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Swimming Pool FAQs (Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Mississauga & Area)

Have you been considering installing an inground pool? Our inground pool construction guide touches on the key aspects of pool installation costs, timelines, maintenance, and design. This guide will help you better prepare for the installation of your inground pool.

Since installing fiberglass pools and constructing backyards began in Burlington and surrounding places fifteen plus years ago, Earthworks Landscaping has greatly expanded their operations throughout the cities of Oakville, Milton, Mississauga, Waterdown, and even Carlisle. With the assistance of our warranty, rest assured our in-house service team has what it takes to service your pools and help keep your sanity intact.

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Straight to the Point

How much does a pool cost?

Depending on the distinctive features included, the costs of the family size and swim ready fiberglass pools ranges in $65,000 and $125,000, equipment and tools included. Accommodations like the patio, lighting, and even a safety cover ready. Factors like the condition of the soil and how high up an installation takes place does matter, and a visit in person is ideally needed to finalize a close estimate.

Why are some quotes so cheap?

Most materials and services are absent, and that is the main reason bids are lower. When it comes to equipment that is on the smaller end of the range, these bids are lower, but within complete warranty service so rest assured that these bids are more than a bargain. 

How long does installation take?

Timelines and schedules are often affected by complexity, weather, and season, so there is no clear answer to that unless the season demands it, but the rest of the year it can be on the more lower end of the range, usually within a week to two weeks. 

When is the best time to build?

Peak season begins in the spring, and that is when most of the demand happens, so the best time to build is before then. Constructing in the later months of summer and even in the autumn can help avoid that peak, and help us be ready for when next season comes around.We can easily adjust the schedule to meet your needs.

Yes, we prepare plans for backyards of any size.

Yes, we are licensed and insured for pools, landscaping and maintenance.

What is the consult process on your designs?

Discuss goals and budget for the project.

Identify and get site details.

Prepare and send the estimate with the design.

Permit and set up the schedule.

Construct and train the owner.

The owner is for pools, patios, lights, kitchens, walls, and plants.

We look after the pools too after construction.

The pools are maintained by our highly skilled technicians. Waterworks Pool Service handles maintenance, opening and closing, and repairs. We take full responsibility for the project.

Budgeting Smart so you love the result later.

The drain, base patio and filter, along with the protected filament with the heater and electrical device, are necessities.

You will get the needed upgrades below: automation, LED lights, salt system, safety cover, and water features.

On site conditions such as the root of trees, the access slope, and the type of soil pave the overall budget.

Area knowledge: 15+ years of working with Halton & Peel soils and bylaws  

Serviced in-house: no finger pointing between builder and service company  

Warranty + owner follow-up: owner walk-throughs on equipment and on water care  

Design, permits, construction, and service: as one cohesive team under one merchandizer  

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Expanded FAQ

What increases total price the most?Size and shape of the pool, patio type, access, elevation and drainage, equipment size, and extras (automation, safety cover, and water features) all play a role. We’ll go through all of them with you and show you how each affects the total price.  

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Can you tell me how permits work?We manage drawing and submissions for permits of your municipality (setback, fencing, and utility lines to cover). Regular updates on the construction of your project are provided—minus the hassle of documenting all of the construction steps.

Can I phase the work?Certainly. A lot of clients begin with the pool and the basic patio and then add landscaping features later, such as an outdoor kitchen with a pergola or a pergola with a pool.

What maintenance is needed?Skimming and brushing weekly, short water examination and balancing, and cleaning filters. Prefer hands-off? Schedule our service packages with Waterworks.

Winter?Closable pools, equipment protected and returned in spring for an efficient open, avoiding the first swim chemical sink.

Do fiberglass pools last?Yes. Having the right equipment with the right shell, properly sized base, drainage, and service results in long life and low maintenance. That is.

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