Hello Everyone, I am new to the pool building process and would like some feedback. Please someone chime in and offer some advice. I would like some advice on these quotes that I have received and tell me what you would change or add and why? I am new to the pool scene but I grew up with one about 10 years ago. I am in Richmond, TX. Please give me your advice. I want to do it right the 1st time and not wish I had done something that I didnt do. We started out with salt system but we quickly found out that it is not recommended with natural stone (we want a natural stone waterfall with over hang to produce grotto effect). Also, would you recommend Pebble Tec or something similar vs just a darker plaster?
Pool Builder #1:
General Specifications
Pool Perimeter: 93 Depth: 3.5’-6’ Area: 511SF
Liability Insurance N/A Pool Permit Assist HOA Forms if needed
Excavation of Pool Start-up Pool School (teach operations)
Steel and Plumbing:
Steel: 8" O.C., 4 Bar Beam Plumbing Sch. 40
Pool Returns: 5 Main Drains: 2 Anti-Vortex Skimmers: 2
Fill Line: Manual 100’ Overflow Line: yes Gas to Heater: 145’
Clean/Purify:
TigerShark QC Robotic Filter: 525 Cartridge Purification: Chlorine
Tile and Coping:
Tile: Standard 6" Coping: Travertine Bullnose 1.25” - Went to chisled flagstone coping
Spot Tiles: n/a Color grout: Standard
Decking:
Decking: 633 sq.ft. Seamless Stamp Concrete Top Existing: None - We have decided to go with Spray Deck
Laterals: None Tie-Down Spouts: n/a Deck Drains: 13’ Decko
Electrical and Pumps:
Electrical: 290’ Inc. Sub Panel: no ($425IF) Pool Light: ColorLogic LED
Pool Pump: 1.5HP TriStar2spd Booster: 2HP for WFall Cleaner Pump: no
Interior:
Benches: 2-6’ Swimouts: no Tan Ledge: First Step
Table: n/a Beach entry: n/a Plaster: PebbleTec (Tier 2 BLKPRL)
Mastic: to be applied between decking/coping
Accessories:
Maintenance: Test kit, brush, leaf skimmer and pole.
Hayward Ecommand Basic Unit to operate Pump
Water Features:
5 Ton Mossrock Waterfall with 10’ Weeping Wall
Spa:
7’ x 7’ Spa, 12” Raised, 1.5hp Blower, ColorLogic LED, 400K Gas Heater, 12” Dam Wall
7’ Stacked Flagstone Spillway, 6 Twirlybyrd Jets
Misc.:
Sod replacement, sprinkler capping and re-routing, tree and stump removals by bid (not included).
Total: $ 54,930.00 Home Owner’s Association Deposit not included where necessary
Draw Schedule of Balance to: 40% Excavation, 40% at Gunite, 15% at Deck Form, 5% At Plaster
Options:
Change to AquaLogic PS8 with Floating Remote $1,920.00
Change from Chlorine to AquaPlus Salt (add sealant to coping) $ 850.00
Upgrade TriStar to EcoStar Variable Speed Pump for P/S $ 430.00
Pool Builder #1:
General Specifications
Pool Perimeter: 93 Depth: 3.5’-6’ Area: 511SF
Liability Insurance N/A Pool Permit Assist HOA Forms if needed
Excavation of Pool Start-up Pool School (teach operations)
Steel and Plumbing:
Steel: 8" O.C., 4 Bar Beam Plumbing Sch. 40
Pool Returns: 5 Main Drains: 2 Anti-Vortex Skimmers: 2
Fill Line: Manual 100’ Overflow Line: yes Gas to Heater: 145’
Clean/Purify:
TigerShark QC Robotic Filter: 525 Cartridge Purification: Chlorine
Tile and Coping:
Tile: Standard 6" Coping: Travertine Bullnose 1.25” - Went to chisled flagstone coping
Spot Tiles: n/a Color grout: Standard
Decking:
Decking: 633 sq.ft. Seamless Stamp Concrete Top Existing: None - We have decided to go with Spray Deck
Laterals: None Tie-Down Spouts: n/a Deck Drains: 13’ Decko
Electrical and Pumps:
Electrical: 290’ Inc. Sub Panel: no ($425IF) Pool Light: ColorLogic LED
Pool Pump: 1.5HP TriStar2spd Booster: 2HP for WFall Cleaner Pump: no
Interior:
Benches: 2-6’ Swimouts: no Tan Ledge: First Step
Table: n/a Beach entry: n/a Plaster: PebbleTec (Tier 2 BLKPRL)
Mastic: to be applied between decking/coping
Accessories:
Maintenance: Test kit, brush, leaf skimmer and pole.
Hayward Ecommand Basic Unit to operate Pump
Water Features:
5 Ton Mossrock Waterfall with 10’ Weeping Wall
Spa:
7’ x 7’ Spa, 12” Raised, 1.5hp Blower, ColorLogic LED, 400K Gas Heater, 12” Dam Wall
7’ Stacked Flagstone Spillway, 6 Twirlybyrd Jets
Misc.:
Sod replacement, sprinkler capping and re-routing, tree and stump removals by bid (not included).
Total: $ 54,930.00 Home Owner’s Association Deposit not included where necessary
Draw Schedule of Balance to: 40% Excavation, 40% at Gunite, 15% at Deck Form, 5% At Plaster
Options:
Change to AquaLogic PS8 with Floating Remote $1,920.00
Change from Chlorine to AquaPlus Salt (add sealant to coping) $ 850.00
Upgrade TriStar to EcoStar Variable Speed Pump for P/S $ 430.00