Cross-border trucking company suggestions

bgula

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I live in the Niagara region and am looking to possibly put in one of those DIY inground pools this summer. Can't seem to find any good places in Canada to buy these things from, just the US. Unfortunately they don't ship to Canada. Luckily I have an aunt that lives just across the border, about an hour from me, so I could get them to ship it there, then I'd have to arrange to get it across the border. This is where I'm lost in how to do this. I talked to one pool company and they gave me the following info: 3 pallets weighing in total approximately 2200 lbs. I can give the dimensions here if necessary.

Anyone have any suggestions on companies that I could contact that wouldn't be outrageously expensive? Any ideas on what this might cost me to go this route?

I do have a pickup truck and by the dimensions they gave me, I could probably fit the stuff and bring it across a bit at a time, but is this even feasible or practical? I'd guess it would probably take at least 6-10 trips.

On a side note, has anyone done one of these DIY inground pools? I believe that I'm quite handy, but I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. Are they the solution for people that can't afford to spend $30000 having a pool installed?

Any help would be appreciated.
 
http://www.blueoceanpools.com/products/ci/29/pi/38 Did you check out this site- blue ocean pools. We have ordered from them before- not for what you are looking for though.

No, I hadn't found that site before. Their prices are a fair bit higher than the US and it doesn't look like they include shipping in their prices, but I will definitely check them out as I wouldn't have to deal with border issues. Thanks!

Please, though, if anyone else has other info, keep it coming!

Update: Just looked at where these guys are located and it's about 10 minutes from me! I'll definitely check this out.
 
You should check with the manufacturer/supplier in the US to find out if any warranties will be voided if you purchase the pool in one country, and install it in another; also if your warranty will be voided if you repackage the components (i.e., break up the pallets) before you ship them to your house.
 















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