builders, like Island Time Pools, can construct pools in yards of all sizes and shapes. We can handle the most challenging properties. You will be surprised and pleased with our innovative ideas that turn your dreams into realities. Before you give up on that small yard or hillside location, call us for design advice. It's free!

What options are available to add to my pool?
Technology is changing at an unprecedented rate, and swimming pools are no exception. Innovative water treatment options, fiber-optic lighting, spa products, remote controls, automatic cleaning systems, and many other options are available now to make your pool easier and more enjoyable than ever. Tell us what you would like to do...and we can show you how to do it.

How should I decide on the design of my pool?
At your request, a design expert from Island Time Pools will meet with you at your home to discuss your pool needs and desires. They will ask you how you intend to use your pool. Is exercise important? How about family use? Where will the pool look best when viewed from your home? We will take measurements of your backyard, and in some cases photos, and then prepare a custom design at no charge to you.

What factors affect the cost of my swimming pool?
Surprisingly, construction costs for the pool structure itself do not vary much from pool to pool. Prices can be affected slightly by ease of access onto your property, demolition requirements prior to construction, and local permit costs. The size and design of the pool affect cost, too, but are not the primary factor.

Much of the variation in price is based on hardscape." Hardscape is what is placed around your pool to enhance its design. The size and materials used in your deck, patios, waterfalls, gazebos, planter walls, and many other features can be simple or sensational. As the customer, you have the greatest influence on your total budget as you control the design of your pool's hardscape.

What about warranties? Is my investment well-protected?
Warranties are very important. At Island Time Pools, we provide you with the strongest guarantee in the swimming pool industry. We are confident in the product we build and we offer a warranty that backs up our confidence. You should always ask for and compare the warranties when requesting estimates from builders. You should also remember that a warranty is only as good as the company that issues it. We build our pools to last, and we will always be here to stand behind your swimming pool in the future. Anyone can offer a "lifetime warranty," but if they aren't in business for the duration of your pool's life, then you haven't got much of a warranty at all.