Hey all,
I just got my first quote from a pool builder that has done quite a few, very nice, pools in my area down here in the Fort Lauderdale area. They come highly recommended, and have great reviews. It's a husband and wife team, and I've had great interactions with both. The husband stopped by to check out my yard, and all but read my mind with regard to what I was looking for. I was hoping for Pentair equipment, but their proposal has Jandy equipment, and what seems to be very basic equipment. I was wondering if I could get some feedback and thoughts, and questions I should be asking them. The details of their proposal include:
Pool Size: 13' x 26' $33,800.00
Machine size: small machine $3,200.00
Depth: 3'6" to 5'
Deck type: 6" x 12" tumbled travertine
Deck setting type: well compacted paver sand
Deck sq ft: 600 sq ft
Deck per sq ft cost: $10.00 $6.000.00
Pool interior finish: Standard Diamond Brite
Pool coping: Deck as coping
Lights: 1 Jandy Large Watercolor LED
Filter: Jandy CS150
Pump: Jandy 3/4 HP
Skimmer: 1
Return lines: Minimum of 3
Dedicated vac line: Yes with lock
Controls: Duel Time Clock
Electric Hookup to existing service, Permit fees, Engineering included. $43,000.00
Optional Salt Chlorinator: Jandy Fsoft 1400 salt chlorinator with mineral $2,300.00
So, this pool is for a house I plan on turning into a short term rental. I know a lot of people on here are proponents of cartridge filters, but I'm leaning towards a DE filter, given the fact that there will be a number of different people, presumably, using the pool. I'm also thinking of automation, even though it's a basic pool and no spa. I'm sort of leaning towards pebbletec versus Diamond Brite, and verbally, I was told about $7,000 extra. I'd also like auto leveling. For the pump, they just say Jandy 3/4 HP, but I'm not sure which pump, they seem to have many. I'm not sure what the Duel Time Clock is for the controls. I'm hoping 1 skimmer is enough as I have quite a few trees close to where the pool is going.
I would love to hear some of yours guys feedback and thoughts, and questions I should be asking the builder.
Thanks!
MunkyButtr
I just got my first quote from a pool builder that has done quite a few, very nice, pools in my area down here in the Fort Lauderdale area. They come highly recommended, and have great reviews. It's a husband and wife team, and I've had great interactions with both. The husband stopped by to check out my yard, and all but read my mind with regard to what I was looking for. I was hoping for Pentair equipment, but their proposal has Jandy equipment, and what seems to be very basic equipment. I was wondering if I could get some feedback and thoughts, and questions I should be asking them. The details of their proposal include:
Pool Size: 13' x 26' $33,800.00
Machine size: small machine $3,200.00
Depth: 3'6" to 5'
Deck type: 6" x 12" tumbled travertine
Deck setting type: well compacted paver sand
Deck sq ft: 600 sq ft
Deck per sq ft cost: $10.00 $6.000.00
Pool interior finish: Standard Diamond Brite
Pool coping: Deck as coping
Lights: 1 Jandy Large Watercolor LED
Filter: Jandy CS150
Pump: Jandy 3/4 HP
Skimmer: 1
Return lines: Minimum of 3
Dedicated vac line: Yes with lock
Controls: Duel Time Clock
Electric Hookup to existing service, Permit fees, Engineering included. $43,000.00
Optional Salt Chlorinator: Jandy Fsoft 1400 salt chlorinator with mineral $2,300.00
So, this pool is for a house I plan on turning into a short term rental. I know a lot of people on here are proponents of cartridge filters, but I'm leaning towards a DE filter, given the fact that there will be a number of different people, presumably, using the pool. I'm also thinking of automation, even though it's a basic pool and no spa. I'm sort of leaning towards pebbletec versus Diamond Brite, and verbally, I was told about $7,000 extra. I'd also like auto leveling. For the pump, they just say Jandy 3/4 HP, but I'm not sure which pump, they seem to have many. I'm not sure what the Duel Time Clock is for the controls. I'm hoping 1 skimmer is enough as I have quite a few trees close to where the pool is going.
I would love to hear some of yours guys feedback and thoughts, and questions I should be asking the builder.
Thanks!
MunkyButtr