North Attleborough, MA 

Client Name:

Moni K. who found us through a Google search. 

Was There An On-Site Evaluation:

Yes, we provided a FREE on-site evaluation to the client. Both the on-site evaluation and a removable mesh pool fence installation were completed on November 1, 2019. 

What Was the Scope of Work?

For this particular installation, the homeowner had just moved into the home 2 days prior. The pool in the backyard did have a winter pool cover on. However, the cover was old, sagging and had multiple rips. 

The couple has 2 kids, ages 1.5 and 3 years old, and the parents were fearful that the cover was not adequate protection at this time. Not only was this a valid fear, the parents were right in their thought process to immediately put up a protective pool fence barrier due to the young ages of their children.

On the day of the installation, it was the first time the parents let their children have access to the backyard. While we were going over the final layout of the fence, the children had to be constantly redirected away from the pool as they had no concept of not walking on the cover that was in disrepair. It was very stressful for all.

What Type of Fence Was Installed?

For this installation, we installed a 4 ft high black mesh/black poles pool fencing, with an arched self-latching self-closing gate.

Were There Any Challenges To This Job?

The most challenging part of this install was the dire nature of it, as we were actively able to see the family’s children were at risk and could easily access the pool. The installation itself went smoothly and at the end of the day, the parents could rest assured they had made their new home safer for their family.  

Safe Solutions of New England services all of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont providing homeowners with high-quality pool fence installations. We take great pride in partnering with homeowners to make their homes a safer place for their families especially those with young children. If you live in North Attleborough, MA and need to install a pool safety fence, contact us today! You will learn more about our top-rated safety fences and professional childproofing services as you speak with our pool safety expert. Call (877) 606-7233 or contact us online for your FREE on-site estimate.

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Location:

Swansea, MA 

Was There An On-Site Evaluation:

No, we did not conduct an on-site evaluation prior. The pool fence was installed on July 19, 2019. 

What Was the Scope of Work?

When it comes to pool fence installations in Massachusetts Life Saver pool fences generally do not meet the state’s code requirements for the primary fence. For individual towns, the code is specific to that town. This customer, however, wanted to have one of our fences installed as the primary code fence. 

To handle this, we first emailed the customer our Inspector Package which he took to the building inspector in Swansea, MA. The inspector then gave approval for the Life Saver pool fence to be used as the primary code fence in their home subsequentially saving the customers lots of money.

Since it’s not possible for our team to go to every town in Massachusetts to see if our fence will meet the town’s pool fence code, the solution is we email the Inspector Packet to the customer. This makes it more likely for the fence being approved since the customer is directly bringing the packet in for approval.

What Type of Fence Was Installed?

For this installation, we installed a 4’ tall all-black pool fence, both the mesh and poles were black. We also installed a self-closing, self-latching gate and a latch that was 56” inch that can be locked with a key. 

Were There Any Challenges To This Job?

The install was not challenging, however ensuring the fence would meet safety and code requirements could have presented a challenge for us and the homeowner. Fortunately, we were able to work with them to provide a positive outcome. 

Safe Solutions of New England services all of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont providing homeowners with quality pool fence installations and childproofing services. Our expertly trained staff is always available to answer any questions regarding pool fences and will work with you to find the best solution for your home. We take great pride in partnering with homeowners to make their homes a safer place for their families. Contact us today to learn more about our top-rated safety fences and professional childproofing services. Call (877) 606-7233 or contact us online for your FREE on-site estimate.

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Client Name and How They Found Us:

The client’s name was Ellie M. who is a repeat customer.

Location:

Brookline, MA

Was There An On-Site Evaluation:

Yes, we conducted an on-site evaluation and installed their fence on April 8, 2019.

What Was the Scope of Work?

As mentioned previously Ellie was a previous customer. Pool Fence Safe Solutions had previously done childproofing for her in her family’s Boston condo.  Ellie recently moved to Brookline and had me childproof her new home before the family moved in. During the childproofing, we did numerous gates and latches in the home.  It was then that Ellie mentioned that their new home had a steep wall in the backyard and asked me about how to protect her kids from falling off of it.

While their backyard is initially flat, there are stairs that lead up to a steep sloped landscaped area.  The wall at the bottom of the slope is about 15 feet high from the initial flat area. After evaluating the area we suggested installing one of our mesh pool fences, which work wonderfully as a safety fence for situations exactly like Ellie’s, who thought it would be a perfect solution.  Ellie had originally looked into installing a permanent wrought iron fence, but it was extremely pricey and was going to cost well over $10k. Her main concern wasn’t about her kids trying to climb over the fence but was rather about one of them inadvertently slipping and falling from the steeply sloped area.  For this reason, we decided on a 3′ high safety fence.

