Finding a good installer can be tough. Sadly we only install pools here in Massachusetts, and the edge of neighboring states.. So where can you find someone to do the job for you? I have a few creative ways to track down a local above ground pool installers near you. Check Pool Packages Pricing Here
Here’s the thing to understand, Above ground pool installers do not need to advertise, that’s why you can’t find them in the yellow pages. Most work as sub-contractors for local pool stores, and these pool stores give them more work than they can even do most years.
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Poaching A Builder
There are two kinds of pool dealers, those who just sell pools and accessories, and those that sell and install. Those that sell and install will only put up a pool for you if they sold it to you, I’m the same way. However, local pool stores that just sell swimming pools, usually have a list of pool installers in the area for your convenience.
You are probably starting to see why I call this method poaching. To get that list you will have to find one of these local pool dealers that do not install. You may have to go in and fake interest in a pool of theirs to get the list. Though, I usually see them right on the counter in most pool stores.
Your best bet for poaching an installer is to go into a big-box-store pool retailer.
Referrals
You may not know it, but there are swimming pool supply warehouses all over the country. Most only sell to pool stores and other pool professionals. But the counter man and woman at these supply houses know all the independent pool builders in your area.
I have four such warehouses in my area. Baystate Pool Supply, Bel-Aqua Pool Supply, Imperial/Vinyl Works, and SCP aka Pool Corp, aka Superior Pool Products (SPP), aka Horizon Distributors Inc, aka the evil empire just to name a few subsidiaries of Pool Corp. Pool Corp trades on the Nasdaq Stock market under symbol POOL. Good buy for the foreseeable future. 🙂
Obviously, if you know any friends, family, or neighbors that have an above ground swimming pool? See if you can get a name from one of them.
Also, ask for referrals in town Facebook groups
Paid Referrals
Then, some companies make money for giving referrals. Take HomeAdvisor for instance; they find trusted home improvement pros in your area for free, free to you anyway. HomeAdvisor charges the home-pro/pool-builder for your contact information. Then there are companies like Angie’s List and Networks, that charge you for access to their contractor/pool-installers.
Craigslist
Some of my sub-contractors will pull work for themselves off Craigslist. You can find some real talent there. So many handyman and small businesses lack the funds or ability to advertise. Just make sure to get some names of people they have done work for recently.
Any handyman can build an above ground pool, but maybe get someone with experience to install the pool liner and smooth the sand under the pool liner
Above Ground Pool Installation FAQ’s
Depends on the shape and size of the pool. An 18-24 round above ground pools will cost $700-$1400. An oval pool ranging in size from 12×24 to 18×33 will cost $1400-2200.
There are a lot of other costs and variables which is why I wrote a post specific to this topic. Cost of Above-Ground Pool Installation By a Professional
To install a small round pool it takes a pro about 4 hours, providing the grass has already been removed and the area leveled. Oval above ground pools take 8-12 hours.
High end rectangle above ground pools take 8-18 hours depending on the size and decking that comes with it.
Above ground pools that come with decking take longer for obvious reasons
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No! Only inground pools increase your property tax.
Yes, in most areas you need a permit for a permanent above ground pool. Splasher pools like Intex do not currently (2020) need a permit.
You can pull the permit, or your contractor with proof of insurances can pull a permit for you.
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