15 Pool Renovation Mistakes That Cost Homeowners Thousands (And How to Avoid Every One of Them)
The most expensive pool renovation mistakes almost always come down to three root causes — hiring a pool company that skips soil engineering, pulling permits incorrectly (or not at all), and choosing cheap materials to save money up front. In McKinney and greater Collin County, where over 90% of the soil is expansive clay, a poorly engineered pool shell can crack within two to three years, turning a $60,000 renovation into a $100,000+ repair. DSH Custom Home & Pool Builders is the local pool company homeowners trust to get it right the first time — because we've been doing pool installation and renovation across McKinney for over 30 years, and we've fixed more corner-cutting jobs than we care to count. If you're planning a pool renovation — or even a first-time pool installation — this list walks through the 15 mistakes that drain homeowners' bank accounts, and exactly what a qualified pool company should be doing instead. Why This List Matters More in McKinney Tha...