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re: looking at getting a pool at the house
Posted on 5/28/16 at 11:11 pm to dallastiger55
Posted on 5/28/16 at 11:11 pm to dallastiger55
I had a pool 'til I took a gotdam arrow to the knee
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Posted on 5/28/16 at 11:18 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
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Didn't you almost get laid off recently? I wouldn't be looking to spend that kind of money with an iffy job outlook.
+1.
Save the money you have for rainy days.
Posted on 5/28/16 at 11:22 pm to dallastiger55
Several family members have them and they all say the same things, expensive pain in the arse that isn't worth the investment.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 12:34 am to dallastiger55
The best money I ever spent on a pool was the $12K it cost to have it removed. My opinion like all the others is worth what you paid for it.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 2:28 am to dallastiger55
We joined our local country club. I pay $120/month and the kids swim all summer, there are social functions at the pool several times/yr where they show family movies while the kids swim and the adults have drinks, or they'll bring in a guitar player or a DJ. For an extra $80, my son swims on the swim team. He has practice three times/wk and we do 5 swim meets.
There's also golf and tennis for that price.
I could be a member there for 30 years and not spend what I'd spend on the pools being discussed in the thread. Just food for thought...
There's also golf and tennis for that price.
I could be a member there for 30 years and not spend what I'd spend on the pools being discussed in the thread. Just food for thought...
Posted on 5/29/16 at 2:31 am to dallastiger55
start digging now!
Posted on 5/29/16 at 5:27 am to EA6B
quote:Anecdotally, the more complicated the bells and whistles, the higher the upkeep costs. We have two homes with pools. Love both of them. One has fountains, heating, in-ground cleaning system, hot tub, complex lighting. Looks great, but something's always going out, leaking, etc. Costs a lot to keep it tweaked. Our pool at the beach is as simple as an in-ground can get -- No hot tub, no water features, no automatic lights. Doesn't even have autorefill. Far lower upkeep costs. Both create nice backyard spaces, and we enjoy them, but they are more expensive to keep up than you'd expect.
The best money I ever spent on a pool was the $12K it cost to have it removed. My opinion like all the others is worth what you paid for it.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 5:39 am to djangochained
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Hell, my babysitter and her college friends used it the whole week we were outta town. I have cameras everywhere and in the pool house
Posted on 5/29/16 at 6:58 am to Corch Urban Myers
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Bottom line.... A pool is like a boat. It's better to use your friend's pool
I fail to see how I can go skinny-dipping at will and have the wild pool sex, when my pool is at someone else's house.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 7:09 am to EA6B
quote:It cost me about $1000 to fill mine in but broke up the apron myself and most of the full dirt was free. My biggest expense was the guy with the tractor.
The best money I ever spent on a pool was the $12K it cost to have it removed.
[/URL]Posted on 5/29/16 at 7:13 am to dallastiger55
screw all these haters; you can have whatever hobbies you like... if that is having a pool then so be it
I had a 20 year old gunnite pool in my previous house, for 2 years. I just finished putting in a pool at my new house, yesterday. We've been here for 2 years, and have been counting the days until we could put in another pool.
The older pool was some work to keep the water clear, but the age and type of the pool were a part of that. We loved it anyway. This time we went with a fiberglass chlorine. All of our research indicates that this is the lowest maintenance option.
Saltwater tears shite up, and equipment will need to be replaced every 7 - 10 years with saltwater. Gunnite pools need more attention to maintain clear water than fiberglass. The surface is easier for algae to attach to...
Fiberglass is considerably cheaper. We did ours for about $35k, before upgrades. We'll be in for another 10 with water features, fire pits, decking, stonework.
I'm about to head out now for a morning dip!
I had a 20 year old gunnite pool in my previous house, for 2 years. I just finished putting in a pool at my new house, yesterday. We've been here for 2 years, and have been counting the days until we could put in another pool.
