Swimming pool decks offer your customers a place to relax when they are out of the water. Offering in ground and above ground pool decking will allow your business to service anyone with a swimming pool. Being flexible with your swimming pool deck designs allows you to accommodate the individual preferences of anyone looking to add a swimming pool deck to their landscaping.
Stocking different types of pool decking materials will make it easy for your customers to visualize their space and pick a material that works in that area. Some customers may want a wood swimming pool deck. Others may want to use concrete or resin materials. Remember these suggestions when you order decking supplies:
1. Use swimming pool deck plans to help your customers design a deck that is right for them.
2. Stock supplies to help customers who are building a pool deck.
3. Upsell each sale by offering custom additions to any swimming pool deck.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Show your customers swimming pool deck designs
Your customers will need to design their pool deck before they are able to build it. Having plans for swimming pool decks on hand will make it easy for you to help your customers find the perfect deck to suit their needs. Make sure that you stock plans for above ground pool decks and in ground swimming pool decks. You can consider purchasing design software to help you design a deck for your customers when premade plans don't fit their needs.
I recommend: Custom Deck Plans has free basic swimming pool deck plans that you can print out to show customers. They also have some custom deck plans that you can purchase for immediate download or you can opt to have them mailed to you.
Big Hammer offers a program to help you design customized decks to suit any customer. You can choose an instant download or you can have a CD mailed to you.
Supply pool decking supplies
Once your customer has decided on a swimming pool deck design, it is up to you to supply them with the items they will need to complete the design. If your customers want to install a pool deck that is ornate, you may want to consider a local contractor to help them complete the project.
I recommend: National Pool Wholesalers has basic kits for above ground swimming pool decks. The kits are at a discounted wholesale price.
BuildDirect offers complete kits or lumber for swimming pool decks. You can email them your customer's deck plans and they will figure out the amount of lumber you will need or you can order online if you know how much lumber you need.
Use additions to create custom swimming pool decks
Once your customers have installed the basic deck, they can make additions to make their deck unique. Offering an assortment of lighting, planters and other deck accessories can help them to do this. Railings and balusters add style to decks and they add a little safety to the deck.
I recommend: GazeboCreations.com sells custom-made cabanas that your customer can use to enhance their swimming pool deck and provide a place to get out of the sun. They also have a variety of bridges and other items to improve the deck area.
Deck Depot has swimming pool deck balusters and matching pool-decking tiles. They also have a wide assortment of deck lighting and other accent pieces.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Offer your customers locks to secure any gate that they have leading to the swimming pool deck to help keep children and pets safe.
The official source of Swimming Pool Decks is the Swimming Pool Decks page at Business.com
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