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How to choose a pool builder in New Braunfels.

It isn't about finding someone who can dig a hole and fill it with water. Here's the checklist to use, and the red flags that mean it's time to walk away.

The Checklist

Seven things to verify before you sign.

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Red Flags

Reasons to walk away.

A large deposit demanded before any design or engineering work is done.

No written contract, or pricing that isn't broken down line by line.

Reluctance to provide references or show completed local projects.

No mention of soil studies or engineering on sloped or limestone lots.

Vague or verbal-only warranty terms instead of something in writing.

No help navigating permits or HOA approval — leaving you to figure it out alone.

Where J. Oliver Pools Stands

Every box, checked.

✓ Google Guaranteed & BBB accredited

✓ 5.0-star rated, PebbleTec Elite Builder

✓ In-house engineering & soil studies

✓ We manage permits & HOA approval

✓ Written workmanship warranty, itemized quotes

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