Hi all! My wife and I are getting closer to picking a builder and starting our first pool build. We considered two years ago but lead times were too far away and our kiddos were still young enough that we were fine waiting a bit. Anyhow, we've had a few builders out to the house (some fiberglass and some vinyl). Currently leaning towards vinyl and we received what I would call a ballpark summary of build price and job details. I was hoping I could post the stats/specs and get some feedback from those smarter than me for things to add/subtract and more detail to ask of the builder. The guy we like has been building pools for 40 years but technology is not his strong suit...I received this "bid" written out on a legal pad after a site meeting this past Sunday.
-18x36 rectangle vinyl pool - was told they use Cardinal Systems for pool walls (haven't decided exact depths but not doing deep end) *approx 21,000 gallons*
-full-width tanning ledge approx 18x6 dimensions w/vinyl over stairs
-Tara pool liner 27mil
- autocover (pricey!)
-Pentair electric h/c (Ultratemp 120)
-Pentair TR60 sand filter
-Pentair 1.5HP variable speed pump
-saltwater kit (no idea what this line is but possibly SWG?)
-Dolpin S-200 robotic pool cleaner
-3 white microbrite LED lights
-2 main drains
-2 skimmer boxes
-3 returns
-concrete cantilever ledge/coping
-test kits, hoses, vaccums, startup chemicals, etc
Thats a quick regurgitation of the "bid" we were sent today. Would really appreciate any feedback or questions I should be asking!! I joined this site two years ago and have enjoyed reading all that everyone shares. Super nice to have a community and resource like TFP with people willing to share and help out!
-18x36 rectangle vinyl pool - was told they use Cardinal Systems for pool walls (haven't decided exact depths but not doing deep end) *approx 21,000 gallons*
-full-width tanning ledge approx 18x6 dimensions w/vinyl over stairs
-Tara pool liner 27mil
- autocover (pricey!)
-Pentair electric h/c (Ultratemp 120)
-Pentair TR60 sand filter
-Pentair 1.5HP variable speed pump
-saltwater kit (no idea what this line is but possibly SWG?)
-Dolpin S-200 robotic pool cleaner
-3 white microbrite LED lights
-2 main drains
-2 skimmer boxes
-3 returns
-concrete cantilever ledge/coping
-test kits, hoses, vaccums, startup chemicals, etc
Thats a quick regurgitation of the "bid" we were sent today. Would really appreciate any feedback or questions I should be asking!! I joined this site two years ago and have enjoyed reading all that everyone shares. Super nice to have a community and resource like TFP with people willing to share and help out!