Don't sign that pool contract until an expert reviews it.
Retired pool contractors review your proposal, quote, or signed contract line by line. Pricing, scope, equipment, add-ons, warranty terms — we tell you what's missing, what's overpriced, and what to ask before you sign. We don't build pools anymore, so we're not competing for your job.
48-hour turnaround · Unbiased · No affiliation with pool builders
You're spending six figures on a backyard. Who's in your corner?
The pool industry is flooded with builders offering rock-bottom prices just to win the bid — then cutting corners, disappearing mid-build, or hitting you with change orders once the shell is in the ground.
Most homeowners are dealing with salespeople, not owners. They don't know what a proper spec looks like, what equipment is under-sized, or which line items are missing entirely.
We do. And we work only for you.
Common red flags we catch
- Pipe sizes too small for the equipment listed
- Under-powered pumps and heaters for the pool volume
- Missing bonding, plumbing, or electrical scope
- Vague allowances that become change orders later
- No engineered plans on a project that needs them
- Warranty terms that quietly exclude the expensive parts
Everything on your proposal. Reviewed.
Price, scope, equipment, add-ons, features, pumps, pipe sizing, warranty terms, payment schedule — if it's on the proposal or contract, we look at it.
Pricing
Line-item pricing benchmarked against real market costs for your region.
Equipment & Plumbing
Is the pump, heater, filter, and pipe size actually right for this pool — or set up to fail later?
Scope & Add-ons
What's included, what's excluded, and what should be in there but isn't.
Warranty & Terms
Payment schedule, change-order language, warranty carve-outs, and lien exposure.
Your proposal, graded and marked up.
You'll know exactly where your contract stands and exactly what to fix before you sign anything.
A letter grade (A–F)
We grade your proposal the way a teacher would — because you should know at a glance whether you're looking at an A-quality contract or a D that needs serious work before you sign.
A marked-up copy of your proposal
We annotate your PDF directly — every red flag, every vague line, every spec that's under-sized or missing entirely.
Questions to ask + the replies you should get
You'll walk into your next builder meeting with a written list of questions and the honest answers you should expect for each one.
A written PDF report
Every issue that needs to be addressed before you sign the contract — organized, prioritized, and delivered to your inbox within 48 hours.
How it works
Simple. Fast. On your side.
1. Upload your quote
Send us the PDF of your proposal, quote, or contract. Any builder, any format.
2. We review it
A retired pool contractor reads every line — pricing, specs, terms — in 48 hours. No stake in your job, just an honest read.
3. Get your report
A written report with what's good, what's missing, what to ask, and what to change.
Know who you're actually hiring.
For an extra $75, we'll run a background check on your contractor: how many permits they've really pulled, how long they've truly been in business, complaint history, license status, and lawsuits on file.
Learn about Contractor Check- Real permit history (not what they claim)
- Years actually in business under this license
- Complaints and disciplinary actions
- Lawsuits, liens, and judgments on record
- License and insurance verification
One flat fee. Two optional add-ons.
A pool build is a six-figure decision. $299 is a rounding error to make sure you're spending the rest of it well.
Quote / Contract Review
Everything on your proposal, reviewed line by line.
- Line-by-line pricing review
- Scope, inclusions, and exclusions
- Equipment and plumbing spec
- Warranty, payment schedule, and terms
- Letter grade + marked-up PDF
- Questions to ask, replies to expect
Contractor Check
+ $75Verified permit history, license status, complaints, and lawsuits on the builder.
Learn more →Design Review
+ $75A retired contractor's honest opinion on your pool design — layout, features, and what's missing.
Learn more →Frequently asked
- How fast is the turnaround?
- 48 hours from the time we receive both your quote and payment.
- Are you affiliated with any pool builders?
- No. Our reviewers are retired pool contractors — they aren't taking on jobs and aren't competing for yours. We never accept referral fees and only work for homeowners.
- Who is actually reviewing my quote?
- Retired and former pool contractors — people who spent their careers building and permitting pools themselves.
- What format should I send my quote in?
- PDF is best. If you only have photos or a printed copy, snap clear images and combine them into a PDF before uploading.
- Will you recommend a specific builder?
- No. Our job is to make the quote in front of you clearer and safer to sign — not to steer you to anyone else.
Send us the proposal. Sleep on it. Sign smarter.
Upload your PDF, pay $299, and get an expert review back within 48 hours.
Submit your proposal