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re: putting in a pool
Posted on 2/22/15 at 10:51 am to oldcharlie8
Posted on 2/22/15 at 10:51 am to oldcharlie8
The OP says he'll be the for the foreseeable future. Here's some long term considerations to look at:
There's no practical do-over as to construction, make damn sure you spec what you want.
Put up a quality fence immediately, you are probably required to do so by local code but do not wait. Look up the legal term "attractive nuisance".
Liners are cheaper for a reason and they only come in specific shapes and have different problems than a gunite pool. If you can go gunite, it is long-term worth the upgrade.
As has been stated here, most Pool Contractors will go straight to Hell when they die. Be very careful when vetting them and spec-ing the pool and get everything (change orders) in writing. Make sure to hold back funds on them until the pool is completely done.
If you do end up moving, the pool will make some potential buyers not look at your house that would have bought it had you not installed the pool. Conversely, a smaller population of potential buyers will consider your house because it has a pool when they wouldn't have looked at it if you hadn't installed the pool. Do not expect to realize any payback from installing the pool if you sell. I have seen home buyers fill in a working pool the week after closing on a house.
Make sure you have a technically competent installer/designer. A pool is a system to keep clean (and possibly temperature controlled) water at the ready for your use. A bad design and/or install can make this not your reality. Architectural features, water features and lighting add complexity. Ask to see completed projects and speak with the homeowners who had them done.
I had a wonderful large pool for a long time and enjoyed it, I moved two years ago and still don't miss it enough to install another where I am now.
Hope this helps, Good luck.
There's no practical do-over as to construction, make damn sure you spec what you want.
Put up a quality fence immediately, you are probably required to do so by local code but do not wait. Look up the legal term "attractive nuisance".
Liners are cheaper for a reason and they only come in specific shapes and have different problems than a gunite pool. If you can go gunite, it is long-term worth the upgrade.
As has been stated here, most Pool Contractors will go straight to Hell when they die. Be very careful when vetting them and spec-ing the pool and get everything (change orders) in writing. Make sure to hold back funds on them until the pool is completely done.
If you do end up moving, the pool will make some potential buyers not look at your house that would have bought it had you not installed the pool. Conversely, a smaller population of potential buyers will consider your house because it has a pool when they wouldn't have looked at it if you hadn't installed the pool. Do not expect to realize any payback from installing the pool if you sell. I have seen home buyers fill in a working pool the week after closing on a house.
Make sure you have a technically competent installer/designer. A pool is a system to keep clean (and possibly temperature controlled) water at the ready for your use. A bad design and/or install can make this not your reality. Architectural features, water features and lighting add complexity. Ask to see completed projects and speak with the homeowners who had them done.
I had a wonderful large pool for a long time and enjoyed it, I moved two years ago and still don't miss it enough to install another where I am now.
Hope this helps, Good luck.
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 10:54 am
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Posted on 2/22/15 at 11:05 am to Politiceaux
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My parents have a fiberglass pool that they really like. Seems to be a good compromise between being nicer than a liner and cheaper than gunite, IMO.
I've seen those at home and garden shows. Unless things have changed, the one limitation is that it's one-piece so it has to be trucked in and seated with a crane which limits the size.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 11:09 am to oldcharlie8
Putin in a pool
Posted on 2/22/15 at 12:10 pm to nolanola
I don't have a link.
That's just what my guy does.
That's just what my guy does.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:31 pm to oldcharlie8
Liner is supposed to last 8-10. I give it 3-5 but since I put it in I saw how easy it was to do.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:55 pm to CaptainJ47
how much can I expect this damn pool's utilities to cost me per month? saltwater and 16x30.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:56 pm to oldcharlie8
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putting in a pool
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This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:19 pm to oldcharlie8
I don't know anyone that has installed a gunite pool for that kind of money. You might be able to do it with a liner though. Good luck.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:24 pm to oldcharlie8
quote:no, it wouldnt. Move it away a few more feet and center it. Quit looking at overhead imaging and consider visual aesthetics. If you're less of an engineering anal-psycho who makes sales unbearable and the price go up significantly, you'll be happier in the end.
I need 8 ft because it has to "marry" my existing patio slab. hard to explain I guess. but, it would look funky if I went less than 8 ft.
And then you can stick it in her end.
The end.
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 6:27 pm to fightin tigers
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fightin tigers
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putting in a pool
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These golf threads just won't stop.
The water will probably slow down your follow through.
:pimp: 
Posted on 2/23/15 at 6:48 pm to ruzil
we have an 18 by 36. i would seriously consider if you really want a large pool. i have two relatives thathave much smaller pools, the kids have just a good a time in those. if i had it to do over I would get half the size and twice the decor. maybe even smaller.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:17 pm to oldcharlie8
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:34 pm to cajunangelle
Anyone have a fiberglass pool on here? Going back and forth on gunite and fiberglass. Looking for help.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 5:45 am to saban
If you choose fiberglass, you will be limited in shape designs. Also, pricing may not be less expensive than gunite.
Get 3 bids from local contractors. You may find, as I did, that pricing varies considerably. It is best to choose a pool contractor that you are most comfortable with and can see their work multiple times. This person should have at least 5 to 7 references that you should be able to reach out on your own and ask about their project, from start to finish and even after the "sale."
Get 3 bids from local contractors. You may find, as I did, that pricing varies considerably. It is best to choose a pool contractor that you are most comfortable with and can see their work multiple times. This person should have at least 5 to 7 references that you should be able to reach out on your own and ask about their project, from start to finish and even after the "sale."
Posted on 2/26/15 at 7:38 am to Will Cover
Thanks for the info Will.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:29 am to oldcharlie8
It can be done. Right at 30k
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:29 am to stout
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Enjoy your depreciating value
This is such horseshite and it comes up in every single pool thread we have. A pool can add or a pool can take away from the value of your home. There are a lot of variables that factor into this. Size of house. Cost of pool in relation to house. Comps in neighborhood. How the house is marketed (focus on entertainment or just "a house").
So, yes it can depreciate but it can also help sell your home for top dollar as well. It depends on location, style, quality, how much it costs and comps in that price range.
As far as the 8' of decking around the pool, that is really not a lot in relation to the size of that pool. You won't think that is too much at all.
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 8:43 am
Posted on 3/3/15 at 12:13 pm to oldcharlie8
To the OP, did you end up finding a gunite for under 30K? If so, who did you go with?
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