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You’re ready to “take the plunge” and put an inground swimming pool in your backyard. It’s a great investment in your home as well as a place for a lifetime of memories with your friends and family. And you probably have some questions.

As you decide what you’re looking for in an inground pool, you want to talk a few things over with your family. Making the right choices when choosing a pool are vital to your future enjoyment. These decisions will determine the design, shape, size, and features of your new pool.

Let’s look at three questions to discuss with your family about your new pool.

Question #1: What is the Purpose of Our New Pool?

When you sit down for your family meeting, ask them what they want to do in the pool. The answers to this question is important to share with your pool designer.

For example, you are most likely going to find your family has multiple uses for your new pool. Here are some you might come up with:

• “I want to swim laps.”
• “I want to do water aerobics.”
• “Our new pool will be where I sunbathe and get a tan.”
• “It will be the perfect spot to play basketball and volleyball with my friends.”
• “It’s a place for my friends and I to hang out in the summer.”
• “We can have big parties.”
• “I want to relax in the pool.”
• “I want to dive and do tricks.”
• “It will make our backyard beautiful.”

Think about the ages of your children as well. If you have younger children, you may need a shallow area. Or perhaps you want an infinity edge.

Your children may want a diving board or a water slide. Or, maybe you have a diver in your household who’d appreciate a deep end.

If your family wants to use the pool for fitness, you’ll want to consider what type – swimming laps or strength and cardio in the shallow end. If swimming laps is what your family wants, you might consider a longer pool.

Another reason you might want a pool is to make your backyard more beautiful. Perhaps you really only want to use it occasionally. Then you might choose a smaller pool.

Will you entertain in your backyard? perhaps you’d like a tanning ledge or a swim up bar. You might also consider adding an outdoor kitchen near your pool, a fire pit, or a seating area.

Question #2: What Do We Want It to Look Like?

The next question and consideration is what you want your pool to look like. In addition, you want to discuss the area around your pool.

Here are few things to look at:

• Do you have a uniquely shaped yard? If so, would a rectangular pool work best, or do you need a freeform pool?
• Will you throw large backyard pool parties? If so, you may need a larger pool deck area to accommodate people, patio furniture, an outdoor kitchen, and even a dance floor.
• Do you want to add some color changing LED pool lighting in your pool? If so, your pool designer should know about this.
• Is your backyard small?
• Do you want to save space in your backyard for a hot tub, trees, a vegetable garden, or a grassy area for your pets and children to play?
• When thinking of placement of your pool, do you want it right outside the back door or further away?
• What room in your house should overlook the pool? Your kitchen? Your living room?

Thinking about some of these things can help us design the right pool for you. In addition you want to think about privacy or noise concerns.

This might lead you to consider a large water feature in your pool such as a rock waterfall or fountain. The water’s white noise can cut down on street noise.

Finally, consider any mobility or special needs. For example, does someone in your family need wheelchair access to the pool?

Question #3: Do We Want a Hot Tub?

Many people add a hot tub at the same time they’re building their swimming pool and putting together their dream backyard.

A spa is a great addition and can help improve your overall wellness as well as that of your family.

What’s more, it’s always invigorating to go from your pool to your hot tub and back again during the summer.

A hot tub provides you with hydrotherapy. Through the massaging jets, your whole family will feel better.

So, ask your family what they think about hot water hydrotherapy and whether they’d like a hot tub.

Don’t forget that if anyone in your family has sleep issues, a hot tub can do wonders for them.

You can also use a hot tub year round in colder climates, so it’s a great addition alongside your swimming pool.

As you build your pool, adding a hot tub at the same time can also help you find the perfect spot for it so it blends in seamlessly with your new inground pool.

Final Thoughts on These Three Questions

Now that we’ve looked at these three questions, it’s time to get started!

The most important thing about your new pool and backyard area is that it suits your lifestyle, your needs, and your budget. By involving your whole family in some of these important questions, you can ensure your pool works great for everyone.

Your new aquatic retreat is just around the corner.

You know what is best for you and your family! Schedule your consultation with our pool designer and let’s get started on your pool wish list!

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Timeframe and Project Budget

How soon did you want to start your inground pool project?*

Ultra Modern Pool & Patio will do our best to meet your timeline requests. All construction projects are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis and also rely heavily on weather conditions.

ASAP

1-3 months

3-12 months

1 year or more

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What is your budget for the entire project?*

Most pools Ultra Modern Pool and Patio build range from $45,000 to $90,000. Prices depend on multiple factors including size, depth, stair type, equipment options, cover options, additional concrete/patio choices, and custom requests. Ultra Modern has financing options available with approved credit.

