Any time of year is a good time to dream about transforming your outdoor space with a Brothers Grimm swimming pool. But when is the best time of year to buy a pool? Are there advantages to having a pool installed during certain seasons? Is there a time of year when pool installation is impossible in Ohio?
Brothers Grimm has been one of Northeast Ohio’s leading inground swimming pool companies for nearly 30 years, so we have unique insight into the process. We understand the challenges of each season in the Midwest – and we’ve seen homeowners get really frustrated by Mother Nature’s fickle sense of timing.
To help you bring your swimming pool dreams to life with a solid plan, the experts at Grimm break down the pros and cons of hiring pool builders in spring, summer, fall and winter. Then we give you our seasoned recommendation for the best time to buy a swimming pool at the most reasonable price and on the most expedient timeline.
Let’s dive in!
Building a Pool in the Spring
Spring seems like the best time to buy a pool – but is it? It’s the time of year when we’re all sick of cold weather and anxious for any hope of enjoying the great outdoors again. That feels like the perfect time of year to buy and install a pool, perhaps even a good time to combine pool and landscaping design so you’ll be able to enjoy it all summer long.
But the problem is that everyone else in Ohio has the same idea! You’ll likely have to book a spring installation more than a year in advance.
The spring months are typically the busiest time of the year for us, as well as for home and commercial construction companies. That means the equipment and materials required for these kinds of projects are in very high demand, which can drive up costs. Plus, it can be really difficult to get ahold of pool builders in spring, as we’re already booked up with a full slate of customers.
Ohio’s springtime weather is another consideration. Unexpected cold snaps, heavy rains and flooding can all impede a spring pool installation – which can push back the timeline on all our other projects. For all these reasons, we do not recommend spring as the best time of year to buy a pool.
Building a Pool in the Summer
Summer is swimming pool season – but it’s also the season for catching up on all the projects pool builders in spring got behind on due to weather. Construction companies of all kinds stay super busy during the summer months, especially inground swimming pool companies, so trying to contact any of us to set up a new project will be an uphill battle.
This is a great time for planning, though! Use these long, languid days to think up pool landscaping ideas to elevate your backyard enjoyment, like strategic plantings that increase privacy and trees that offer relief from the sun. And don’t forget non-pool features that enhance your family’s poolside fun, like decks, patios, slides and hot tubs. Brothers Grimm provides all those services and more. Take the summer months to look closely at your property and make decisions about your goals, wishes and needs for the backyard oasis you envision.
Building a Pool in the Fall or Winter
We know what you’re thinking – if you install a pool in the fall or winter, you won’t be able to enjoy it until next year! Yes, but hear us out. All things considered, a fall pool installation is more likely to stay on timeline and within budget than at any other time of year. And Mother nature may even let you take a dip before the snow flies – though the timeline largely depends on your choice of concrete vs vinyl vs fiberglass pools.
Winter can be a great time to schedule a spring installation and start designing your pool. The frozen ground and frigid weather make a winter pool installation in Ohio impossible – but most inground swimming pool companies aren’t very busy in the colder months, so we’re usually quite happy to get your planning underway.
Why Building in the Fall is Our Recommendation!
We’ve experienced nearly 30 of Northeast Ohio’s seasonal cycles, and we know all the hardships for pool builders in spring, summer, fall and winter. Reasons for recommending fall as the best time of year to buy a pool include:
Stable Weather Conditions
Ohio weather tends to dry out and become more stable in the fall. And the really cold temps don’t typically arrive until later, like November or early December. That gives us several months of fair conditions and soil that’s not yet frozen – a combination that marks a sweet spot for inground swimming pool companies.
Contractor Availability
Once September rolls around, construction schedules tend to ease up. That gives all of us – but especially inground swimming pool companies – more flexibility for starting new projects. Plus, it’s a slower time for building departments, homeowners associations and zoning committees, which could make navigating Ohio’s inground pool building codes less time-consuming.
Cost Savings
With materials in lower demand, schedules lighter and the fiscal year winding down, many inground swimming pool companies offer deals on autumn installations. That could translate to a sweet reward for delaying your backyard fun until next year! Keeping your installation costs down really helps increase your home value with outdoor upgrades even more, leading to a quicker ROI on your swimming pool investment.
Contact Brothers Grimm to Schedule Your Fall Install Today!
Clearly, the best time of year to buy a swimming pool is the fall. And that’s right around the corner! So reach out to Brothers Grimm now to get on our schedule for a consultation as soon as possible. You’ll see your ideal backyard oases start to take shape before you know it.
