We are building a "granny flat" in our backyard and need to move the existing pool equipment which is in the way. We have an in-ground pool. The equipment is now around 40 ft away from the pool and we're going to move it much closer, to maybe 10 feet away. The contractor for the house project brought a pool company guy to give a quote - originally the guy said it could cost just a few thousand dollars or cost 20K depending on what they find. I wanted to get more quotes but our contractor said he wants to work with the company they always work with. Now we're about to start the move and the pool company is saying it's a flat 14K. Is this absurd or could it be reasonable? We're in Los Angeles. From researching online, I've only seen examples of people being charged between 1,800 and 6K to move equipment but there isn't a lot of info about this online. We have to start the pool equipment move ASAP because our deadline for demo-ing the existing shed in the back is next week. If I push for more quotes I'll be rocking the boat so I only want to do it if 14K is way over. If it's just on the high end of reasonable then I'll leave it. I'm pasting the quote below. If you are knowledgeable on this subject I would greatly appreciate your input. If you've had pool equipment moved, how much did you pay? Thank you!
QUOTE:
Relocation of pool equipment pad plumbing to NW corner of yard: $14,000
1) Hand excavation to uncover plumbing, extension of plumbing to NW corner of yard, with new valves and fittings.
2) Pressure testing of plumbing
3) Extension of gas line with pressure testing
4) Equipment set of precast pads
5) Extension of electrical, hook up of equipment per code
QUOTE:
Relocation of pool equipment pad plumbing to NW corner of yard: $14,000
1) Hand excavation to uncover plumbing, extension of plumbing to NW corner of yard, with new valves and fittings.
2) Pressure testing of plumbing
3) Extension of gas line with pressure testing
4) Equipment set of precast pads
5) Extension of electrical, hook up of equipment per code