hi all --
I'm back. My original thread, 50 Year Old Pool Reno, is now a bit old, so the notice says to start fresh. Here we go. So it's another winter, the pool is another year older -- and the project has been pushed to Q1 2021 given the size of the project (pool is only 1 part). I only got a quotation/bid today. Here it is. It feels high to me -- so I wanted to get some comparisons. To refresh, we live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Not a lot of options. To the best of my knowledge, pool builders in Portland will not come down. However, I still want to be comfortable we are "in the ballpark" for scope and pricing.
Scope of work: removing existing tile/mortar.
Replacing the existing copper piping for the pool with new 2 1/2 inch main drain suction (and new anti-vortex lid for code)
Adding 2 new skimmers (shout out to TFP for designs last spring I used to request a quote on additional skimmers)
Installing (4) 1 1/2 inch supplies
Install a CMP autofill with overflow line
Install 2 300W equivalent LED lights in the deep end
New Pool Equipment Room
VS pump
Pentair Clean & Clear Cartridge Filter (BTW -- why is this in a quote for a sand filtering system?)
300,000 BTU natural gas heater
replumbing room to install new (never lube) valves
Surfacing
Grind a chip existing return lines to ensure flush finish
Sound out pool for hollows and chip as needed
pressure wash
bonding agent applied by roller application
plastering to average thickness of 1/2 inch
New water tile and coping
Initial start up
Cost $58K
Upgrade to Hydrazzo : an addition $9700.
My questions.
(1) Is this in the ballpark (I know it will probably be high - not a high volume pool location, but want a sense)
(2) is this cartridge filter part of a sand system?
(3) Should we really replace our existing pool like that works w/ 2 LED lights? (We are swimmers)
(4) Is its standard to get a break out of labor and materials -- or is this general quote for the whole project as a single bid common?
Thanks in advance!