New Pool Build in Central Houston

1. Your depth of 3.5 to 5.0 is good - some like it deeper such as 5.5 or 6 ft but that is added cost
2. Your pool dimensions are a little smaller than your ideal size but assume that is OK
3. Your equipment list is good for filter and pump.
4. You may ask that the equipment pad is included and it is a cement pad.
5. Good that you have 2 skimmers - ask for them to be independently plumbed back to the equipment pad.
6. Note that there is no decking included so that will be additional cost to you
7. Your chlorination system is a simple inline chlorinator that uses pucks. This is the least expensive option for upfront costs but not ideal for long-term requirements - especially if you wish to follow the TFP methodology. Also, do not go for the UV option. Ideally, the best chlorinator would be a Saltwater Chlorine Generator (SWCG) but will be a higher upfront cost but less monthly cost (you do not need to purchase chlorine pucks which have recently nearly doubled in price but hopefully will come down in future). The PB denotes a cost of $2450 for a SWCG but does not indicate the model, so hard to gauge if that is a good price or not as an upgrade to your chlorination system.

lalis83 said:

Hello to everyone!
We're in the process of building a new pool in central Houston (77018) and wanted to ask for feedback in general as this is our first time building a pool.
Why are we thinking on building a pool? Houston heat! Also we've been looking for a house with a pool in our neighborhood or nearby for about 2 years and nothing within budget comes closer to our current layout, location, etc... So at this point, we are seriously considering making the pool investment and staying in our house for at least the next 5 years.

Here are some points we've agreed to so far:
- Resale value is very important for us, therefore we're going to keep it simple in terms of design and features
- Backyard size: 37 x 35 ft aprox
- Pool shape/size: rectangular 17x24 (outside perimeter with coping)
- Features: 3 large steps going from end to end, bench going from end to end
- Other features: no spa or water features
- Deck: turf

We have 5 quotes so far, some of them pretty similar others going through the roof... I'm attaching the one that has provided the lowest price for building the pool only (no spa, deck, etc.).

I'm basically looking for advice on:
- Pricing: is this reasonable for a Houston pool build?
- Contractor: do you have one to recommend for my area of town? (I've reached out to some that say they only build in Katy/Conroe/etc.)
- Features that this PB is offering in its quote (fyi - he provided a quote with spa and without spa. the one here attached it the detailed version so some features in here like the heater and Intellicenter automation are included only with the spa option, the quote does show a price with spa and a price without spa/heater/automation).

Thanks in advance for any feedback you may provide!
Laura

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goblue2008 said:

Hi Laura would you mind sharing your Pool Builder with me in a PM? I have gotten 2 quotes back in Central Houston and they're in the upper 80/90k range! Granted, they include spa and decking, but just not even comparable to your quote! Thank you!

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lalis83 said:

Hello to everyone!
We're in the process of building a new pool in central Houston (77018) and wanted to ask for feedback in general as this is our first time building a pool.
Why are we thinking on building a pool? Houston heat! Also we've been looking for a house with a pool in our neighborhood or nearby for about 2 years and nothing within budget comes closer to our current layout, location, etc... So at this point, we are seriously considering making the pool investment and staying in our house for at least the next 5 years.

Here are some points we've agreed to so far:
- Resale value is very important for us, therefore we're going to keep it simple in terms of design and features
- Backyard size: 37 x 35 ft aprox
- Pool shape/size: rectangular 17x24 (outside perimeter with coping)
- Features: 3 large steps going from end to end, bench going from end to end
- Other features: no spa or water features
- Deck: turf

We have 5 quotes so far, some of them pretty similar others going through the roof... I'm attaching the one that has provided the lowest price for building the pool only (no spa, deck, etc.).

I'm basically looking for advice on:
- Pricing: is this reasonable for a Houston pool build?
- Contractor: do you have one to recommend for my area of town? (I've reached out to some that say they only build in Katy/Conroe/etc.)
- Features that this PB is offering in its quote (fyi - he provided a quote with spa and without spa. the one here attached it the detailed version so some features in here like the heater and Intellicenter automation are included only with the spa option, the quote does show a price with spa and a price without spa/heater/automation).

Thanks in advance for any feedback you may provide!
Laura

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Jarvis loves Anthony & Sylvan Pools!

Anthony & Sylvan are true professionals. From our first meeting to when we saw our finished pool, it’s easy to see why they’re #1 in customer satisfaction!

refer.anthonysylvan.com