Replacing a mesh pool cover for an inground irregular shaped pool

[Miguel W]

I live in southeast Connecticut and my winter pool cover need to be replaced. I inherited the old cover, which is very tired and hole ridden, when I bought my house 18 months ago. I have done some initial web searching and it seems as though a lot of covers are ordered by pool owners through the company that services their pools. I would like to bypass the service company that I use part of the summer-they gave me an estimate that made me almost keel over...
Are there reputable companies that can take my old cover as a template and make a quality pool cover for a reasonable price? Any ideas?
Thx

 

[newdude]

Let's start with, what price did you get? And what do you consider reasonable ?

These 2 details could drastically change the convo.

 

[Miguel W]

Let's start with, what price did you get? And what do you consider reasonable ?

These 2 details could drastically change the convo.

$3500-5000

 

[newdude]

$3500-5000

As in, that's what you consider reasonable and they quoted you $15k ? Or you want the several years ago generic rectangle cover from a reseller for $800 and they quoted you $3500-5000 for a custom fit and installed cover ?

Again, the details mean alot. actually there are others too.

1) shape of pool. Is the cover an off the shelf rectangle, or a truly custom one off job?

2) size of pool ? A 25x50 or a 12x24 could be a rather large difference.

3) quoted price ?

4) preferred price ?

 

[drsipe]

When you take your cover off, there should be a tag, which should look similar to this with an order number:

The you can use the links on this page: About Us - Pool Covers Direct Covers from Loop Loc, Meyco, Merlin, Anchor, manufacture direct
and order directly from the manufacturer. From the order number they can make you a new cover.

 

[Homebrewale]

I don't recall the order number tag on my cover. I wonder if my pool company removes it. Hmmm.......

 

[Miguel W]

Here's photo of the pool, covered and uncovered. The maximum dimensions of the winter cover are 42' by 32'. I looked for a manufacturer's tag but didn't see one. What is the most cost effective way of having a new cover made by using the old cover as a template?
Thx

 

[Bperry]

Here's photo of the pool, covered and uncovered. The maximum dimensions of the winter cover are 42' by 32'. I looked for a manufacturer's tag but didn't see one. What is the most cost effective way of having a new cover made by using the old cover as a template?
Thx

Realistically a pool cover like that is going to cost $3k-ish. I’m in the same boat.

 

[newdude]

What is the most cost effective way of having a new cover made by using the old cover as a template?

Loop loc is in Happauge NY and not that far from you so maybe shipping wouldn't be so bad and you could then deal with them directly. But they aren't what anyone would consider 'cheap', and your honking beauty of a pool needs some fabric to cover it.

 

[drsipe]

Pool Covers Direct has instructions on thier web site to duplicate your cover without using a serial number. I don't know what the cost is, but it's an option to explore.

Pool Cover Duplication - Pool Safety Covers Loop Loc, Meyco, Merlin, Latham, Rayner, Anchor, and more

With our Pool Cover Duplication program, we will make you a new cover using your old cover as a template, making an exact copy of your old cover for less.

poolcoversdirect.com