The older pool was some work to keep the water clear, but the age and type of the pool were a part of that. We loved it anyway. This time we went with a fiberglass chlorine. All of our research indicates that this is the lowest maintenance option.
Saltwater tears shite up, and equipment will need to be replaced every 7 - 10 years with saltwater. Gunnite pools need more attention to maintain clear water than fiberglass. The surface is easier for algae to attach to...
Fiberglass is considerably cheaper. We did ours for about $35k, before upgrades. We'll be in for another 10 with water features, fire pits, decking, stonework.
I'm about to head out now for a morning dip!
Posted on 5/29/16 at 7:41 am to GusMcRae
I can promise you there's one thing everyone will agree on and I've seen it posted on TD before, and that is that pool contractors are shady as heck!
My parents have had a couple pools and built 2. My advice would be to get a large pool deck and no deep end. Your kids and yourself will spend way more time playing volleyball and other games using the whole pool than they will having a deep end.
Pools are like cars, you can buy a nice Honda Accord for 35k that will do everything or you can add all kinds of bells and whistles that will really add to your expenses.
My parents have had a couple pools and built 2. My advice would be to get a large pool deck and no deep end. Your kids and yourself will spend way more time playing volleyball and other games using the whole pool than they will having a deep end.
Pools are like cars, you can buy a nice Honda Accord for 35k that will do everything or you can add all kinds of bells and whistles that will really add to your expenses.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 7:49 am to dallastiger55
I built one while building my last house. The kids where 10, 5, and 2 at the time. I would do it over again. Originally started with chlorine then converted to salt about 8 years later.
As the kids got older, it was used much less. The last two years before we downsized (sold the house) it was maybe used 10 times.
Electricity usage was negligible (maybe $30-$40 extra per month) but I didn't have a heater. While salt is easier and helps reduce extreme water chemistry bounces (that's when chemical costs add up), salt cells are not cheap so not sure if it is cheaper in the long run.
I would budget replacing mechanical stuff every 5-6 years (your mileage may vary).
Over 17 years, here is what I remember replacing....
2 Polaris Vacuum's
2 DE filter cartridges (switched to Sand filter towards the end)
2 main pumps and one booster pump
3 salt cells
2 leaks in plumbing
Various tile and coping repair
A couple of pieces of advice.....
Get an extra couple of cases of tile (if you install it at the water line) as you will need to replace individual pieces from time to time and your style may go out of production.
Keep your auto-waterfill off as you will not know when you have a leak (buddy of mine found out the hard way).
Make sure you have a good fence with LOCKED gate. I had a fenced back yard but also installed a separate fence around the pool area.
Good luck!
As the kids got older, it was used much less. The last two years before we downsized (sold the house) it was maybe used 10 times.
Electricity usage was negligible (maybe $30-$40 extra per month) but I didn't have a heater. While salt is easier and helps reduce extreme water chemistry bounces (that's when chemical costs add up), salt cells are not cheap so not sure if it is cheaper in the long run.
I would budget replacing mechanical stuff every 5-6 years (your mileage may vary).
Over 17 years, here is what I remember replacing....
2 Polaris Vacuum's
2 DE filter cartridges (switched to Sand filter towards the end)
2 main pumps and one booster pump
3 salt cells
2 leaks in plumbing
Various tile and coping repair
A couple of pieces of advice.....
Get an extra couple of cases of tile (if you install it at the water line) as you will need to replace individual pieces from time to time and your style may go out of production.
Keep your auto-waterfill off as you will not know when you have a leak (buddy of mine found out the hard way).
Make sure you have a good fence with LOCKED gate. I had a fenced back yard but also installed a separate fence around the pool area.
Good luck!
