Hello all - this site is awesome! Over the past few months I've soaked in more than I ever thought possible about designing/building/maintaining pools. And looking for your help as we start the process to build.
Below is what I drafted for what we would like to build - there are pics of the my SketchUp mock up of the pool and of our actual yard. We have started to get a few estimates from local builders, which have ranged from $115k - $157k. Those have included a covered patio roof which I have decided build later. So removing that should reduce the cost by about $15k but even then all the estimates are still above $100k. Originally we were hoping to budget around $80k but realizing that getting under $100k with this design might not be possible without reducing the size.
I am looking for any input on the design - (maintenance considerations, usability, ways to reduce cost, etc). Few things to consider... we are trying to keep as much yard as possible, so placing the pool and deck to the one end as much as possible. And we have two boys and a girl all under four - they are already very active and know we'll only be more active in the future. Let me know if you think this pool is "too big". We are not looking for anything crazy big or fancy, just want to make sure we have enough room to enjoy it. Thanks!!
Below is what I drafted for what we would like to build - there are pics of the my SketchUp mock up of the pool and of our actual yard. We have started to get a few estimates from local builders, which have ranged from $115k - $157k. Those have included a covered patio roof which I have decided build later. So removing that should reduce the cost by about $15k but even then all the estimates are still above $100k. Originally we were hoping to budget around $80k but realizing that getting under $100k with this design might not be possible without reducing the size.
I am looking for any input on the design - (maintenance considerations, usability, ways to reduce cost, etc). Few things to consider... we are trying to keep as much yard as possible, so placing the pool and deck to the one end as much as possible. And we have two boys and a girl all under four - they are already very active and know we'll only be more active in the future. Let me know if you think this pool is "too big". We are not looking for anything crazy big or fancy, just want to make sure we have enough room to enjoy it. Thanks!!
- 147 linear feet perimeter (pool & spa)
- 1030 sq ft area (pool & spa)
- About 1200sqft of concrete deck - can be standard (brushed or salt finish)
- 18" elevation drop from house to back fence
- 80ft of pool fence
- Diving board
- Yard irrigation rerouted
- Coping of pre-cast concrete - just want it to be straight, clean, durable, economic
- Plaster - looking for a quartz with medium color (or possibly PebbleSheen)
- Color lights (prefer multiple nicheless lights such as Pentair Microbrites - i.e. 4 in pool, 2 on tanning ledge, 1 in spa)
- Thinking 3 bubblers on the ledge
- Saltwater generator chlorination - i.e. Pentair IntelliChlor IC60
- Electronic controls - interested in Pentair Intellicenter automation
- Variable speed pump - i.e. Pentair Intelliflo
- Heater - i.e. Jandy JXi (or Pentair equivalent if brand needs to match)
- Sand filter - i.e. Pentair TR-100 (or possibly a cartridge)
- Robot cleaner - i.e. Dolphin M500 (not planning to have booster pump or plumbing for pressure cleaner)
- Was originally going to include a covered patio (17ft x 15ft) extending off the roof but have decided to build that later once the pool is complete. Might end up have footers poured with the deck, then doing it myself.
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