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How much extra cost does a pool add to a home?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:48 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:48 pm
1.) Insurance
2.) Electricity (1 pump)
2.) Electricity (1 pump)
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 7:50 pm
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Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:49 pm to LuckySo-n-So
what kind of pool we talking about?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:51 pm to LuckySo-n-So
I don't know about cost, but I hear you get nothing from it when you sell. You get enjoyment from using it, that's all.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:51 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Value to a home? Not much. My hubby is in the mortgage business and he has told me this.
But, we still put one in when we built our house.
But, we still put one in when we built our house.
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:52 pm to XLIVsaints
CessPools should be relatively cheap to maintain.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:53 pm to tracytiger
I guess I should explain more. I'm looking at a house that has a pool--not a big one. It's got a liner (yes I know of the nightmares of a liner).
I just want to know how much $$ per month it is going to cost me in utilities and added liability insurance.
I just want to know how much $$ per month it is going to cost me in utilities and added liability insurance.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:54 pm to LuckySo-n-So
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1.) Insurance
Maybe an extra $200. Nothing serious
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2.) Electricity (1 pump)
2500 square with pool by bill is 140/mo ... so maybe 20 bucks
Cleaning service is 125/mo plus chemicals
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:56 pm to Mr.Perfect
Thanks!
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:00 pm to Mr.Perfect
quote:
Mr.Perfect
best answer you'll get
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:02 pm to tracytiger
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Value to a home? Not much. My hubby is in the mortgage business and he has told me this.
Depends on the neighborhood. In the ghetto? No return. In an established upscale neighborhood where comps have a pool, you will probably recoup some value.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:06 pm to LuckySo-n-So
gone get you one of dem umbrella dat dere policies.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:21 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Insurance and electricity are negligible. Chemicals - that's where they get you.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:40 pm to Rickety Cricket
Correct.
You are smarter than the average bear.
You are smarter than the average bear.
This post was edited on 9/18/14 at 8:57 am
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:47 pm to VetteGuy
My utility bill went up about 50 bucks a month. My insurance did not go up at all.
I have a salt water pool and spend less than 10 bucks a month on salt and other crap. I have 3 pumps.
I have a salt water pool and spend less than 10 bucks a month on salt and other crap. I have 3 pumps.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:49 pm to LuckySo-n-So
What size is you pool? This will dictate your chemical cost. You can reduce your cost by using bleach instead of Cl tablets. You can also use baking soda and borax instead of some of the more expensive chemicals at Leslie's. I keep my pool clean for about $10-$15 a week in bleach.
You mention one pump. I assume that you will be using a robot vacuum instead of a positive pressure vacuum? A positive pressure vacuum will require a booster pump.
You mention one pump. I assume that you will be using a robot vacuum instead of a positive pressure vacuum? A positive pressure vacuum will require a booster pump.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:58 pm to VetteGuy
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You are smarter then TracyTiger's hubby who fills out fedex forms for a bank.
Meanie!
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:09 pm to Mr.Perfect
2500 sq ft with 23k gallon pool
Electricity 270/mo
Get a saltwater pool. I spend about 18 bucks a month
Electricity 270/mo
Get a saltwater pool. I spend about 18 bucks a month
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:11 pm to Rickety Cricket
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Depends on the neighborhood. In the ghetto? No return. In an established upscale neighborhood where comps have a pool, you will probably recoup some value.
This is correct. Depends on the neighborhood and prospective market. Home in our neighborhood are selling within 1 week on the market for asking price. Nearly all have pools. Those that don't are getting pools installed after purchase. It doesn't necessarily add value but it is making those with pools sell before those that don't.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:34 am to armytiger96
Troublefreepool.com. bleach borax and baking soda for chemicals. Haven't been to pool store in over a year since I started this. Even if I neglect the pool and turns green. Bleach will clear up in a day. Electricity is about 50 $ a month and I have two pumps
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:52 am to VernonPLSUfan
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but I hear you get nothing from it when you sell
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