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Pool project brief
Complete this before contacting providers, then give every candidate the same version.
1. Intended use
Who will use the pool and how?
Which activities matter most?
Which months and times of day matter?
Any accessibility or supervision needs?
2. Property and access
Project address and responsible authority
Yard photographs and rough dimensions
Likely excavation and delivery route
Slopes, utilities, trees, drainage, structures, septic, or retaining concerns
3. Priorities
Essential outcomes
Preferred features
Ideas open to alternatives
Features or materials you do not want
4. Scope and timing
What does a finished yard include?
Target decision and use dates
Owner-supplied work or separate contractors
Known HOA, survey, permit, or neighbor constraints
5. Budget boundaries
Budget for the complete finished yard
Items that need separate allowances
Unknown site conditions requiring investigation
Ongoing energy, water, service, and replacement planning
6. Questions to resolve
Which pool system fits the site and intended use?
What needs investigation before a fixed scope?
Who owns every approval and work package?
What evidence will demonstrate completion?