• Whenever possible install an inground pool prior to landscaping and grass seeding.
  
  
• Make sure you know where your septic system, underground wires, well lines, gas lines… and or have a copy of a sight survey of the property.
  
  
• Check with your town to see if there are any special requirements that apply to the installation of a pool on your property.
  
  
• When picking out a pool size and shape take into consideration what is important to you in regards to shape.
  
  
• People who want to swim laps want to make sure that the pool is long and that there are no obstructions in their path such as in pool stairs, diving boards
  
  
• People who want to play volleyball may want a longer shallow end
  
  
• Taller people may want a deeper shallow end
  
  
• Seniors, small children and everyone between may want seats or swim outs in the walls (Great place to have the heated water enter the pool through a jet)
  
  
• Shaped pools tend to be more work to clean as well as offer less surface area than rectangular pools.
  
  
• Pick out the options that are important to you now and either get them now or prepare to have them installed later. (i.e. make sure you order plumbing hook ups or light conduit installation for adding features later on) To add some things later on may require digging up yard, decking and pool to install.
  
  
• Make sure everything below ground is corrosion free. Underground clamps, braces, pipes, elbows and wall panels will all corrode eventually. This may or may not affect you today but can affect the future owner of your home, who will be concerned if the pool you installed was corrosion free or if he is going to endure costly repairs to rusted out walls and fixtures.
  
  
• Get a filtration system that is easy to take care of and efficient at cleaning the pool.
  
  
• A salt generator is truly a remarkable invention that will be a standard on pools and water systems of the future. This product is already the majority caretaker for all pools and waterparks throughout Australia. This unit which is installed in conjunction with the filter system and works with the pool water which is kept with an incredibly low salt level. As the water passes over the system chloring gas is created and released into the pool. This will replace the weekly grind of handling harsh pool chemicals.
  
  
• Keep in mind that we are in the North East and that the seasons, especially in recent years, is not the most reliable. A heater will add weeks if not months to the swim season. Make sure the heater you get is an efficient one. Especially if you are the type to want the water to be a constant level temperature. Keeping a constant temperature can be a toll on a gas-fired system. Check with Central Hudson to see what they say about electric Heat Pumps efficiency and safety compared with gas fired systems.
  
  
• Decking. Concrete decking is the most commonly used installation around swimming pools. This is because pavers tend to settle and allow grass to grow through, and actual stone gets to hot on for feet to walk on. However it is important to realize that everywhere you look concrete cracks. Usually not large cracks but tiny hairline cracks that can draw your eye right to them. Having stamped concrete gives you not only the benefits of poured concrete it also gives you the appearance of your choice of stone and color. And if those tiny hairline cracks form they will be less noticeable.
  
  
• Make sure you have individual control of each individual water port and suction lines. This will allow you to increase power to a vacuum system or specify what area of the pool you want the heat to come through.

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