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Ocean Quest Pools
By Lew Akins
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Builder #2
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Builder #3
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Business
Stability
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Active member of APSP? |
Yes
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| How many years in business with current name? |
Since 1998
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| Checks payable to a business account or personal account? |
Business Account
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| Ever closed and re-started under a new name? |
No
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| Ever declared bankruptcy? |
No
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| Favorable report from Dun and Bradstreet? |
Yes – available on request
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| Have a permanent Showroom / Design Center? |
Yes – 3 locations
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| Member in good standing with BBB? |
Yes
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Business
Ethics |
Advertising “bait and switch” with unrealistic low prices? |
No
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| Do you charge more than the contract price if you hit rock? |
No
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| Do you handle all electrical utility connections to and from the pool? |
Yes
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| Promise a price without looking at your yard first? |
No
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Insurance /
Protection |
Certificate of Insurance direct from the insurance company? |
Yes
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| General Liability coverage of at least $1M per event? |
Yes
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| Will you provide a list of lien holders? |
Yes
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| Will you provide copies of all lien waivers as contractors are paid? |
Yes
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| Workmen’s Compensation coverage? |
Yes
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Quality
Workmanship |
All plumbing clearly labeled? |
Yes
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| At least 2 1/2” suction line on spa fittings? |
Yes
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| At least 2” suction lines on on skimmers and drains? |
Yes
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| At least 2” return line? |
Yes
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| At least 4 inches of gravel in base after excavation? |
Yes
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| Dedicated plumbing for each drain and skimmer? |
Yes
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| Individual valves on every line? |
Yes
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| What’s the size and spacing of your steel re-bar? |
1/2” (#4) on 10” centers or better
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| Expertise |
APSP Certified Building Professional on staff? |
Yes
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| Experience with advanced water features? (infinity edge, etc.) |
Yes – noted industry expert
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| Willing to give at least 50 references? |
Yes
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| Won multiple design awards? |
Yes – 175
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