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What You Need to Know About Pools Before Buying One

What You Need to Know About Pools Before Buying One

February 19, 2021

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Ryan Steele

Buying a pool is a great and amazing luxury to have. You basically have an instant recreational activity for the whole family and some friends too! You can also invite other people to just relax and sit by your pool. But pros aren’t the only thing that comes with owning a pool. 

Many pool owners seem to fall into this kind of trap, wherein once you buy a pool it just automatically makes everyone happy. Well, we here at NorCal Pool Service know everything there is when it comes to pools. And we want to tell you these things that you need to know before installing one for your own home. 

Know the difference between Concrete, Fiberglass, and Vinyl Liner pools. 

In total, there are three types of pools available for people to have installed at the ready. You have your generic concrete pools, fiberglass pools, and your vinyl liner pools

All three of these pools are significantly different. Each having its own benefits to them as well as disadvantages. So make sure you know the difference between the three so that you could choose the correct pool just for you! 

Consider your budget. 

Having a pool installed in your backyard is expensive enough, are you sure you have the right amount of budget in order to maintain it still? This is what a lot of pool owners seem to have a problem with, they don’t consider their budget at the beginning which in turn stresses them out. 

Try to make sure you are getting enough money to maintain your pool. This includes cleaning, equipment checks, as well as adding different things like fountains or slides to make your pool more fun. 

So if you’re looking for a trusted company to take care of your pool for you, then we here at NorCal Pool Service are ready to help you out! 

Know that everybody wants a pool. 

Lastly, make sure that everybody in your household actually wants to have a pool. It’s better to ask everybody this question so that you won’t get any black sheep in the family as well. 

Try pitching the ideas to your family, as to why you guys should own a pool in the first place. And if you’re looking for help with what reasons you need to have a pool, make sure to call us and we’ll help you out! 

Conclusion. 


Having a pool for your home is a wonderful thing. Everybody gets to spend time with the family, as well as their friends too. But we need to make sure we are ready for the responsibility of owning a pool before we have one installed. And if you’re ready to have a pool for your home, then make sure to call us here at NorCal Pool Service so that you won’t have to worry about maintaining your pool anymore!

A licensed Contractor, Certified Pool Operator, Certified Pool Inspector, Certified Start Up Technician by the National Plaster Counsel, and a life long native of Pleasanton, CA.

Ryan Steele

Owner, NorCal Pool Service

About NorCal Pool Service

We have a pool maintenance package that suites each type of client. From starter packages that just keep the pool chemistry balanced and baskets emptied each week, to Full Service pool maintenance that allows you to kick your feet up and let us do all the work, we have a package right for you!

We also provide pool equipment repairs and installations. We are a Certified Pentair Dealer and Warranty Station which allows us to work with the best brand in the industry. This state of the art equipment is second to none and will leave you with a backyard oasis that will bring you and all your guests a smile.

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