InlandEmpirePoolSeeker Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 Hi All, We have contacted two contractors for bids, one being Mahalo Pools and Custom Mohave Pools, and have been somewhat impressed by both reps. However, I have this feeling that I still have not done my homework. I'm not interested in hearing about Splash! Pools as the guy came out in 2005 and gave me an outrageous bid in the "heyday" years of pool construction. Thanks for any input! Quote
Crystal Blue Pools Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 There are a number of licensed pool builders in your area. Check local yellow page listings, ask for references and avoid a down payment. Quote
poolinfo Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 There are a number of licensed pool builders in your area. Check local yellow page listings, ask for references and avoid a down payment. No reputable pool contractor will sign a contract , get engineering and permits... without getting a deposit from the homeowner... its the companies who dont want a deposit that you have to be worried about... they can just take your first lump sum payment and run with it since they are already not following contractor board procedures. Just make sure you're not paying more then $1000.00 for your deposit. Thats the limit they can collect. Also make aure that if you are having a lot of work done the payment schedule is broken down accordingly dont let a contractor do "frontloading" (collecting money before the work has been completed). Always ask for references and always check out there license information on www.cslb.ca.gov Quote
poolvibe Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 There are a number of licensed pool builders in your area. Check local yellow page listings, ask for references and avoid a down payment. No reputable pool contractor will sign a contract , get engineering and permits... without getting a deposit from the homeowner... its the companies who dont want a deposit that you have to be worried about... they can just take your first lump sum payment and run with it since they are already not following contractor board procedures. Just make sure you're not paying more then $1000.00 for your deposit. Thats the limit they can collect. Also make aure that if you are having a lot of work done the payment schedule is broken down accordingly dont let a contractor do "frontloading" (collecting money before the work has been completed). Always ask for references and always check out there license information on www.cslb.ca.gov Actually you are wrong. We do not take any money until we are ready to plaster. In business since 1959 Cheers Quote
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