Add spa to pool

[ToothDoc]

Hi all,
So I have a house we purchased, the pool is in the concrete deck (gunite? not vinyl) but the deck is raised 5-6 feet from the back of the house. So standing in the back yard there's 5-6 steps to get up to the deck where the pool is sunk into. I was wondering is it possible to add a spill over spa by just adding say a concrete block foundation on the side and inlay a shell? Basically just extending to deck a little.

The pump is near, about 20 feet off to the side of the house
Thoughts? I never use the pool, so hoping a spa would get me out there more! (had one at our old place and used it a lot)

Other option would be a stand alone, but that'd take up deck space

 

[mslaman]

Picture of the back yard would help us.

 

[kimkats]

The hard part will be connecting it and prepping the ground under where you will be putting it. You will have to run all new plumbing for the returns/jets and drain. It will be a LOT of work and mess. The money part will be big as well.

Me? I would find a way to put a stand alone spa right by the pool. Don't worry about spill over. All that does is cause the pH to go up. A stand alone has more comfortable seating and better placement of jets.

Like stated above a pic of the pool and area will help us see what you are working with.

Kim