{"id":69,"date":"2025-12-26T10:37:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T10:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/before-you-buy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T19:26:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:26:47","slug":"before-you-buy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Before you buy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center bottom\" data-direction=\"up\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.3\" data-mobile-enabled=\"false\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/antes-de-comprar-hero-image-a.webp\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-up nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center bottom;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/antes-de-comprar-hero-image-a.webp&quot;);--awb-background-size:1920px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-position:right bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><nav class=\"fusion-breadcrumbs fusion-breadcrumbs-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-alignment:left;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-prefix-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-current-page-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-separator-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-breadcrumb-sep:&#039;\/&#039;;text-align:left;\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"awb-breadcrumb-list\"><li class=\"fusion-breadcrumb-item awb-breadcrumb-sep awb-home\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/\" class=\"fusion-breadcrumb-link\"><span ><i class=\"awb-breadcrumb-home-icon fa-home fas\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Inicio\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:48pt;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Before you buy a swimspa, a spa or a swimming pool<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Practical guide to evaluating space, electricity consumption,<br \/>required installation work and real costs before making a<br \/>decision. Here you\u2019ll find the technical factors worth<br \/>analysing to avoid mistakes and choose with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">To choose correctly doesn&#8217;t just depend on the initial price. Intended use, technical requierements and long term expectations are improtant factors, too.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-column-gap:10px;--awb-row-gap:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-inner-bg-box-shadow: 6px 18px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-inner-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-top:0;--awb-inner-border-top:0;--awb-border-right:0;--awb-inner-border-right:0;--awb-border-bottom:0;--awb-inner-border-bottom:0;--awb-border-left:0;--awb-inner-border-left:0;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-liftup-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" title=\"C\u00f3mo decidir cu\u00e1l es mejor para ti\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/spa-swimspa-or-swimming-pool-clear-guide-before-making-a-decision\/\" aria-label=\"Compara las ventajas e inconvenientes de swimspas y piscinas\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"color: white; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; background: #0ba9d7;\">\u00bfSPA, SWIMSPA OR SWIMMING POOL?<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Several people sitting inside a spa\" title=\"Spa, swimspa or swimming pool\" src=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-swimspa-o-piscina001.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-swimspa-o-piscina001-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-swimspa-o-piscina001-400x223.jpg 400w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-swimspa-o-piscina001-600x335.jpg 600w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-swimspa-o-piscina001-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-swimspa-o-piscina001-1200x670.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-swimspa-o-piscina001.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.7;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What you need to understand before you decide<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-column-gap:10px;--awb-row-gap:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-inner-bg-box-shadow: 6px 18px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-inner-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-top:0;--awb-inner-border-top:0;--awb-border-right:0;--awb-inner-border-right:0;--awb-border-bottom:0;--awb-inner-border-bottom:0;--awb-border-left:0;--awb-inner-border-left:0;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-liftup-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" title=\"C\u00f3mo decidir cu\u00e1l es mejor para ti\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/how-much-space-do-i-really-need\/\" aria-label=\"Compara las ventajas e inconvenientes de swimspas y piscinas\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"color: white; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; background: #0ba9d7;\">HOW MUCH SPACE DO I REALLY NEED?<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1429\" alt=\"Several people sitting inside a spa\" title=\"Space required for a spa, swimspa, or swimming pool\" src=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/espacio-necesario-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/espacio-necesario-1-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/espacio-necesario-1-400x223.jpg 400w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/espacio-necesario-1-600x335.jpg 600w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/espacio-necesario-1-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/espacio-necesario-1-1200x670.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/espacio-necesario-1-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.7;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Key considerations for space, access, and structure before deciding on your installation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-column-gap:10px;--awb-row-gap:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-inner-bg-box-shadow: 6px 18px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-inner-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-top:0;--awb-inner-border-top:0;--awb-border-right:0;--awb-inner-border-right:0;--awb-border-bottom:0;--awb-inner-border-bottom:0;--awb-border-left:0;--awb-inner-border-left:0;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-liftup-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" title=\"Consumo el\u00e9ctrico de spas, swimspas y piscinas\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/what-electrical-consumption-will-it-have\/\" aria-label=\"Consumo el\u00e9ctrico de spas, swimspas y picinas\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"color: white; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; background: #0ba9d7;\">WHAT WILL THE ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION BE?<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Several people sitting inside a spa\" title=\"Electricity consumption of a spa, swimspa, or swimming pool\" src=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-consumo-electrico.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-consumo-electrico-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-consumo-electrico-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-consumo-electrico-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-consumo-electrico-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-consumo-electrico-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spa-consumo-electrico.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.7;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Required power and real electricity costs before installation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-column-gap:10px;--awb-row-gap:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-inner-bg-box-shadow: 6px 18px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-inner-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-top:0;--awb-inner-border-top:0;--awb-border-right:0;--awb-inner-border-right:0;--awb-border-bottom:0;--awb-inner-border-bottom:0;--awb-border-left:0;--awb-inner-border-left:0;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-liftup-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" title=\"C\u00f3mo decidir cu\u00e1l es mejor para ti\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/what-construction-work-is-required\/\" aria-label=\"Compara las ventajas e inconvenientes de swimspas y piscinas\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"color: white; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; background: #0ba9d7;\">WHAT CONSTRUCTION WORK WILL BE REQUIRED?<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Construction materials to consider before starting work in a garden\" title=\"Construction work required for pools and spas\" src=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obras-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obras-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obras-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obras-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obras-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obras-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obras-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.7;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Level of intervention: from a technical base to full structural construction work<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>What you need to know before you decide<\/h2>\n<p>Before investing in an aquatic installation, it is advisable to analyze four fundamental aspects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Available space: actual surface area, access points, and structural limitations.<\/li>\n<li>Electricity consumption: installed power and estimated monthly cost.<\/li>\n<li>Level of construction work: technical base, excavation, or structural intervention.<\/li>\n<li>Actual use: occasional relaxation, regular training, or family use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Follow these steps before you decide<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h3>1. Evaluate space available<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/how-much-space-do-i-really-need\/\">How much space do I really need<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Access for transport and installation<\/li>\n<li>Load-bearing capacityof terraces or roofs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h3>2. Analyze consumption and power requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/what-electrical-consumption-will-it-have\/\">What will the electricity consumption be?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Differences between electric resistance heating and heat pumps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h3>3. Understand the required construction work<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/what-construction-work-is-required\/\">What construction work will be required?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Above-ground installation vs in-ground installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3>4. Compare before choosing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/before-you-buy\/spa-swimspa-or-swimming-pool-clear-guide-before-making-a-decision\/\">Spa, swimspa or swimming pool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/comparisons\/\">View technical comparisons<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2>Common mistakes before buying<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><ul>\n<li>Underestimating the total weight of the installation when filled.<\/li>\n<li>Choosing based on price without evaluating insulation or construction quality.<\/li>\n<li>Not planning for sufficient electrical power.<\/li>\n<li>Not considering long-term energy costs.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritizing aesthetics without planning for maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Choose based on technical criteria<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>A well-informed decision reduces unforeseen issues and optimizes the investment in the long term.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/guides\/spas\/\">Complete guide to spas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/guides\/swimspas\/\">Complete guide to swimspas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.piscinasyspas.com\/en\/guides\/pools\/\">Complete guide to swimming pools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2>View professional solutions (spas and swimspas)<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>If your decision is between a spa and a swimspa and you want to see real examples of configurations, qualities, and formats, it may help to review professional catalogs and installed models. 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