I'm due for a decent chunk of change from work. I've been kicking around the idea of having a pool put in.

I'm no stranger to general maintenance, and the like, but I've never had one constructed before.

Has anyone gone through this process before? Are there any "gotcha's" or pitfalls to be aware of when shopping for a contractor for this sort of thing? (Beyond the obvious that they're a registered contractor, and have a solid BBB rep, etc...)

The only thing i'd recommend is going with diamond bright plaster. Looks really good IMO. Other then that I can just suggest good equipment and what not. Dont know to much about the contrustion side of it.

Sorry, put my own in.

Above ground or in ground?

In-ground