Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Swimming Pool Refinishing
Swimming Pool Refinishing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Swimming Pool Refinishing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Swimming Pool Refinishing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Swimming Pool Refinishing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Swimming Pool Refinishing labor cost? What are the important Swimming Pool Refinishing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Swimming Pool Refinishing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Swimming Pool Refinishing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Swimming Pool Refinishing expect to pay between $1.79 to $2.17 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Swimming Pool Refinishing work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Swimming Pool Refinishing. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Swimming Pool Refinishing work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Swimming Pool Refinishing work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the refinishing will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Swimming Pool Refinishing work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Swimming Pool Refinishing something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Swimming Pool Refinishing requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Swimming Pool Refinishing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Swimming Pool Refinishing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Swimming Pool Refinishing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Swimming Pool Refinishing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Swimming Pool Refinishing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
Swimming Pool Refinishing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Swimming Pool Refinishing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the refinishing 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.
- 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 refinishing, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order refinishing; 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 refinishing; 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 Swimming Pool Refinishing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Swimming Pool Refinishing from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the swimming pool surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the refinishing
- 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 Swimming Pool Refinishing 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
