I checked out that site and right now with contractors needing work I'm sure that many contractors would be willing to manage the whole project and you would have some warranties and if they have the proper insurances it could be close to a push.

Hello, I am new here. I have been learning a lot from reading past posts. Now it's my turn to ask some questions. I am looking for some recommendations for pool plumbers and someone to do the layout, dig, and steel. I am looking to get a few estimates. Any help would be appreciated. I am in the Tampa area. Just north actually, but most companies do Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Thank you.

You really need to contact someone locally, codes vary widely on this. In some areas you must excavate the entire pool and have it hauled away, costs for that and properly filling the hole can run 10 grand or more. In other areas you can tear up the decking and throw it into the pool, then fill it with dirt and basically abandon the pool in place. That costs a lot less... unless you decide you want a pool there again some day (as recently happened to another GardenWeb poster)!

Hi, I'm about to contract with my chosen builder in the midlands of SC and am just soliciting ideas and comments on our design. Getting a 16'x32' gunite with aggregate finish and 3' beam wall with 36" sheer waterfall. We found this photo and presented it to our builder: Here's the plan that the builder gave based on this photo: Back yard: We are very happy with the design. We're going to go with a spraydeck and have to go with poured concrete for the coping due to budget constraints. As a compromise, I thought I might like to put some travertine coping just along the edge where the pool steps are only. Would that look good or not so much? We will be getting our tile from National Pool Tile and want something with a stone finish. We're a bit torn on tile selection. Deck coloring will be a creamy white. For the tile, not sure whether to pursue a bluish stone color that is on the darker side or a lighter tan. Not sure which will best complement the house. If you have a similarly designed pool as us, would love to see pics! -Linus