
Start your pool research with the questions that matter: pool type, backyard fit, budget, and what happens during installation.
Start by comparing pool types, thinking through how you will use your backyard, and understanding what a project quote includes. Parrot Bay Pools & Spas builds fiberglass and custom concrete pools; ask which approach fits your yard and priorities.
Start with how you want to spend time in the water and around it. Space for swimming, a place to relax, and room for gathering can lead to different design decisions.
Bring photos of your yard and a short list of priorities to your consultation. They can help make the conversation more specific to your home.
What this means for you: Your daily plans for the backyard are a useful starting point for choosing a pool.

Parrot Bay Pools & Spas builds fiberglass and custom concrete pools and is an authorized River Pools fiberglass dealer.
Compare available fiberglass designs with the possibilities of a custom concrete pool. Ask how each approach would address your preferred layout, backyard access, and care expectations.
What this means for you: Compare the whole backyard plan, not just the pool's appearance.

A useful budget conversation starts with a clear scope. Ask what is included in the proposed project and what would be priced separately.
Read the inground pool cost guide and the fiberglass pool construction process to prepare your questions.
Guides from the Parrot Bay team on choosing, building and caring for your pool.
What this means for you: Ask for a written scope so you can compare proposals on what they actually include.
Parrot Bay Pools & Spas serves Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington, and central and eastern North Carolina.
The Design Center is at 194 Federal Rd Ext, Benson, NC 27504. Visits are by appointment; call (919) 888-0327 to arrange a visit and discuss your questions.
Bring yard photos, designs you like, and your questions about budget, installation, and ongoing care. If you have an existing pool, note the equipment or care questions you would like to discuss when you call.
What this means for you: Schedule your visit before traveling to the Benson Design Center.

Still deciding? Call (919) 888-0327 or book a time at our Benson Design Center and we will walk you through it.
Start with pool types, backyard layout, project scope, installation, and ongoing care. Write down how you want to use the pool so you can discuss options that fit your priorities.
Yes. Parrot Bay Pools & Spas builds fiberglass and custom concrete pools and is an authorized River Pools fiberglass dealer.
Ask each builder to identify what is included and what is priced separately. Compare the proposed pool, patio, site work, and equipment rather than looking only at the total.
Bring photos of your yard, examples of designs you like, and a list of must-have features. Include questions about budget, backyard access, installation, and care.
Parrot Bay serves Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington, and central and eastern North Carolina. Call (919) 888-0327 to discuss your project location.
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194 Federal Rd Ext, Benson, NC 27504 · By appointment