According to RubyHome, an online real estate resource, 15% of adults and 36% of kids swim in a pool at least six times per year. If you're looking to swim more often than that, you may be considering having a swimming pool installed in your outdoor space. Here are a few of the steps that you will want to follow to help you prepare for swimming pool installation.

Select the Right Pool Size for Your Outdoor Space

The first thing that you need to do is to select the right pool and right pool size for your outdoor space. Home lots are getting smaller, and not everyone has the space for a full-sized pool. This is why smaller plunge pools are gaining in popularity. You get a pool that fits perfectly in your outdoor space, regardless of the size of the pool.

Check With Your HOA and Insurance Company

Another thing that you need to do to prepare for pool installation is to take the time to check with your HOA and your home insurance company. An HOA, or homeowners association, may have rules regarding pools, including whether you can have one, limits on sizes, and limits on where the pool can be placed. Your home insurance company may also have restrictions that you need to know about in regard to a pool as well.

Remove Obstacles Where the Pool Will Be Placed

Once you have found the right swimming pool for you, and you have ensured it can be installed, the final thing you need to do is to remove obstacles where the pool may be placed. This may include moving water features, such as fountains, or removing landscaping, such as trees or shrubs. The pool installer will likely remove grass and level the area, so always ask what type of landscaping they remove so you know how much work you need to do on your own to prepare the pool site.

Having a swimming pool is exciting, especially if you love to swim. However, there is a lot of work that needs to be done before your pool can be installed. This includes selecting the right size pool for your outdoor space, checking with your HOA and home insurance company in regard to any rules or restrictions pertaining to the pool, and lastly, removing obstacles. Completing each of these steps will help you properly prepare for a new pool. Contact Nashville Dip Pools to get started on your swimming pool installation today.