New Build - Atlanta Area - Advice Appreciated

Gtcorndog

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Dec 29, 2020
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Smyrna, GA
We are looking to build a 25x15 to 30x15 rectangle pool in our backyard. We've never owned a pool before.

The pool builder we like the most has quoted us the following (for 25x15) and I would love to hear input from you guys. I have talked with a couple of other owners who have used this builder and they have provided positive feedback. I'm meeting again with the PB on Thursday to hopefully finalize the plan.

The plan includes 300 sqft of deck, but we'll likey go slightly larger. We don't have a ton of room and are running into impervious surface limit issues so we can't go quite as large as we'd like, but we can make it work.

Thanks in advance!

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Pool Specifications: Concrete
Standard Pool Finish: Pebble Sheen Level II (15 year warranty)
Size and Shape: Rectangle Up to 400 sq. ft.
Approximately 3’6” - 6’ Depth
Approximately 90 Perimeter Feet
Approximately 13,000 Gallons

Standard Finishes To Pool:

(3) 12v LED Pool lights
Oversized 3– Step Entry Step w/ Extended Shelf
(1) Deep-End Swim Out 18’’ x 5’
6” Swimming Pool Tile
12” Flagstone Coping

Pool Equipment:

(1) Pentair Auto Skimmer
(3) Pool Returns w/ Directional Fittings
1.5”- 2.5” Schedule 40 PVC Plumbing
Flo-Pro VS Pump By Jandy (Main Pump)

Cv 460 Cart. Filter
Aquapure Salt Cell
Jandy RS (Aqualink) Automation and Freeze Protection (Pool and Spa Controls)
I– Aqualink Antenna for Smart Phone Devices (Remote)
Non-Corrosive Valves (Jandy)
Maintenance Equipment

Electrical: Pool Only, 50 Amp Service, Pre-wire Pool Lights

50 Amp Service Less Than 50 ft.
Install Indoor Breaker
Provide Service to all Motors and Lights
Install (1) GFCI Receptacle
Install Electrical Bonding Around Pool
Note: Extra Charges May Be Assessed If Electrical Panel Is Full Or Is Hard To Access ($6.00 Per Foot After 50 Feet)

Drainage: Install 4” S&D line(s) For Downspouts and Decking

Down Spout Connections
Deck drainage
All drain pipe and fittings to be solid PVC (S&D)

Decking: Premium Level Concrete Pavers (allowance of 300 sq. ft. @ $14.00 per sq. ft.)

Choice of Color
Laid on a 6” Compacted Road Base
High Performance Polymeric Sand in Joints

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Pool: Base Cost up to 400 Square Feet (15 x 25 Rectangle)...............................................$34,375.00
Silt and Erosion Control............................................................................................$ 450.00
Pebble Sheen Interior Finish (Level II).....................................................................$ 7,650.00
Remove Stairs to Deck...........................................................................................$ 600.00.
Install (5) NDS Flowells........................................................................................$ 1,850.00
Spa w/Spillover into Pool.......................................................................................$ 8,500.00
400K Jandy JXi 400NK Heater...............................................................................$ 3,950.00
Gas Line (50 ft. included and $13.50 per ft. after)........................................................$ 1,850.00
Dirt Removal (up to 5 loads)...................................................................................$ 1,800.00
Electrical ............................................................................................................$ 3,850.00
Decking: Premium Concrete Pavers (300 sq. ft. allowance @ $14.00 per sq. ft.)........................$ 4,200.00
Drainage...........................................................................................................$ 1,050.00
Permit Fees, Drafting Fees (City of Smyrna)..................................................................$ 1,000.00
Proposed Pool Total $ 71,125.00

Options:
Trash Removal...............................................................$550.00 per load (if needed)
Jandy LED Bubbler Water Feature in Shelf........................................................Add $1,100.00
Each Additional Bubbler...........................................................................................Add $750.00
Upgrade to Pebble Sheen Level III.......................................................Add $1,726.00
AquaCal Wave Heat Pump (w/Additional Electrical and Installation) .......Add $7,500.00 (w/ Chiller)
Additional Light.........................................................................Add $450.00 each
Decking Alternatives (instead of paver decking):
2 Color Stamped Concrete
Choice of Texture and Color
Allowance of 300 square Feet @ $12.00 per sq. ft.........................................$3,600.00
Colored and Scored Concrete Decking:
3000 PSI Residential Concrete
Light Broom Finish
Decorative Score Lines
Allowance of 300 Square Feet @ $10.75 per sq. ft........................................$3,225.00
 
Welcome to TFP.

Get two skimmers located into the prevailing winds. With one skimmer, if you have a problem with the skimmer your pool is shutdown. With two skimmers you can plug the problem skimmer, repair it at your leisure, and still use the pool.

Confirm that the Jandy Aquapure SWG will be the 40K cell. We recommend your SWG capacity be at least 2X your pool volume.

Be aware that almost all pool LED lights from the major pool equipment vendors seem to have limited lifespans.

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