Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Pool Cleaning
Pool Cleaning guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Pool Cleaning? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Pool Cleaning work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Pool Cleaning work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Pool Cleaning labor cost? What are the important Pool Cleaning quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Pool Cleaning - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Pool Cleaning? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Pool Cleaning expect to pay between $0.22 to $0.26 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Pool Cleaning work? | Your Pool Cleaning project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Pool Cleaning work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Pool Cleaning work? | Skill and experience greatly speed and simplify Pool Cleaning work and minimize project delays. Hiring an experienced professional can significantly reduce completion timelines and project schedule risks. |
| Is Pool Cleaning something that I can do myself? | The typical Pool Cleaning project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Pool Cleaning requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Pool Cleaning work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Pool Cleaning - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Pool Cleaning. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Pool Cleaning work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
Pool Cleaning - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Pool Cleaning. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the pool work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Pool Cleaning by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of pool, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order pool; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of pool; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Pool Cleaning with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Pool Cleaning from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the pool surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the pool
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Pool Cleaning and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
