Summary Contractors expanding into swim spa installation underestimate what the work operationally and legally demands. It is important to understand where your existing setup falls short to avoid expansion from… [Read More]
Swim Spa Installation: What Contractors Need to Know Before Expanding
The Inground Pool Installation Process Explained: The Contractor’s View
SUMMARY Inground pool installation is a multi-trade job. From excavation to handoff, every phase carries its own risk. Structural defects and plumbing failures often surface months after the job closes,… [Read More]
How to Handle Construction Disputes With a Homeowner
SUMMARY Construction disputes with homeowners are expensive, disruptive, and more common than most contractors expect. When a dispute becomes a formal claim, the damage goes well beyond legal fees. In… [Read More]
Shotcrete vs Gunite Pools: What Contractors Need to Know Before Choosing a Method
SUMMARY: Gunite is dry-mix shotcrete. The two terms describe the same category of pneumatically applied concrete, not two different materials. The method you choose affects crew requirements, production speed, material… [Read More]
What a Strong Swimming Pool Construction Business Plan Looks Like in 2026
Summary Most swimming pool construction business plans are still built around market conditions that no longer exist. Knowing where the market is actually moving, and planning around it, is what… [Read More]
What brokers should include in stronger PoolPro submissions
Pool contractor accounts can look straightforward from the outside, but the details matter. A pool service company, pool builder, repair contractor, renovation specialist, plastering contractor, and broader construction operation can… [Read More]
What brokers should review with pool contractor clients before summer risk peaks
May is when pool contractor risk starts changing faster than the paperwork does. That is partly seasonal and partly operational. National Water Safety Month is observed each May as the… [Read More]
Why Pool Contractors Need Specialized Insurance
Picture this: You’ve just unveiled a stunning commercial swimming pool, an infinity masterpiece for a happy client. A week later, legal papers arrive—a guest slipped on your perfectly crafted deck…. [Read More]
Year-Round Insurance Considerations for Pool Equipment Distributors
Summary: Pool equipment distributors carry liability exposure in every quarter, not just during peak season. Understanding how risk shifts across the year is what keeps coverage from falling short when… [Read More]
From Repairs to Remodels: Choosing the Right Pool Insurance for Every Project
SUMMARY ● Pool contractors face different risk levels across repairs, maintenance, remodels, and new builds, and most standard policies don’t account for that. ● The wrong coverage for your project… [Read More]
