When you’re asking around about the best time to schedule a pool renovation, it doesn’t take long to realize that it’s an ongoing debate. Some people tell you that costs are pretty even keel and that when it all boils down, you’ll spend about the same no matter when the job is scheduled. Moreover, even if costs are a tad higher during the off-season, it will likely be less than the rise in cost that normally occurs each spring. Others, though, hold fast to the belief that construction costs go down during the fall and winter months.
We researched the topic on our own and it didn’t take long to choose a side.
When it pertains to Florida and homeowners’ swimming pools, it seems far more likely that pool renovation costs go down in the off-season. We made our broad-based decision on the fact that when researching the topic, companies that specialize in pool installation voiced that same opinion hands down.
There’s a difference between best and popular
One of the reasons that it costs less to renovate your pool during the fall and winter months is that lots of homeowners don’t think about making changes until just prior to the beginning of the season. That keeps pool contractors in high demand all season long. Overtime hours, back-to-back finish and start dates, and all the rest a hyper-busy schedule entails tend to lend toward a rise in cost.
Moreover, with the fall and winter seasons being less busy, the best contractors are likely to have time available on the schedule. Unless booking far in advance, that’s less likely to be the case during spring and summer.
Service with a smile… that’s real
We hand it to the workers who are able to provide service with a smile 24/7. We know you’re out there! But we have to admit that when someone’s pushing hard to make the deadline day in and day out, after a while, things can go a little wonky. Stress lends to all types of issues. One of them might be snapping at customers for seemingly no reason or, worse, making a costly mistake.
Granted, the expense of correcting the issue shouldn’t fall on you if it was truly caused by someone on the job, however, choosing to schedule the job during the slow season affords you a better chance of non-stressed employees on-site.
Overall, you’re likely to receive excellent service in all aspects because you’re keeping everyone employed for a time during the slow months. Their appreciation is apt to shine through in every aspect of your interaction with them. The crew might even blow the target date right out of the water and finish up sooner than estimated!
Equipment and furnishing is on sale
After Labor Day, pool equipment and outdoor furniture and accessories go on sale across the nation. With the wonder of the internet at your fingertips and a little patience, it’s possible to score some really top-notch equipment at impressive savings. The same goes for your furniture and accessories often with free shipping included.
Anticipating opening day
No matter when you have your pool renovation scheduled, family and friends want it open again as soon as possible! Having your upgrades and maintenance jobs completed prior to the beginning of the pool season is better than having to shut down the pool—for what may be an extended period of time after factoring in weather and other unforeseen events—in the midst of it.
Whether it’s time to resurface your pool, enclose the pool area, or you are just ready to invest in much-needed pool lighting, planning now and setting things in motion over the next few months could save you a chunk of change when all is said and done. Not to mention, building up the excitement of occupying your “brand new” space long before opening day arrives!