Pool Questions
A pool estimate should identify the selected pool, excavation, access, equipment, surrounding paving, barriers, utilities, and restoration included in the project. A pool-only price and a complete backyard proposal describe different scopes. Share your intended use and property details so Just Imagine can discuss a current estimate for your site.
There is no guaranteed cheapest season. Availability, weather, product lead times, approvals, and the proposed work affect scheduling. Discuss your preferred swimming season early and ask which decisions must be settled before a start date and construction sequence can be confirmed.
The usable yard, access, intended swimming activities, surrounding deck, and selected pool system shape the size options. Leave room in the plan for circulation, equipment, barriers, and the outdoor features you want around the water. Compare actual pool selections and complete installation scopes rather than assuming a size alone establishes the price.
The schedule depends on the selected pool, site preparation, approvals, materials, access, weather, and adjoining construction. Excavation is only one stage. Request a project sequence that also identifies equipment, utilities, surrounding surfaces, inspections where applicable, and completion responsibilities.
Confirm the approvals, setbacks, barrier requirements, and inspection steps for the actual property with the relevant local authority and project professionals before construction. The proposal should identify who is responsible for each application and approval; requirements should not be assumed identical across every Sussex County location.
Start with the property, how you want to use the pool, and the outdoor space around it. Discuss access, the available area, desired features, and connections to a patio or other work. Ask Just Imagine which pool options are available for the proposed project and have the selected system, installation scope, responsibilities, and terms identified in the proposal.
Patio Questions
The patio footprint is one part of the estimate. Removal, access, supporting construction, drainage, selected pavers, edges, steps, and adjoining features also affect the work. Compare proposals for the same finished area and complete scope, with optional additions identified separately.
Service life depends on the actual product, installation, site conditions, use, and maintenance. No single lifespan applies to every patio. Review the selected manufacturer’s care guidance and written warranty terms, and have movement, damaged units, or drainage problems assessed rather than assuming the surface is immune to weather.
Discuss available pavers and stone selections for the proposed use with Just Imagine. Compare the actual color, texture, dimensions, finish, installation requirements, and care instructions. Review samples with the home and adjoining surfaces before settling on a material; a category name does not establish one uniform performance or price.
An exact match depends on identifying the existing product, its condition, and current availability. Bring wide photographs and close-ups of the surface and edges. If a match is unavailable or would look noticeably different, a deliberate border or contrasting transition can give an extension a more considered relationship to the original work.
Hardscape Questions
Hardscaping includes constructed outdoor features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps, and related surfaces. Their supporting construction, elevations, drainage, and connections to the home also need to be planned. Just Imagine coordinates these features with the pool, kitchen, or other outdoor spaces included in the agreed project.
A specific resale return cannot be promised from a general hardscaping project. Focus first on the improvements you will use: a comfortable gathering area, a clearer route, or a better connection between the house and yard. Property value depends on factors beyond the installation itself.
Grading and drainage are considered alongside the proposed pool and hardscape layout. Existing elevations, water movement, structures, and the intended finishes affect the design. Have the estimate identify the site preparation and drainage work included, the relevant professional responsibilities, and any conditions that still require assessment.
Outdoor Kitchen Questions
Appliances, counters, supporting construction, finishes, utilities, access, and adjoining paving affect the estimate. Start with how you cook and serve food outside, then distinguish essential equipment from optional additions. Request a current proposal that clearly separates the kitchen scope from other backyard work.
Start with the cooking and storage functions you want, such as grilling, refrigeration, a sink, or serving space. Confirm the actual equipment selections and installation responsibilities with Just Imagine. Each selected model needs appropriate support, utility arrangements, ventilation, clearances, and outdoor suitability established from its requirements.
The required approvals depend on the actual equipment, utilities, structures, and location. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority and responsible professionals before work begins. The proposal should state who handles applications, utility work, and any inspections that apply to the design.
Process & Company Questions
Just Imagine coordinates the design and construction plan for the agreed outdoor project. The proposal should identify the included work, project contact, and responsibilities for individual parts of the build. A coordinated process does not mean every trade is necessarily performed by the same crew.
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Yes. We partner with Hearth to offer flexible financing options for qualified homeowners. You can check your rate and pre-qualify without impacting your credit score. Available offers, rates, and repayment terms depend on the lender and applicant. Ask about financing during your estimate consultation.
Begin by sharing your property, the outdoor activities you want to support, and the parts of the existing yard you want to keep or change. The next steps are to discuss the layout, site conditions, selections, scope, and estimate. Before construction, confirm the agreed design, responsibilities, schedule, and how changes will be documented.
Yes. Just Imagine Landscaping LLC is the legal business name, and Just Imagine Hardscapes & Pools is the name used for the pool and hardscape work shown on this site. Both refer to the same Sussex County business.
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