Whenever you are making a large investment, there are a few things that you should do on your own to make sure that you are working with a reputable company. This goes for many things in life. A swimming pool is one of those big commitments that you may choose to make and you want to ensure that this is left in the hands of a trustworthy company. Craig Cohen, owner of Treasure Pools and Service, Inc. has a few pointers that he always shares with all of his customers, family and friends.
1. The first thing that all homeowners should do is make sure that the swimming pool contractor that they are working with has a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) license, making them a certified pool contractor. This is a specialty state license that all reputable swimming pool contractors should have.
2. Another thing that homeowners should make sure is that all contractors are insured through worker’s compensation and have liability coverage in case of any incidents. You never know what accidents can occur and it is always better to be safe than sorry in this case. A rock may slip up and break your window, but if the company is insured, there will be no controversy as to who would pay for the replacement of the window in this case.
3. Many contractors may say that they are a licensed and insured and even can show false documentation. However, alas, there is a wonderful department that can verify this information for you. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations can validate any contractor’s licenses. You can follow this link for more information along with how to contact them – http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/contact.html
As buying a swimming pool includes many decisions to be made, remember to stay aware of this vital information to ensure that your buying is as smooth as possible and done with a reputable contractor. Treasure Pool Builders has been building pools since 1988, contact us to find out more information on how we can help you.