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UNLICENSED POOL CONTRACTORS
WELL, IT'S ABOUT TIME!! All you un-licensed pool contractors who've been making the quick buck will finally have to educate yourselves, insure yourselves, and answer for the work that you do. I know it's been a good ride, too bad you've all been investing in new trucks, trips, and real estate instead of your education and proper licensing. The DBPR is FINALLY adding a charge to my renewal fee that I can live with....$5.00 for un-licensed activity to fund a hot line for LICENSED CONTRACTORS to turn in UN-LICENSED CONTRACTORS!! I cannot begin to tell you how many times that I've been gentle (pricewise) to a homeowner with regards to re-plumbing a system that was so messed up I assumed it was done by them, only to find out later that they had paid some "pool guy" nearly DOUBLE WHAT I HAD CHARGED TO RIP IT OUT AND FIX IT!! So, here I am, the one who does things the right way, taking the hit and doing the job for very little over cost - just to restore the person's faith in humanity.Well, unfortunately, it does not pay the bills, or the licensing; continuing education (yes, there are things changing every day in all aspects of the industry); the proper chemicals/supplies (not JUST a bucket of tabs, a pole, and a brush). So....Thank You DBPR, and, $%&k; You, Unlicensed Contractors!! Sooo Sincerely Yours, Shelly K. Witt - STATE LICENSED CONTRACTOR BLUE DIAMOND POOL DESIGNS, INC. #CPC1457863
UNLICENSED POOL CONTRACTORS
WELL, IT'S ABOUT TIME!! All you un-licensed pool contractors who've been making the quick buck will finally have to educate yourselves, insure yourselves, and answer for the work that you do. I know it's been a good ride, too bad you've all been investing in new trucks, trips, and real estate instead of your education and proper licensing. The DBPR is FINALLY adding a charge to my renewal fee that I can live with....$5.00 for un-licensed activity to fund a hot line for LICENSED CONTRACTORS to turn in UN-LICENSED CONTRACTORS!! I cannot begin to tell you how many times that I've been gentle (pricewise) to a homeowner with regards to re-plumbing a system that was so messed up I assumed it was done by them, only to find out later that they had paid some "pool guy" nearly DOUBLE WHAT I HAD CHARGED TO RIP IT OUT AND FIX IT!! So, here I am, the one who does things the right way, taking the hit and doing the job for very little over cost - just to restore the person's faith in humanity.Well, unfortunately, it does not pay the bills, or the licensing; continuing education (yes, there are things changing every day in all aspects of the industry); the proper chemicals/supplies (not JUST a bucket of tabs, a pole, and a brush). So....Thank You DBPR, and, $%&k; You, Unlicensed Contractors!! Sooo Sincerely Yours, Shelly K. Witt - STATE LICENSED CONTRACTOR BLUE DIAMOND POOL DESIGNS, INC. #CPC1457863
Rainy Season and Leaky Pools
Many people with leaking pools, unfortunately, see the rainy season as a blessing for the break in their water bill, instead of further damage to interior finishes(as water migrates behind tiles and interior finishes, it causes them to lose their bond) and the undermining of pool decks and house foundations (water can cause a great amount of damage when not channeled away properly, leading to erosion and the mess/damage that follows) A good way to determine if you have a drainage issue is to simply look - the next time there is a heavy rain, look out at your pool deck : Is it flooded?; Is there any water ponding on the surface?; How are the Deck-O-Drains handling the water, are they keeping up with the flow, or does it take a while for them to draw the water away? If you can't wait for the next rain to find out, you can use a garden hose to flood the deck yourself, and look for the same issues/problems.