Are these estimates reasonable for Wet Edge Prism Matrix & conversion to LED lights?

[Texas13]

Are these estimates reasonable for Wet Edge Prism Matrix & conversion to LED lights?

Hi, everyone! We are obtaining estimates for a replaster job on our approximately 13 year old pool/spa. I've received 2 estimates so far.....both about the same. The quotes seemed high to me (for a small pool), but having never dealt with this scope of work before, I just don't know what is normal.

446 sq. ft. pool + spa

* Wet Edge Prism Matrix (probably Indigo Blue or Eclipse - both Level 5)

* Installation of 2 new Pentair Colored LED lights (1 in pool & 1 in spa)

Quote 1 - $9,399 for Prism Matrix & $2,268 for lights

Quote 2 - $9,443 for Prism Matrix & $2,400 for lights

Also, quote 1 did offer us 4 different prices, low to high, if we wanted to choose a cheaper level of Prism Matrix color. Quote 2 stated just one price, no matter which Prism Matrix color we chose.

Any advice, feedback you can give us would be very much appreciated!

Thank you!!

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Re: Are these estimates reasonable for Wet Edge Prism Matrix & conversion to LED ligh

How many lights? Are those color changing LEDs?

Will they be completely chipping out the old plaster or just doing a skim coat?

 

[Texas13]

Re: Are these estimates reasonable for Wet Edge Prism Matrix & conversion to LED ligh

We have 2 lights already, but they are not color changing LED's. So, quotes are for converting them to Pentair Color Changing LED's.

I believe the plan is to just do a skim coat....rough up the current plaster surface enough for the new Wet Edge product to adhere properly.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Re: Are these estimates reasonable for Wet Edge Prism Matrix & conversion to LED ligh

Well, if you look on Amazon or other pool sites like INYO Pools, an IntelliBrite 5G for a pool light and one for a spa light will run you about ~$900 or so. If you add on the controller to sync the lights, that's another $300. So $1,200 in parts. I guess you have to ask yourself if the act of pulling the new lights and wiring everything up is worth an additional $1,200 (that's you labor cost).

Around here in AZ it is common to have plaster fully chipped out. My understanding is that in TX, it's more common to do a skim coat. Honestly speaking, if I'm going to drop $10k on plaster, I want a full coat of fresh plaster all the way to the gunite shell, no thin skim coat. From a technical/longevity/look standpoint, I don't think there's a huge difference between skim coats and replasters, so I'm just basing it off what I'm willing to pay for. To me, $10k = chip out & new plaster.

 

[PoolguyinCT]

Re: Are these estimates reasonable for Wet Edge Prism Matrix & conversion to LED ligh

Depending on the nature of plaster failure vs appearance - it may be advantages to have both between water & the shell.. a good mechanical bond is all that matters