I need an opinion. I just hope I can provide enough information so the assembled wise folks here can form one (or two).
My signature has the details of my pool configuration. The initial estimate to resurface the pool, replace the tiles and the coping was a Really Big Number. So I asked about just fixing the tile, and the concrete underneath, which had cracks presumably from ice expanding. The tiles have been falling off since I bought this pool (which came with a house) 22 years ago.
The estimate for just the tile is $12,000 less than the Really Big Number. So I'm trying to figure out if it's worth shelling out an additional $12,000 for the full refurb. The pool surface looks to be in decent shape. No cracks, just some discoloration here and there. In either alternative, the pool has to be completely drained, which I imagine will be a large expense. At least refilling it will be a large expense.
Here's the list of what is included with the full refurb:
Here's the list of work for the tile-only option:
For a little context, I'm attaching some pics of some of the areas where the tile needs work.
Thanks for any help... I'm out of my depth (no pun) here!
My signature has the details of my pool configuration. The initial estimate to resurface the pool, replace the tiles and the coping was a Really Big Number. So I asked about just fixing the tile, and the concrete underneath, which had cracks presumably from ice expanding. The tiles have been falling off since I bought this pool (which came with a house) 22 years ago.
The estimate for just the tile is $12,000 less than the Really Big Number. So I'm trying to figure out if it's worth shelling out an additional $12,000 for the full refurb. The pool surface looks to be in decent shape. No cracks, just some discoloration here and there. In either alternative, the pool has to be completely drained, which I imagine will be a large expense. At least refilling it will be a large expense.
Here's the list of what is included with the full refurb:
- Pump all water from pool to commence work. (Town requirements if any TBD, Water to refill pool is not included in proposal).
- Provide labor to remove & dispose of caulking along top of existing tiles in pool to allow for new tile installation.
- Provide labor to remove & dispose of all water line tiles along entire pool.
- Perform visual inspection of structure behind tiles for any deficiencies. Up to 16 hours of beam
damage repair included. Over 16 hrs. $185.00/hr. (Minor repairs are included in proposal,
structural damage will be additional). - Prepare surface for new tile instillation.
- Prepare pool interior for new plaster finish. Chip around light (s), main drain (s), floor cleaning
heads & returns. (SED includes removal of up to 5% of loose & hollow plaster during preparation of resurfacing a pool. (Additional removal will be at a rate of $185.00 per hour). - Apply multi scratch coat to existing plaster for bond.
- Supply & install new 6’’ wide frost-proof waterline tiles to prepared surface along entire pool.
(Choice of tile from S.E.D. selections). - Apply Sika commercial grade non-slag caulking along top of new tiles.
- Apply smooth white plaster finish to pool interior.
- Provide labor to remove & dispose of existing coping along entire pool & install poured in place
concrete coping with cantilever edge. - Provide labor & materials to remove diving base & fill holes with cement.
Here's the list of work for the tile-only option:
- Pump all water from pool to commence work. (Town requirements if any TBD, Water to refill pool is not included in proposal).
- Provide labor to remove & dispose of caulking along top of existing tiles in pool to allow for new tile installation.
- Provide labor to remove & dispose of all water line tiles along entire pool.
- Perform visual inspection of structure behind tiles for any deficiencies. Up to 16 hours of beam
damage repair included. Over 16 hrs. $185.00/hr. (Minor repairs are included in proposal,
structural damage will be additional). - Prepare surface for new tile instillation.
- Supply & install new 6’’ wide frost-proof waterline tiles to prepared surface along entire pool.
(Choice of tile from S.E.D. selections). - Apply Sika commercial grade non-slag caulking along top of new tiles.
For a little context, I'm attaching some pics of some of the areas where the tile needs work.
Thanks for any help... I'm out of my depth (no pun) here!
