07/30/2026
One of the most common surprises for homeowners building a pool is realizing that pool builders don’t handle the electrical work.
The reality is that every company you talk to is a pool builder, not a licensed electrician. That means critical life-safety systems (like code-required bonding and GFCI protection) are rarely included in that base price, and it could come as a shock to you.
We lay out the full real cost before anything gets signed so you can plan a realistic budget from day one.