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re: Very close to signing a contract on a new pool. What are the must/not haves to consider
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:07 am to sidewalkside
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:07 am to sidewalkside
No salt water
Basic arse chlorine
Basic arse chlorine
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Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:07 am to Deuces
Have you ever considered that it’s possible to have enough money that you don’t GAF if it’s a drain and you will probably never see that money again, and you still enjoy the pool?
Like $100k is couch cushion money for you…
Like $100k is couch cushion money for you…
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:07 am to The Third Leg
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I have a 30,000 gallon pool and spa with water features, heaters and chillers. I spent way too much on it and spend a lot maintaining it. I have no regrets, I use it constantly, and I will never live without one again.
Great to exercise in. When I ruptured my patellar tendon and dislocated my knee, rehab was way better and more convenient with a heated pool. I did it in November and wasn't able to start rehabbing until late January.
Consider benefits as you get older. I wish mine was longer and will probably enlarge it when we redo it in a few years. It's great for exercise if your knee or knees go bad. At least have it set up to add a heater if it's not in the budget at the present.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:08 am to Cosmo
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No salt water
Basic arse chlorine
Why you say that? We've had zero problems with our salt water.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:10 am to GusMcRae
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Have you ever considered that it’s possible to have enough money that you don’t GAF if it’s a drain and you will probably never see that money again, and you still enjoy the pool?
To each their own, I guess.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:11 am to goat365
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The best option that you can get for a pool is someone else to take care of it.
Taking care of the pool zaps ALL of the enjoyment out of it.
I have a 20k gallon saltwater pool. Fiberglass shell. I spend about 10 minutes per week on maintenance. Once every 3-4 months I clean the pump and filters. Once per year clean the chlorinator anode. Each takes about an hour. It's not worth a pool guy unless you just don't care about the extra money.
I have a house full of kids and someone is in the pool 5-6 days per week.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:13 am to GusMcRae
quote:even if you don't use the pool that much, it'll probably look great in your backyard though… Think of it as a landscape feature.
Have you ever considered that it’s possible to have enough money that you don’t GAF if it’s a drain and you will probably never see that money again, and you still enjoy the pool?
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:13 am to SquatchDawg
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Go with an established contractor for pools with a long history and reputation. Biggest complaint I’ve seen about pools is getting ghosted mid job or when things go wrong.
This happened to me. But our guy did have a 20 year track record and was based in Dallas. Worked out. Everyone else in our area he was doing got screwed, but he liked my I guess. He got mine about 85% done before he ghosted and I owed him like $40k. Was a bitch getting it finished though.
My brother just had one put in by Morehead pools. That's who will likely redo mine unless I find someone better, maybe some of you LA folks can chime in on that because we don't have anyone within two or more hours I'd use for a real deal in ground, high end pool.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:13 am to dblwall
I know you all laugh at this, but as you age, it is a God send.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:14 am to sidewalkside
I put a table in my pool. Sounded so great, but it is a nightmare. The cleaner gets wrapped around it, and doesn't clean worth a chit. About to buy a battery cleaner.
The guy who said two different depth seating areas is spot on. I'm damn near half out of the water when I sit on the seating in the hot tub and in the pool. I personally would add more seating than you think you want. But I also enjoy just sitting around in the pool. Seating on the west side of the pool also, so when you're sitting in there in the evening, you're not staring into the sun.
I do like the pebbletech but it gives algae more to bite into. Just stay on top of your maintenance and this won't be a problem.
We did roundnose travertine on the coping and it's nice. Better than flagstone that we had at the last house. Ask for 1.5" or 2" coping and don't let them do 1" anything around the pool.
On the decking, bigger is better. It's nice having a large seating area around the pool. We did kool deck at the last house and a simple natural stamp around our current pool. Can't say I have a preference on either of those.
Lastly, as far as a "deep end", it does help keep the pool cool, but again, we mostly just sit around in our pool and hang out. So if you have a deep end, you'll basically be using half your pool. People I know that have a deep end, they end up using it for a few minutes then they're back to the shallow end.