What Type of Fence Was Installed?

Life Saver Pool Fence made a specialty order 3′ high, 105-foot long fence back mesh safety fence with black 105 poles. The 105 pole is perfect for this fence because of their strength. They are strong enough that they won’t even break if a child tumbled down the hill into the fence.  

Were There Any Challenges To This Job?

The install was not particularly challenging in a technical sense, however, it was a bit disconcerting drilling on the edge of a 15 ft high wall in the rain. Despite this, we love solving problems for our customers and are always ready to take on a challenge. We enjoy when the customer is extremely pleased with the product and the install.

Safe Solutions of New England services all of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont providing pool fence installations and childproofing services. Our expertly trained staff is always available to answer any questions regarding childproofing, safety fences, and pool fences to ensure you are satisfied. We take great pride in partnering with homeowners to make their homes a safer place for their families. Contact us today to learn more about our top-rated safety fences and professional childproofing services. Call (877) 606-7233 or contact us online for your FREE on-site estimate.

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What may surprise you is that practicing pool safety in the winter doesn’t look all that different from practicing pool safety in the summer.  Well, there is one difference: you might become complacent with a pool cover on your pool or there may be much less adult supervision outdoors due to weather conditions. However, even a pool cover alone is not enough (they can tear, rip or get holes etc.). Regardless of the time of year, the most important pool safety tactic every homeowner should take is implementing various layers of protection into your backyard.

What Types of Layers of Protection Should I Use?

Layers of protection include a pool fence, a self-closing, self-latching gate, pool safety covers in the off-season, locks on doors in the house that provide access to the pool or yard and installing a pool alarm. It may also extend to additional child safety locks installed into windows and doors etc. inside your home to prevent children from getting outdoors in the first place. So, if you take nothing else away from this article, please just remember that it’s a number of safety measures working in coordination that create a safe environment, and adult supervision, though critical, is not always enough, because drowning is silent and takes only a few seconds in reality. As busy parents, none of us are immune from that one distracting phone call, or something burning in the stove, or even running to the bathroom etc. It’s almost impossible to rely on supervision alone. This is why we put structural safety measures into place, such as a pool fence, plus many other layers around it. Picture concentric circles of safety radiating out from the central point of your pool. If you can’t sum up and articulate quickly 4-5 layers of pool safety protection, then you may not have one – fortunately, the solutions are relatively simple to implement. There are costs, yes, and we as parents should look at safety as an investment into our children (and guests to our house), not forgone funds.

Safe Solutions of New England Can Help Make Your Maine Home and Backyard Safer

For homeowners in Maine who have a pool in their yard, pool safety and drowning prevention must be a top priority no matter what time of the year it is. This is especially true if you have children living at home.

Listen to the facts. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that drowning is the second leading cause of injury death for children ages 1-14 years. So what should we do?

Install a mesh pool fence in your Maine home. Homeowners in Maine should consider installing a Life Saver Pool Fence to protect children from accidental drownings. Additionally, swimming pools in Maine are subject to the Boca Pool Barrier Code which requires them to have a barrier that is at least 4 feet tall with self-closing and self-latching locks that are beyond the reach of a child in order to prevent them from gaining access to the pool.

Walk your yard. Clear access points. The winter is also the perfect time to take a walk through your yard and look for other potential risks. Are there tables, chairs or storage units situated too close to your pool fence that a child could climb on and access the pool? Are there ladders readily available for a child to move to the fence? Examine your yard from the perspective of a child looking to gain access to the pool and move away or lock up anything that poses a risk.  

Add layers of safety (pool covers, pool alarms, door/window alarms and locks etc.). There can never be enough layers of protection when it comes to the safety of your family, which is why is best to implement as many layers as possible and keep them in place throughout every season. Again, other child safety products should be considered too.

Supervision. Put simply, supervision, as we know is a year-round job. It never stops and it never should. We always keep our eyes on children, esp. when they go outdoors near the actual pool. Supervision means undivided attention with no distractions – 100% attention on children and not taking your eyes off of them.

In sum, pool safety is something that needs to be taken seriously throughout the entire year, even after you have closed your pool for the season. With some of the measures above and a mesh pool fence from Life Saver Pool Fence, you can rest assured that it is the best available and will be able to withstand even harsh New England winters. If you need to install new pool fencing, contact us today at (877) 606-7233.

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In Vermont, the Department of Health reported that 47% of emergency calls for drowning involved individuals under the age of 18. Because of this, it is recommended that homeowners install safety fencing around swimming pools. Additionally, all pools in Vermont are subject to the Boca Pool Barrier Code which states that pool owners are required to have a barrier that is at least 4 feet tall and should self-closing and self-latching locks beyond the reach of a child in order to prevent them from gaining access to the pool.

