Do I need a fence around my pool?

• <div><p>Each state has its own regulations about pool fences, and laws to protect both swimmers and pool owners. Before installing a pool, you’ll need to research what the pool laws in your state, city, and county are to ensure that you’re adhering to the legal regulations. Inground pools typically need to have a fence around the entirety of them, but the rules regarding above-ground pools are less stringent. A good rule of thumb is to always have a fence around your pool to ensure safety for all. </p></div>

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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: How can you heat a pool without a heater?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have the budget for one, there are numerous ways to warm up your pool without a heater. You can improve the insulation, use solar covers to trap heat from the sun, or even let a black hose sit in the sun until it heats up and delivers fresh, warm water straight to your pool.</p></div>

Q: How much room do you need around a pool?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-swimming-pool-design.htm">When designing your dream pool</a>, it's important to leave enough room for safe walkways, patios, and extras such as outdoor kitchens and fire pits. Your local building codes may specify the minimum space between your pool and your house, utility lines, and property line. In most cases, the area of the patio around the pool should be equal to or greater than the surface area of the pool.</p></div>

Q: Can I customize my pool design according to specific preferences?

• <div><p>Yes, pool designs can be customized to accommodate specific preferences, allowing for unique shapes, personalized tiling, special lighting features, water fixtures, and varying depths to create bespoke leisure experiences.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
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Bill did a fantastic job installing our new door frame, door and storm door. It turned out great and has never operated so nicely since we moved into the house!
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Reviewed in August 2024
The guys did a great job installing our new windows and pouring the driveway (and didn’t mind our dogs following them around either). Will definitely use them again for more projects in the future!
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My husband and I have had several issues with the product we chose through Precision Garage Door. I’ve had to make more calls than I would like to address these issues, as has my husband. We certainly don’t like to be “those people” and aren’t looking to find issues out of nothing. The very last...
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Just had my pool deck re-coated. The finish product is and looks fantastic and only took three days to complete. The old product was completely ground off to the bare concrete, acid etched, pressure washed, product applied and painted. It should be noted that they used quality material and most...
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Very good. Removed old water softener and installed a new one.
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Great .. remove old blacktop , leveled an installed more class five , installed new blacktop and rolled.. great job with a great crew .
TyTann Blacktopping LLC
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Ray was prompt. The old water heater began leaking in the evening and Ray was here the next day to do the installation. He was careful to protect our carpeting when removing the heavy old water heater and completely cleaned up after the job was finished. The installation took only a few hours....
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