Pool Warranty: What It Actually Covers
A builder saying "it's warrantied" doesn't mean much until you know which of three different warranty types they're talking about. Riverstone and First Colony both require architectural control committee approval for pool and backyard plans, including review of fencing and setbacks relative to the deed restrictions, which is handled during the design phase.
Three Different Warranties
A structural warranty covers the shell itself (cracking, settling) and typically runs the longest, often a decade or more. A workmanship warranty covers installation quality, plumbing, electrical, finish application, usually for a shorter period, a year or two. Equipment warranties (pump, heater, filter) come from the manufacturer, not the builder, and vary by product.
What to Confirm Before Signing
Ask specifically what triggers a structural warranty claim (some require proof the issue isn't from a third-party modification), whether workmanship and structural warranties transfer to a new owner if the home sells, and who handles warranty service, the builder directly or a manufacturer for equipment-specific issues. See Pool Contract Red Flags for related questions worth asking before signing anything.
Where This Fits
See our Gunite Pools service page, or Financing if cost is the next question.
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