Never built a pool before, but we received our first of 3 quotes on a new inground pool, and I'm listing below in case there is any feedback (good and bad) we should keep in mind as we move through the process. We are keeping it as simple as possible to stay within our $50-60k budget (including all the extra work to sprinklers, drainage, and landscaping we have to do).
I have been trying to educate myself on whether to get a SWG, and I'm so perplexed as to why the pool buildings are against them when it seems everyone on here loves them. I mean, this particular PB will make us sign a waiver??
Site challenges:
(1) 100-year flood plain permeability rules. A rough calculation shows we are well within the impermeability limit, but not sure of the extra cost of permitting yet.
(2) We think the house's waste sewer line runs right through the backyard (main sewer line is in the rear easement). Not sure what relocating it will cost, but the first PB said it's cheaper if we take care of it ourselves.
(3) Access to the backyard is barely over 6' wide between garage and screened patio.
On to the fun stuff:
Dimensions: overall, 18'x28' (though that's with the steps, the main area is 14'x28')
92ft perimeter; 418 sq ft
~14,900 gallons
Depth: 3.5ft x 4.75ft x 6ft
No spa or water feature
Steel: #4 rebar walls and floors
Gunite: 8" walls and 10" floor
Coping: travertine 15" (standard, not sure what other options are available yet)
Decking: Poured concrete squares (specific layout and sizing not final, but roughly ~18 of them for 400 sq ft)
2 umbrella sleeves, might add more
Finish: Pebble sheen in White (not sure what this finish is, but it is standard)
Long bench entire length of pool
Pump: Pentair Intelliflow VSF
Filter: Pentair clean and clear 420
Cleaner: Pentair racer with booster <--is this the thing that goes in the pool itself to clean it?
Controller: Pentair EasyTouch P8 <--Do I need this or can I get the smaller P4 model?)
Remote: Screen Logic bundle (adapter and wireless kit) <--is this necessary if we don't have a spa?)
Sanitizer: Rainbow inline chlorinator; Intellichlor salt chlorinator (must sign waiver)
Lights: (2) Pentair GloBrite LED 12v
Plumbing: (2) Paramount Venturi skimmers
(2) SDX Main drains
Auto fill (Paralevel)
We have discussed adding a heater/chiller, and they quoted an AquaCal 120 for close to $7k. But we don't know if we want one yet, so would prefer to add it later. The pool will get full sun most of the day (the only shade relief coming in the morning and then late evening).
And below are a few views of the design. Our aesthetic is modern and our house is a mid-century ranch, so we weren't interested in curvy lines or water features.
The pool looks too close to the house, but I think they are being conservative with the aerial easement, so hopefully we can shift it a couple of feet to the back of the lot.
The paver design and sizing hasn't been finalized, which is why the layout is a bit wonky (but gives the general idea). I think we would put Zoysia in between them for softness and runoff. The brown planters are actually our raised vegetable garden, which we want to keep (surrounded by blackstar gravel, which we can modify, but generally keep).
I have been trying to educate myself on whether to get a SWG, and I'm so perplexed as to why the pool buildings are against them when it seems everyone on here loves them. I mean, this particular PB will make us sign a waiver??
Site challenges:
(1) 100-year flood plain permeability rules. A rough calculation shows we are well within the impermeability limit, but not sure of the extra cost of permitting yet.
(2) We think the house's waste sewer line runs right through the backyard (main sewer line is in the rear easement). Not sure what relocating it will cost, but the first PB said it's cheaper if we take care of it ourselves.
(3) Access to the backyard is barely over 6' wide between garage and screened patio.
On to the fun stuff:
Dimensions: overall, 18'x28' (though that's with the steps, the main area is 14'x28')
92ft perimeter; 418 sq ft
~14,900 gallons
Depth: 3.5ft x 4.75ft x 6ft
No spa or water feature
Steel: #4 rebar walls and floors
Gunite: 8" walls and 10" floor
Coping: travertine 15" (standard, not sure what other options are available yet)
Decking: Poured concrete squares (specific layout and sizing not final, but roughly ~18 of them for 400 sq ft)
2 umbrella sleeves, might add more
Finish: Pebble sheen in White (not sure what this finish is, but it is standard)
Long bench entire length of pool
Pump: Pentair Intelliflow VSF
Filter: Pentair clean and clear 420
Cleaner: Pentair racer with booster <--is this the thing that goes in the pool itself to clean it?
Controller: Pentair EasyTouch P8 <--Do I need this or can I get the smaller P4 model?)
Remote: Screen Logic bundle (adapter and wireless kit) <--is this necessary if we don't have a spa?)
Sanitizer: Rainbow inline chlorinator; Intellichlor salt chlorinator (must sign waiver)
Lights: (2) Pentair GloBrite LED 12v
Plumbing: (2) Paramount Venturi skimmers
(2) SDX Main drains
Auto fill (Paralevel)
We have discussed adding a heater/chiller, and they quoted an AquaCal 120 for close to $7k. But we don't know if we want one yet, so would prefer to add it later. The pool will get full sun most of the day (the only shade relief coming in the morning and then late evening).
And below are a few views of the design. Our aesthetic is modern and our house is a mid-century ranch, so we weren't interested in curvy lines or water features.
The pool looks too close to the house, but I think they are being conservative with the aerial easement, so hopefully we can shift it a couple of feet to the back of the lot.
The paver design and sizing hasn't been finalized, which is why the layout is a bit wonky (but gives the general idea). I think we would put Zoysia in between them for softness and runoff. The brown planters are actually our raised vegetable garden, which we want to keep (surrounded by blackstar gravel, which we can modify, but generally keep).
