Question for Pool Builders

18 years ago

Well, tomorrow is the big day when all the action starts and I have a question for Pool Builders. I will not be home all day (I leave at 630 am and generally do not return until 6:30 pm). My husband will be home most days because he works from home, but is gone for two days every other week. I would like to do something for all the people that will be working on our pool, but am not sure if it is appropriate. I was thinking about leaving a cooler of bottled water, sodas, etc and maybe a covered plate of snacks like cookies or brownies each day. Please tell me if this is stupid or not. I just feel badly that I will not be around to offer any type of hospitality personally. I thought about leaving coffee too, but the cream and sugar could be a challenge since we live in Florida and still have heat and bugs (at times). Right now it is a bit chilly and damp.

Also, will the PB need access inside our home on the few days we are not home? We introduced our neighbors to our PB and now he is building their pool as well and it will be at the same time. She is a stay at home mom so we could give her a key if you think they may need into any electrical, etc. I would ask our PB, but I did not think of all of this until just now and he has been out of town doing continuing education all last week.

Any other suggestions anyone has as to how to help the progress go as smoothly as possible, I would love to hear them. I would much rather be proactive and remove any possible roadblacks.

Thank You!

Melissa

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pools
18 years ago
Melissa

Congratulations on the new pool. You do not have to leave any types of refreshments for the workers but any thing you do leave will be most appreciated IÂm sure. I would not go to a lot of trouble baking things a cooler of water and soda would be nice and would probably make the guys working "go the extra mile".

As for getting in the house the electrician will need to get in to hook-up power and run any type of indoor controller. As far as the other subcontractors or workers they may need to get in if they trip a breaker or a GFCI.

Hope this helps. I know that when my guys are working anything like a soft drink always goes a long way.

Jody
huskyridor
18 years ago
All crews usually have a water cooler.
Hydration drinks like Gatorade are the best things to leave out for workers. I'll typically drink water from the cooler instead of having a Soda left for us.

See ya,
Kelly
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robindigo
18 years ago
On my jobs I usually buy lunch during different phases of the job, like gunite or a deck pour, etc. They appreciate it and as Jody said, they "go the extra mile"
poolexpert
18 years ago
The only times access to the house is needed if you have hardwired controls, door alarms and preplaster inspection if door alarms are required.
cement_pond
Original Author
18 years ago
Well, they started yesterday. I ran out and got a container of cookies and gatorade to go with the water. The gatorade was a big hit, but I forgot to put the cookies outside so the dog got those and was happy too. It was pretty chilly yesterday so I should have put out some coffee anyhow, but did not think of it until later. All is going smoothly except for the dent they put in the side of the house. It is not big and it was an accident that I am sure will get fixed so I am not worried about it. If I get home before dark anytime soon, I will try to take some pictures to post.
Thank you for the all the advice to date!

Melissa
sk8convict
18 years ago
How about leaving them a case of Budweiser...
I'm willing to bet that'd be more appreciated
by anyone in the construction business than cookies
& gatoraide...
jmas65
18 years ago
A case of beer when they're all finished, maybe... How many more dents do you think Melissa wants on her house?
sharlanet
18 years ago
Yeah, I don't think I'd want the workers under the influence while building my pool!