Buckle up if you are thinking of adding some fun to your backyard by installing a swimming pool. This is going to be a wild ride, and I will guide you without making your eyes glaze with boredom or getting tangled in technical jargon, helpful hints!
Los Angeles is not just another city. It is a beast, with hills as steep as those in San Francisco and rules that are tighter than skinny jeans from early 2000s. When you build a swimming pool in this area, you are not only choosing tiles and water features, but you are also embarking on an adventure.
Finding the right crew to build your dream pool is like finding the perfect match on a dating site. You have many options, but they’re not all going to work. There are big companies who can build pools faster than anyone can say “cannonball.” There are also smaller companies that approach each project as if it were their magnum opus.
It gets really spicy when you have to navigate LA’s construction codes without pulling out your hair. It can be like trying to solve the Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. Fear not! It’s best to find someone who is familiar with these rules and knows them better than you do.
Let’s talk about design, because if there is one thing that Angelenos are known for, it’s their style. This city’s pool builders are able to create anything from a Zen retreat to a Hollywood glam. Want a swimming pool that creates optical illusions? They’ve gotcha. What about one that makes Ariel abandon her ocean digs and move to the land? No problemo.
There’s still more! Have you heard about eco-friendly swimming pools? Yes, eco-friendly pools are a thing. California is no stranger to droughts. Having a pool which sips rather than guzzles water, is not only cool but also better for the environment (and your wallet).
Patience is the key. For a time, construction might make your backyard look like an archaeological dig. Remember: Good things will come to those that wait (and perhaps nag gently).
Material selection is a different game. You need clothes that will withstand the mood swings of LA, from scorching heatwaves and occasional chilly breezes without looking worn out.
Communication is key. You want to find someone who will keep you informed without making you think you need a degree in engineering to understand their words.
All those waiting periods, decisions and wonderings about whether it will ever be completed will disappear faster than ice-cream on Venice Beach during July.
Remember: choose wisely, stay patient and keep dreaming big because nothing beats beating the heat in your very own backyard oasis. It’s important to remember that you should choose wisely and be patient. You can beat the heat with your own backyard oasis. Try not to fall asleep with our textbooks this evening. Maybe we should ask them why they feel this way, instead of jumping on our moral high horse. Understanding begins with listening, even if it makes us uncomfortable.