Recent content by Lilz

@jamjam Nice. Same system for us, except we went with Unilock (very similar to Techo-bloc)--it's what our contractor swears by. $12K sounds about right for 400sq ft from my estimate. We went with some accent borders too!

@jamjam i hear pavers aren't too bad--coping was probably the hard part so you're probably a seasoned vet! Good luck! Not sure what pavers you are using, but the paver system is the big part of the cost (lots of materials, labor intensiveness), along with the sq footage you are looking to cover.

@TheRaven thanks for sharing! Congrats on finishing up that work it looks great! Just in time to enjoy for the summer. Slightly jealous :LOL: @Bill1974 thanks so much for your insight. We ended up moving forward, for anyone still following along! Working with 2 different companies; hardscaping...

Thanks, @TheRaven , really helpful to hear. If anything I’d want to downsize our monstrosity of a pool! I’m looking for the smaller guys too. Just so booked up. good to know about the hard bottom, the more I think about it, the more it seems like the way to go. what parts specifically did you...

Thank you @Bill1974 , helpful to hear you’re in a similar situation. I think our problem is that the string of related projects continues starting with the pool, i.e. if we don’t address the pool, especially the underground portion, we can’t do the pool patio. If we don’t do the patio, we...

I hear you, I think that would drive me nuts too. And it sounds like the hard bottom might be the more optimal way to go. Thanks again!

Thanks, Maddie. Not quite, since it was wintertime when we bought it. Pulled off part of the cover to have a look and seemed to be neglected but doable. Still think this is the case, but wanted to get more eyes and ears on for multiple opinions.

Good point, and hopefully that’s the case. Plenty of other work on the docket. Was just hoping for a backyard this summer so it’s a battle of need vs nice to have’s.

Haha figured that was the case. I’ll definitely keep hunting.

@jimmythegreek thank you. Any thoughts on putting sand back over as the new shallowed-out floor? Does it have to be vermiculite? Additional consideration: we haven’t gotten a look at the pool’s frame on the same side of the decking, which worries me if also rusted out. Will dig out and take a...

@Pool_Medic Thanks good to know. Are you interested? :D Finding inflated prices when going with pool companies, and wish we were more comfortable with DIY. Patio is definitely getting replaced so I know we can stop additional deterioration.

Hello! First time poster and first time pool owner here in MA! I have learned so much from TFP and I hope I can get some advice to help make informed decisions on our pool which is a steel-walled, vinyl-lined (presumed to be 12 years old), sand-bottom 20x40 pool with cement corner stairs...