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Q: How do I keep animals out of my pool heater?

• <div><p>Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: Can a retaining wall be a pool fence?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-retaining-wall.htm">retaining wall</a> can only function as a fence if it&rsquo;s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn&rsquo;t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall. </p></div>

Q: Can I walk on top of my pool enclosure?

• <div><p>You should always check your user's manual for the weight capacity of your pool enclosure. In most cases, it is not safe for someone to walk on their enclosure. Professional pool installers will have more experience in repairing enclosure roofs and how to scale them without risking injury.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool?

• <div><p>Using a gas pool heater is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool. Gas pool heaters are powerful and can increase pool water temperature by 1 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. Using a gas pool heater and a solar pool cover will get your pool warm as fast as possible.</p></div>

Q: How long do pool enclosures last?

• <div><p>Your pool enclosure&rsquo;s lifespan will depend on the type and materials, but on average, you can expect it to last <b>10 to 15 years</b>. The climate and level of maintenance will also affect how long your pool enclosure lasts. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re unsure of how your pool is doing in general, you can always get a pool inspection to make sure everything&rsquo;s running smoothly.</p></div>

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Last update on October 29, 2025

Reviewed in December 2023
Jay did a great job repairing our floor and subfloor after we had a leak through our exterior door. He also installed a pan and a storm door with extra frame. He was on time, cleaned up after a day of work, and the result looks great. He communicates well and kept us updated on progress. A...
Jays Carpentry
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Reviewed in July 2023
Joe is very professional and friendly in nature. He installed Tesla Gen3 EV station in my garage, I am very much impressed and fully satisfied with Joe's work. He did a smart and beautiful installation. His pricing also very competitive, I recommend Joe to everyone.
Joseph Lapomardo, Electrician
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Reviewed in October 2021
North Hill Development has done a great job of installing our resistance pool and creating a spa house/structure to go over it. This project required North Hill to coordinate with our spa vendor for a crane delivery, our town's conservation committee for clearance, and our architect for some...
North Hill Development Inc
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Reviewed in August 2018
I decided to buy an above-ground pool from Surfside, despite the many bad reviews. They had the shortest wait time (I thought). They told me they were installing 3 weeks out. Three weeks passed and no word. I called them and the answer was, "oh, yeah, let's get you on our schedule."Then, it took...
Surfside Pool Company
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Reviewed in April 2017
Jose and his team were a pleasure to work with, very professional and responsive. Jose is easy to get a hold of via email, text or phone. His team were there when they said they would be and did a great job! The granite is beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. Jose recommended a back...
OG Surfaces Inc
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Reviewed in February 2017
Excellent. Before the number was 7.8, which exceeds federal standards. After the install, the reading was .7, far below the min standard. Very neat install also. Highly recommended.
S.W.A.T. Environmental
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Reviewed in December 2013
Ed was pleasure to work with in all aspects. He was honest, courteous and prompt. He was very kind to our young son who is interested in construction and he explained all of his work at each step in the process. Most of all he did an impeccable job. We would use him again in a heartbeat.
THE BOLTON HARVARD HANDYMAN
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Reviewed in August 2013
They installed the system when we moved in back in 1997. The work has turned out great and they are wonderful. They are also very responsive, reliable, and a good local company.
Sarasin Irrigation Inc
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Reviewed in April 2013
David and his staff (Steve) did a really good job replacing the old burner with the brand new and energy efficient oil burner. The plumbing work included, besides the burner replacement, replacing the plumbing pipes, installing sprinkler, and new electrical wiring (done by an electrician)....
Crestwood Mechanical
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Reviewed in March 2013
Ok fine-I mixed up the boxes I was supposed to write in. But I mean every word I wrote! Work done on my car: brakes replaced tires replaced inspections oil changes turn front and rear rotors this is awful....but a piece inside one of the tires was leaking air and they replaced...
Maillet Auto
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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.

You should always check your user's manual for the weight capacity of your pool enclosure. In most cases, it is not safe for someone to walk on their enclosure. Professional pool installers will have more experience in repairing enclosure roofs and how to scale them without risking injury.

Using a gas pool heater is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool. Gas pool heaters are powerful and can increase pool water temperature by 1 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. Using a gas pool heater and a solar pool cover will get your pool warm as fast as possible.

Your pool enclosure’s lifespan will depend on the type and materials, but on average, you can expect it to last 10 to 15 years. The climate and level of maintenance will also affect how long your pool enclosure lasts.

If you’re unsure of how your pool is doing in general, you can always get a pool inspection to make sure everything’s running smoothly.

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