This is why pool safety has to be a focus all year round, even in the cold winter months. If you don’t have a pool fence installed yet, now is the time to do so. Don’t wait until warm weather arrives which will force you to scramble to get one in place. Instead, by installing a pool fence now, you’ll be able to relax once the summer arrives knowing that your family is safe.

Additionally, it’s important to keep your children away from the pool at all times which is why a pool fence is necessary. Snow, ice and cold weather aren’t enough to keep a curious child or even a pet from trying to access the pool or even trying to walk on the cover. This is a recipe for disaster and creates an extremely dangerous situation. Which is why you may also want to consider taking additional steps to add more layers of protection for your pool in addition to a pool fence, which may include:

●        Pool Alarms
●        Self-closing, self-latching gate
●        Pool gate locks
●        Pool safety covers

The bottom line is there can never be enough layers of protection for your pool when it comes to the safety of your family. We can help you decide on which layers are best for your home and help you decide how many you should implement.

Our pool fences are the strongest removable pool fencing on the market and are backed by a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. The poles used for our fences are the strongest in the industry and the fences are made of nearly indestructible mesh. Our fences are strong and durable enough to withstand wear and tear caused by all kinds of weather conditions – including harsh New England winters.

Pool safety is something that homeowners in Vermont need to think about all year round, even after you close your pool for the winter. Install a mesh pool fence from Life Saver Pool Fence now before the summer comes, so you can rest assured your family will be kept safe all year long. Contact us today at (877) 606-7233 for a free estimate.

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In fact, drownings are more common than you may realize. New Hampshire Water Safety reports that drowning is tied with motor vehicle traffic deaths for number one as the leading cause of death in children ages 1-14. Additionally, it is reported that for each drowning death, at least 1 in 4 children suffers a serious nonfatal submersion event, which in some cases leave children with permanent disabilities according to ParentingNH. The website also reports that many parents (1 in 5) falsely believe that air-filled water wings can prevent a drowning from occurring.

Today let’s just focus on your backyard. It should be a safe haven for children not a danger zone. Having a pool in your backyard poses obvious dangers, especially during the summer months, which is why a pool fence is a must for any homeowner in New Hampshire who owns a pool. Drownings are one of the leading causes of deaths in children which means that you need to consider pool safety in every season.  It’s important to keep in mind that just because your pool has been closed for the season, doesn’t mean a drowning can’t occur in your home.

If you don’t have a pool fence already installed around your pool, you may want to consider doing so now. Winter pool safety is as important a summer pool safety, it just looks a bit different. While our pool fences can remain in place all year round, there are still some things you need to consider in regards to drowning prevention even with a pool fence.

We suggest taking what we call a “safety audit” of your backyard. What this means is taking a walk through your yard and examine it for potential risks. Develop a checklist you can use (we will write one soon for this blog). If you have young children these risks might be objects in the yard that are close to the fence and can provide unsupervised access to the pool should they climb on. This may include a table or chairs, or even a storage bin. With older children, you need to take this one step further and consider objects that they can drag over to the pool area to gain access like ladders or other similar objects. If such objects are in your yard, you should consider locking them inside a storage shed to prevent your child from accessing them.

You also need to remember to keep children indoors and monitor exit areas like doors (e.g. door alarms) and windows (e.g. window wedges). Children can get out, even when you think you have instilled “rules” in them; “rules” are not enough. Children break rules, even the most wonderful children. This can be particular safety risk for children who experience developmental or other challenges.

You’ll also want to take steps to add additional layers of protection for your pool in addition to a pool fence, which can include:●

• Pool Alarms
• Self-closing, self-latching gate
• Pool gate locks
• Pool safety covers

You can opt to use all of these additional layers of protection in conjunction with your pool fence, or choose one or two additional layers. The truth of the matter is, there can never be enough layers of protection when it comes to the safety of your family, which is why it is advisable to implement as many layers as possible.

A weight-bearing pool cover, for example, will not only keep debris out of your pool but also will support the weight of a person should they walk on the cover. While a locked pool gate is often enough to deter children from entering the pool area. If you suspect a lock won’t be enough installing alarms on your pool that will alert you to a disturbance in the water is another great option.

Pool safety is something that needs to be taken seriously all year round, even after your pool has been closed for the season. You can rest assured that the mesh pool fences from Life Saver Pool Fence is the best available and can withstand even the harshest winter. If you need to install new pool fencing, contact us today at (877) 606-7233.

Pool Safety Resource: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services – Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools

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