Posted on 5/29/16 at 8:22 am to dallastiger55
I had a large pool in my last house with a deep end and diving board. The HOA had 2 pools but that diving board was a kid magnet. My kids and their friends loved it. It was a chlorine pool and the cost of electricity, water, and pool guy was relatively low. We had mature trees in our yard and the biggest pain was in the fall when leaves would fall so heavily they would fill the skimmers several times during the day. But during the summer, a portion of the pool and deck were in shade and that was awesome. The pool was too big to totally heat during the cold months without major electric cost so we would only heat the jacuzzi portion.
It was a great feature for hosting parties for neighborhood friends and relatives with kids. It's like any major house upgrade - it's another thing that can break. The biggest negative I've heard is from people whose kids have left home so the pool doesn't get used much.
Get your pool but, like others have said, pool builders can be super shady and it's hard to find someone who will upgrade your pool down the line so get what you want from the start.
It was a great feature for hosting parties for neighborhood friends and relatives with kids. It's like any major house upgrade - it's another thing that can break. The biggest negative I've heard is from people whose kids have left home so the pool doesn't get used much.
Get your pool but, like others have said, pool builders can be super shady and it's hard to find someone who will upgrade your pool down the line so get what you want from the start.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 8:24 am to VaBamaMan
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VaBamaMan
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above ground
Shocked, shocked I tell you...
Posted on 5/29/16 at 9:09 am to oreeg
I have a love/hate relationship with my pool. I hate the maintenance but I love how much the kids and wife enjoy it.
So far just this spring/summer I've replaced the pump and housing as well as a salt cell. Next is replacing the incandescent light that is out with a color changing led, for the wife of course.
The good news is all of that shite will be done and behind me. The bad news is it will all go out again in 5 years (hopefully I get that long).
So far just this spring/summer I've replaced the pump and housing as well as a salt cell. Next is replacing the incandescent light that is out with a color changing led, for the wife of course.
The good news is all of that shite will be done and behind me. The bad news is it will all go out again in 5 years (hopefully I get that long).
Posted on 5/29/16 at 11:35 am to Yellerhammer5
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I hated my pool. If a boat is a hole in the water you pour money into, a pool is a hole on land that you pour money (and water) into.
Posted on 5/29/16 at 11:44 am to dallastiger55
Don't get a pool unless you can afford to have someone come maintain it for you or you enjoy scooping out leaves, throwing in chemicals routinely, doing pH tests, etc. Believe me, it is far more maintenance than you realize.
And if you have any trees around it, cut them down. A tree above your pool or near it will make it impossible to deal with come spring when it drops pollen or pods and fall when it drops leaves and branches.
I'm not saying don't get a pool, but a large portion of your expense will be upkeep cost. In addition, realize that having a pool limits your house resale market. Many families refuse to buy a house with a pool. You'll at least cut your market in half, and when you do that, you reduce the possible sale price of your house. Don't expect to get your money back when you sell the house, it will only sell for as much as the house itself is worth, not the price of the pool
And if you have any trees around it, cut them down. A tree above your pool or near it will make it impossible to deal with come spring when it drops pollen or pods and fall when it drops leaves and branches.
I'm not saying don't get a pool, but a large portion of your expense will be upkeep cost. In addition, realize that having a pool limits your house resale market. Many families refuse to buy a house with a pool. You'll at least cut your market in half, and when you do that, you reduce the possible sale price of your house. Don't expect to get your money back when you sell the house, it will only sell for as much as the house itself is worth, not the price of the pool
Posted on 5/29/16 at 12:19 pm to dallastiger55
We bought a home with a pool and have used the heck out of it for the kids.
Have a copper ion system and there is little to no maintenance. 10 min per week? Copper bar is replaced each year and is about $100 I think (husband sees about it).
Can't speak to electricity costs as like I said it was here when we bought the house so nothing to compare it to.
Have a copper ion system and there is little to no maintenance. 10 min per week? Copper bar is replaced each year and is about $100 I think (husband sees about it).
Can't speak to electricity costs as like I said it was here when we bought the house so nothing to compare it to.
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