After slowly building up the back yard (by myself after finishing working my regular job) over the past 2 years, my wife and I are at a point where we want a Spa and Pool built.
I have reached out to 6-8 pool builders in the area, received quotes back thus far from 4 of them and all quotes were over $90k for what I want. Not wanting to take a loan to have this build, over the past 6 months I started researching how I can act as the PM, sub-contract all the work, and save some money while getting the things we want without paying a fortune.
I visited neighbors that started building pools so I can understand more about the construction and how things work. I viewed permits submitted in the area for pool constructions and ended up connecting with a local PE.
I decided to move forward with the design and engineering paperwork needed for the Orange County construction permits but the work will be broken down into two separate projects. The initial project will be the Spa construction, followed by the Pool construction within 12-18 months. The reason for this is to fit the costs into my budget and not finance the construction.
Spa Budget:
Spa size : 15' x 7' with 10 therapy jets
Pool Budget :
I am looking for any general feedback/opinions/thoughts.
Construction details:
Pool Size: 15' x 23'
Paver Deck Size: Add pavers to blend in the existing paver deck. No screen enclosure.
Backyard faces east which gets sunlight until about 7 PM in the summer.
Electric heat pump because the house has electric solar panels and currently producing ~1500kWh more than the monthly usage.
Pentair equipment:
Plumbing: 2-3" Sch40 piping. Spa will be completed first and the Pool plumbing will tie into the Spa equipment.
Deck is pavers and I will built that myself.
Fire pit & outdoor kitchen already in place, with the pizza oven being under construction (see backyard pictures below). The Spa will be build 3-4ft from the Lanai deck, and the Pool after.
Questions
Rough design:
I have reached out to 6-8 pool builders in the area, received quotes back thus far from 4 of them and all quotes were over $90k for what I want. Not wanting to take a loan to have this build, over the past 6 months I started researching how I can act as the PM, sub-contract all the work, and save some money while getting the things we want without paying a fortune.
I visited neighbors that started building pools so I can understand more about the construction and how things work. I viewed permits submitted in the area for pool constructions and ended up connecting with a local PE.
I decided to move forward with the design and engineering paperwork needed for the Orange County construction permits but the work will be broken down into two separate projects. The initial project will be the Spa construction, followed by the Pool construction within 12-18 months. The reason for this is to fit the costs into my budget and not finance the construction.
Spa Budget:
- Design and engineering drawings $400
- Permitting $1000
- Spa Pentair equipment $17000 (shared by the Pool once build)
- Spa plumbing $2500
- Spa electrical $2500
- Spa construction (soil removal, excavation, rebar, gunite, and so on) $11000
- Paver Deck $3000
- New fence $7500
- New Sod $1500
Spa size : 15' x 7' with 10 therapy jets
Pool Budget :
- Design and engineering drawings $700
- Permitting $2000
- Pool equipment $3000 (main equipment shared with the Spa)
- Pool Plumbing $1500
- Pool Electrical $1500
- Pool construction $18000
- Paver Deck $5000
- New Sod $1500
- Landscaping $5000
I am looking for any general feedback/opinions/thoughts.
Construction details:
Pool Size: 15' x 23'
- Zero edge (infinity)
- 4' to 5' depth
- 16' bench at the deep end
- White marble coping
- Glass waterline tile
- Blue pebble finish
- Zero edge (infinity)
- White marble coping
- Blue pebble finish
Paver Deck Size: Add pavers to blend in the existing paver deck. No screen enclosure.
Backyard faces east which gets sunlight until about 7 PM in the summer.
Electric heat pump because the house has electric solar panels and currently producing ~1500kWh more than the monthly usage.
Pentair equipment:
- Pentair IntelliCenter i8PSIC60 Kit - Pool and Spa with Load Center and IC60
- Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 3.0HP
- Pentair UltraTemp 140HC Heat Cool Pump - Almond
- Pentair Clean & Clear Plus, 320 Sq. Ft. Cartridge Filter
- Pentair MicroBrite Color LED Light - 12V (3 in pool, 2 in spa)
- Pentair MagicStream Deck Jet II
- Other misc equipment (water leveler, bubbler, blower, and so on)
Plumbing: 2-3" Sch40 piping. Spa will be completed first and the Pool plumbing will tie into the Spa equipment.
Deck is pavers and I will built that myself.
Fire pit & outdoor kitchen already in place, with the pizza oven being under construction (see backyard pictures below). The Spa will be build 3-4ft from the Lanai deck, and the Pool after.
Questions
- General design feedback (see rough design below).
- Anything wrong with the construction being split in 2 projects to control the overall spend?
- Thoughts on the infinity zero edge spa and pool?
- Should I raise it to 12" to make it a more natural to sit on the coping for someone not in the spa?
- Equipment choices feedback?
Rough design: