- Apr 26, 2021
- 65
- Pool Size
- 16500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair iChlor 30
I am trying to determine "value" for a quote my pool builder gave me for a pool cover. I have in the past seen quotes ranging from $4k to $7k for the pool covers over the past few years (as recently as last summer). My current quote is about ~$9k for the cover and then another ~$3,200 for installation and winterization. It basically comes out to be ~$12k in the end.
My pool is a kidney bean with a wall and according to the quote the Pool Size is 19-6 X 37-0 and the cover size is 22-039.6 for an approximate area of 880sf. I have attached a photo showing the walls and why it is custom fit.
These are the same builders that renovated my backyard and pool (not a new pool but new plumbing, skimmers, pumps, lights, heater, etc.). They are charging ~$600 to open or close pool (and that is without chemicals or tax), which I don't think includes cleaning the filter .
Anyhow, I am pretty much happy with their work (I feel that no contractor is ever going to do things 100% to satisfaction - communication is always the worst), so I wanted to get a feel for these prices. Are they over charging me? I am in NY, so we don't get to experience the great prices of other areas .
My pool is a kidney bean with a wall and according to the quote the Pool Size is 19-6 X 37-0 and the cover size is 22-039.6 for an approximate area of 880sf. I have attached a photo showing the walls and why it is custom fit.
These are the same builders that renovated my backyard and pool (not a new pool but new plumbing, skimmers, pumps, lights, heater, etc.). They are charging ~$600 to open or close pool (and that is without chemicals or tax), which I don't think includes cleaning the filter .
Anyhow, I am pretty much happy with their work (I feel that no contractor is ever going to do things 100% to satisfaction - communication is always the worst), so I wanted to get a feel for these prices. Are they over charging me? I am in NY, so we don't get to experience the great prices of other areas .