Before you hire: Pool & Spa
Ask each provider to quote the same scope so you can compare the services, fees and exclusions.
- List pool or spa type, dimensions and existing equipment.
- Compare equipment models, electrical and plumbing scope.
- Clarify site preparation, access, permits and safety features.
- For repairs, ask how the diagnosis supports the proposed work.
Questions worth asking
- Who coordinates inspections and startup?
- What routine maintenance is required for warranties?
- Which landscaping or surface repairs are excluded?
What belongs in the written scope?
Pool or spa equipment, installation or repair tasks, site work, electrical and plumbing, safety provisions, startup and warranty.
A local detail to check
For pool or spa work in Nashville, share equipment labels, photos of the installation area and any known leaks, water-quality or access issues.
Use the Tennessee license verification service and the state’s contractor consumer resources as starting points. Confirm project requirements with the appropriate local office.