Ok. I purchased a home with in ground pool. The plumbing is above ground. I have an estimate for new skimmer, 2 return jets, new pool light and converting to gfci electrical. Can't forget they are taking the pipes under ground (breaking concrete). I was quoted about $4200. I have a two party question. Does the estimate sound fair? Does the pool have to be COMPLETELY drained? Contractor says yes.
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- Thread starter jwalker1nr
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Do you have pics? I would like to see the plumbing above ground for an inground pool.
I would not think it would have to be drained completely unless your are adding a main drain in the bottom.
Kim
I would not think it would have to be drained completely unless your are adding a main drain in the bottom.
Kim
I can post pics later when I'm home. The contractor did mention doing a pressure test. I'm not sure if this is why it needs to be drained.
- Jun 20, 2012
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I think that price sounds very fair.
Chances are that the over-the-deck plumbing was put in to keep the pool running when the original plumbing failed.
If I were doing it, I would insist on draining the pool too!