Hey, TFP!
Somewhat recently found this forum as we started discussing the possibility of a pool.
Some background: We built (neighborhood builder/developer) in 2016 with intentions on staying 5 years to capitalize on growth, then cashing out the equity and rolling it to the next home. Well, kids love the schools, and are thriving. Wife grew up here so theres obviously sentiment there, and I work about 15 minutes away, which is convenient, albeit closer to "industry" than I'd prefer. That said, we've decided we'll stay 5+ years, and likely until my youngest graduates in 10 years. So we're gonna "enjoy today" and sacrifice some of the equity leverage we had, and install a pool.
Down to business, and I'll try to use some of the verbiage I've learned so far from this forum. I've contacted 3 PBs, and only 1 has followed through with a bid. Still getting recommendations for others, but the one who followed through was highly recommended (not sure if naming the PBs is frowned upon or not), and has been in business a long time. They boast their lifetime structural warranty, no hidden costs or surprises on the back end, etc. The sales pitch was good, but I'm not convinced that the equipment is the right choice. Then again, I believe I'm in that area of Texas that hates SWCG, according to you guys! haha!
Pool is relatively basic (see photos for proposal), but it did check all of the initial boxes we had.
Charge is by the linear footage, and this is 85'. Shape was irrelevant to cost and my wife preferred the free form.
Hayward LEDs (did not specify how many, but I want to say 2 pool 1 spa), with a local panel for control.
Jandy PlusHP pump (said the $1500 uncharge for VS was a good spot to cut costs - but this seems counterintuitive)
Repack (Rheem) gas pool heater (can heat the hot tub and spillover, or heat the pool, I'm told) - Model not specified
Jandy CS Series single element filter
N2 Fusion Chlorine tablet feeder +Nature2 system (45k gallon capacity?). When I asked about SWCG system he said its unnecessary, can chalk/salt up the cool decking and harm finishes. Said it was a special sales tactic by the industry, to sell a new product.
Polaris 9550 sport pool cleaner was recommended to purchase on our own, to save $500 off the cost, and it would be plug n play
Travertine and cool decking shown in rendering is included
Travertine wall and raised hot tub to match @ 12" height
Waterfall
No landscaping
No automation
Actually felt good after his sales pitch, and he was at the house for a few hours and we chatted quite a while. All in cost for the pictured and stated set up (lacking some details it seems) would be 53k. East Houston area for reference.
Any opinions or recommendations based on this info?
Appreciate it!
Thomas C
Somewhat recently found this forum as we started discussing the possibility of a pool.
Some background: We built (neighborhood builder/developer) in 2016 with intentions on staying 5 years to capitalize on growth, then cashing out the equity and rolling it to the next home. Well, kids love the schools, and are thriving. Wife grew up here so theres obviously sentiment there, and I work about 15 minutes away, which is convenient, albeit closer to "industry" than I'd prefer. That said, we've decided we'll stay 5+ years, and likely until my youngest graduates in 10 years. So we're gonna "enjoy today" and sacrifice some of the equity leverage we had, and install a pool.
Down to business, and I'll try to use some of the verbiage I've learned so far from this forum. I've contacted 3 PBs, and only 1 has followed through with a bid. Still getting recommendations for others, but the one who followed through was highly recommended (not sure if naming the PBs is frowned upon or not), and has been in business a long time. They boast their lifetime structural warranty, no hidden costs or surprises on the back end, etc. The sales pitch was good, but I'm not convinced that the equipment is the right choice. Then again, I believe I'm in that area of Texas that hates SWCG, according to you guys! haha!
Pool is relatively basic (see photos for proposal), but it did check all of the initial boxes we had.
Charge is by the linear footage, and this is 85'. Shape was irrelevant to cost and my wife preferred the free form.
Hayward LEDs (did not specify how many, but I want to say 2 pool 1 spa), with a local panel for control.
Jandy PlusHP pump (said the $1500 uncharge for VS was a good spot to cut costs - but this seems counterintuitive)
Repack (Rheem) gas pool heater (can heat the hot tub and spillover, or heat the pool, I'm told) - Model not specified
Jandy CS Series single element filter
N2 Fusion Chlorine tablet feeder +Nature2 system (45k gallon capacity?). When I asked about SWCG system he said its unnecessary, can chalk/salt up the cool decking and harm finishes. Said it was a special sales tactic by the industry, to sell a new product.
Polaris 9550 sport pool cleaner was recommended to purchase on our own, to save $500 off the cost, and it would be plug n play
Travertine and cool decking shown in rendering is included
Travertine wall and raised hot tub to match @ 12" height
Waterfall
No landscaping
No automation
Actually felt good after his sales pitch, and he was at the house for a few hours and we chatted quite a while. All in cost for the pictured and stated set up (lacking some details it seems) would be 53k. East Houston area for reference.
Any opinions or recommendations based on this info?
Appreciate it!
Thomas C