What should a pool quote include?
A good pool quote lists the prep, the repairs, the surface, the water and the timeline, line by line.
If it does not, ask. Here is what to look for.
The checklist
- Which surface, by name, and what colour
- How the old surface is prepped
- Which repairs are included: blisters, cracks, drummy patches
- Whether waterline tiles are included
- How the drain-out is planned and where the water goes
- Whether filling and water balancing are included
- A start date and a start-to-swim timeline
- How the pool fence stays safe during works
- What you pay and when
- Whether the price is fixed
- What happens if weather delays the job
Red flags
- One line that just says "resurface pool"
- No mention of prep
- Painting over blisters
- No plan for the water
- A price that changes once the pool is empty
Every quote we write includes all of the above
Fixed, written and line by line. If something is not included, it says so.
Questions people ask about this
Why are pool quotes so different?
Two quotes can describe two very different jobs.
One might be a quick topcoat. Another might include grinding out blisters, fixing cracks, new waterline tiles and the refill.
Ask each quote to list the prep, the repairs, the surface and the water. Our quote checklist shows what to look for.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Your fixed written price spells out what you pay and when, before you agree to anything.
No surprises halfway through the job.
Card payments are handled through Stripe. Money a bit tight? Ask us about payment options when we talk.
Should I always pick the cheapest quote?
Only if it covers the same work.
Lay quotes side by side using the checklist and compare line by line.
Can you check a quote I already have?
Send it with photos of your pool and we will tell you what it does and does not cover.
What if it rains?
New surfaces need dry conditions to go on properly, so we watch the forecast closely.
If rain's coming, we hold off rather than rush it, and tell you the new date straight away.
Weather changes the timing, not your written price.