The guy who said two different depth seating areas is spot on. I'm damn near half out of the water when I sit on the seating in the hot tub and in the pool. I personally would add more seating than you think you want. But I also enjoy just sitting around in the pool. Seating on the west side of the pool also, so when you're sitting in there in the evening, you're not staring into the sun.
I do like the pebbletech but it gives algae more to bite into. Just stay on top of your maintenance and this won't be a problem.
We did roundnose travertine on the coping and it's nice. Better than flagstone that we had at the last house. Ask for 1.5" or 2" coping and don't let them do 1" anything around the pool.
On the decking, bigger is better. It's nice having a large seating area around the pool. We did kool deck at the last house and a simple natural stamp around our current pool. Can't say I have a preference on either of those.
Lastly, as far as a "deep end", it does help keep the pool cool, but again, we mostly just sit around in our pool and hang out. So if you have a deep end, you'll basically be using half your pool. People I know that have a deep end, they end up using it for a few minutes then they're back to the shallow end.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:14 am to SmackoverHawg
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Why you say that? We've had zero problems with our salt water.
4 years in to our ownership. I did have my salt generator go out, and Pentair sent a repair guy out to replace it for free last year and that extended the warranty. So far, we've had no issues and it's totally minimal effort to maintain. I'm not sure what everyone else is doing that seems to take so much time and effort.
I also realize everyone's lifestyle is different. The people who have them but don't use them are very adamant no one else waste their money. We love ours, but I wouldn't insist everyone buy one.
This post was edited on 6/23/25 at 9:15 am
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:17 am to sidewalkside
Get an additional gate and/or cover. You could turn your head for one second and a young kid could fall in without anyone knowing.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:17 am to sidewalkside
My brother and sister in law (no pics) almost got a divorce over getting theirs.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:19 am to sidewalkside
We went semi inground. 1/3 the cost of inground, and very happy with it.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:20 am to sidewalkside
Get a chiller/heater combo. Set your temp and enjoy all summer long.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:21 am to RaginCajunz
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I can honestly say we didn't realize how much we'd enjoy having it. It totally made our Louisiana summers bearable. We justified it as "for the kids" (who were 6 and 8 at the time and had multiple years of swim lessons) But my wife and I get a ton of use. It extended our home creating a much nicer outside space than we had.
This. With the right mindset, you’re turning your home into more of a place to hang out and get together for the kids, and that’s a good thing, location for parties. safer being at home, cheaper than blowing money all over town, etc. And even when it’s just me, watching a game or movie, or with some cool tunes on, it’s a good thing.
But yeah it takes some work, especially after several years (maybe longer) when things start needing replacing or renovating.
But you’ll still have those memories, some of which weren’t even planned, just happen spontaneously.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:21 am to KennabraTiger
quote:Thought insurance wouldn't cover your pool/home if you didn't have a fence around the pool?
kid could fall in without anyone knowing
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:22 am to RaginCajunz
some of my observations on a pool that was built by someone else at my current house.
tanning ledge is useless. I would much rather have a deep end. It never gets used
go for a rectangle pool with fiberglass. IMO that is the best for long term. Also if you have to change coping around the pool will be very easy compared to pools that are any other shape.
heater chiller is worth the money.
tanning ledge is useless. I would much rather have a deep end. It never gets used
go for a rectangle pool with fiberglass. IMO that is the best for long term. Also if you have to change coping around the pool will be very easy compared to pools that are any other shape.
heater chiller is worth the money.
This post was edited on 6/23/25 at 9:23 am
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:24 am to goat365
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Taking care of the pool zaps ALL of the enjoyment out of it.
There really isn't much to take care of. It takes me about 10 minutes/week.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 9:27 am to Deuces
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Don’t.
It will be the biggest money drain (pun intended) you will ever purchase.
Constant maintenance and repairs.
Depends on your budget. I do recommend people factor in all current and future cost before they build one. If you really want one, but don't want to drop $100-200k to do it right, get an above ground. At least for a trial run.
My kids enjoyed it and now my grandkids love it. The wife and I are only 51 but it's been a godsend for exercise.
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