Cover for new pool

[Peloquin17]

We’re having a new pool put in (almost done) and I got a quote from the pool company for a Looploc cover for $6400.

Pool is mountain pond shaped approx 18x36.

Is this pricing excessive?

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

Not excessive for our area if it includes measuring and installation.

You can find covers for less online if you are willing to DIY.

Pool Covers - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Peloquin17]

I could DIY it, but the concrete around the pool hasn’t been finished yet. Guy might not be able to start until next month. Other than that, everything is in.

It’s just uncovered.

 

[ajw22]

Pool store prices are typically 2X DIY prices and I think that is what you will find with the cover.

NJ is having a mild wet winter and I think you will be fine without a cover this year. You just may have more pool cleanup when you open in the spring without the cover.

 

[Homebrewale]

I think custom sized covers are a lot more expensive. On my previous pool, it was Grecian shaped with a side stairs. IIRC, the cover cost around $4000. Just about 3 weeks ago, I had a Loop-Loc installed on my new pool. It was a standard size 16x40 cover. It cost me $2500 installed which included the drilling of the concrete for the anchors.