Under $45,000

$45,000-65,000

$65,000 - $85,000

$85,000 +

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Have you ever owned or taken care of a pool before?*

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What made you want an inground pool?*

Pool Size & Shape

What size of pool are you interested in?*

Ultra Modern Pool & Patio can design and install a pool of almost any size and shape. Below are some common pool sizes options. *If you are interested in a diving pool, the minimum size pool is 16' x 32' with an 8' deep end, or larger, depending on pool options.

14' x 30'

16 ' x 32'

18' x 36'

20' x 40'

Other

What shape of pool are you interested in?*

Most pools we build are rectangles so that an under-track automatic cover can be installed for safety and convenience. However, Ultra Modern Pool & Patio can design and install a pool of almost any size and shape. Below are some common pool shapes.

Grecian

Kidney

L

Lazy L

Lap Pool

Oval

Rectangle

Roman

Other

Would you like an Automatic Cover on your Pool?*

Automatic swimming pool covers help you gain peace of mind regarding safety, enjoy superb convenience, and save water, energy, and money. The majority of pools we install have Automatic Covers.

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Maybe

Not Interested

Pool Bottom

What type of pool bottom are you most interested in?*

Deep End pools are the most common, and normally consist of 3' shallow ends that slopes down to an 8' deep end. Sport Bottom pools normally have 3' shallow ends on both ends of the pool that slope down to a 5'-6' deeper area in the middle of the pool. Flat Bottom Pools are a consistent depth throughout the entire pool, normally 3' to 4'. Exact depths and layouts are customizable.

Deep End

Sport Bottom

Flat Bottom

Other

Steps, Tanning Ledges & Seating

What Steps are you interested in? (select all that apply)*

Stadium Stairs are the most common pool entry method. Corner Stairs, Walk-in Stairs and Cake Stairs all have a smaller footprint in the pool and are less expensive to install. Ultra Modern can design and install customized stair entry systems per request.

Stadium Stairs

Corner Stairs

Walk-in Stairs

Cake Stairs

Deep End Step Outs

Custom

Are you interested in additional seating in your pool? (select all that apply)*

Fox Pool's Buddy Seat and built in bench seats can be incorporated into any pool design. Bench seats are especially convenient in a deep end or on the front of a tanning ledge.

Bench Seats

Not Interested

Are you interested in a Tanning Ledge?*

Tanning Ledges are large, shallow areas in your pool that can be used with in-pool furniture and provide a fun area for children to play. Tanning ledges are fully customized for each pool and situation.

Yes, I want a Tanning Ledge!

Maybe

Not Interested

Equipment & Sanitization

Are you interested in a Pool Automation System?*

When it comes to pools, a little convenience goes a long way. Whether you want your heater to run on a schedule, fully integrate your pump, control your lights, or handle your pool’s electronic systems with the touch of a button, an automated system can handle the job. The benefits of swimming pool automation are many—and each delivers unparalleled optimization.

Yes, I'm Interested!

Maybe

Not Interested

What type of In-Pool Lights are you interested in?*

Pool lights are available in standard white and also in controllable color-changing LED's. You can have choose between one large light, or multiple smaller lights spread throughout your pool for better coverage and ambiance.

Single Standard White LED

Single Color Changing LED

Multiple Color Changing LED's

Other

Would you like a Pool Heater?*

Adding a heater to your swimming pool helps you extend the swimming season so you can enjoy water at the perfect temperature whenever you want.

Yes, I'm Interested!

Maybe

Not Interested

What type of Sanitization System are you interested in? (select all that apply)*

There are several ways to safely sanitize a pool. The most common ways are chlorine and salt sanitizers. Ultra Violet (UV) and Ozone are great supplemental sanitizers that reduce the amount of chemicals sanitizers you use. A salt system paired with UV is our most commonly installed sanitization system.

Chlorine

Salt

UV

Ozone

Biguanide

Other

Coping

What type of Pool Coping are you interested in?*

Pool Coping is the transition from your patio to the pool wall. The 2 main coping options are cantilever concrete coping and aluminum coping. Cantilever Concrete Coping is formed concrete that provides a seamless transition from patio deck to pool. Aluminum Coping is either white or grey and acts as a barrier between the patio and pool. There are also other copings similar to concrete that are made of pavers or brick.

Cantilever Concrete Coping

Aluminum Coping

Other

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