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How to Choose a Contractor for a Spa Installation

In most cases, people don't have the ability to serve as their own spa contractor. Although the itch may exist to manage the project in an effort to save money, adding a spa to your home is both an intricate and expensive process. Mistakes will only pad your expenses, which could be avoided by simply hiring a specialist.

The following are tips for picking a spa installation contractor:

Create a Spa Contractor Shortlist 

Scan the Yellow Pages or the web. Look for spa contractor ads and start to compiling names of local professionals or companies. Ask for recommendations from relatives or friends. If any of them who have just had a spa built in their homes, ask which contractor they hired. If the contractor got a good feedback, write his name down.

Talk to Each Spa Contractor Prospect

Have no less than 3 candidate contractors and let them drop by at your home for an initial inspection and, of course, for the interview. Among others, don't forget to ask these questions:

> Do you have a license and the right insurance coverage?

Ask for evidence of both, along with evidence that the contractor has worker's compensation coverage.

> Can you give me an idea about your experience?

Inquire about how many spas they have built over how many years they have worked in the installation piscine et spa business.

> Will the same people work on my project?

Some companies rotate supervisors and other workers in an attempt to manage several jobs at once. It's a lot easier for the homeowner if the same folks are working on the job, compared to always getting to know new workers.

> When are you available and how long does it take to finish the job?

Be sure that all agreements on stated in a contract to guarantee quality performance.

> Can you give me references and a list of some of your latest projects?

Make sure to call all references and speak to homeowners who have just had a spa installed. Inquire about the contractor's workmanship and professionalism. Most importantly, find out if they would hire the same people again.

Get No Less than Three Estimates

You need enough information that allows you to compare various contractors. Price is certainly a big issue, but matters such as how long it will take to finish the job, the type of references provided, the general "vibe" you receive at the interview are even more critical. Lastly, visit or call your local Better Business Bureau to check how many complaints the contractor or the piscine spa reunion has had; consider the references and then choose the professional or company you are most comfortable with. Besides, spa installation is hardly a small project. A single mistake can require significant repair costs.

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