We are building a new home and have received two pool quotes. Both are for chlorine (which I know is unpopular in this forum, but my husband is concerned about corrosion, and we have some experience with SWG, as my sister has one). One quote is for Jandy and the other is Pentair; I understand it's like Ford and Chevy--Jandy people like Jandy (though maintenance is restricted to Jandy), and Pentair people like Pentair, but please correct me if I'm wrong.
The two quotes are below and are about $35k apart (with Option 2 being the more expensive one). We welcome any feedback on the equipment, and also whether the $35k difference is justified. I've done some research on here, but am new to this.
Another thing we're considering is volleyball-style vs. traditional shallow and deep ends. We have one daughter who will be 5ish when we move in, and we expect to have kids in the pool frequently. Any thoughts on this are also welcome.
Option 1
Pool description: approximately 20’ x 40’ in size, depths 3’-6” to 5-6” deep, with 7’x8’ hot tub, 9’x8’ sun
shelf, (4) Multi-color nicheless pool and (1) nicheless spa light, (3) scuppers in the water feature wall
with 2 fire bowls set on top, PebbleTech Level 1 plaster or Wet Edge Sig Matrix Cat 1 plaster, and final
design and plaster selection is TBD. Decking selection and area are TBD.
Scope of work: Utility location services, Dig, Steel, Gunite, equipment pad, install waterline tile, hot tub
tile, raised beam wall tile install, coping install labor, setting materials for tile and coping, Plaster
(pebble), Plumbing labor, Electrical labor, Permit fee, tie pool into existing backyard drainage, pool start
up, and initial chemical balance.
Equiment list:
Jandy Cartridge filter
Aqualink pool/water feature controller and power center
Aqualink network interface module (phone app system)
Jandy 2HP Variable Speed pool/spa pump
Jandy 2HP Variable speed for the water feature
UV / Ozone Sanitizer combo pack
1.5 HP air blower
Booster pump for pool cleaner
Polaris pool cleaner
Jandy 400K BTU heater
(3) scuppers – water feature
(2) skimmers
All drains for pool and hot tub – 2017 VGB compliant
(4) Multi-color nicheless Low voltage pool light
(1) Multi-color nicheless Low voltage spa light
Transformer(s) as necessary
Autofiller
Allowances for homeowner selections budget:
Coping material (travertine) $1,344
Waterline tile material (porcelain tile) $1,217
Hot tub tile material (porcelain tile) $433
Raised beam wall tile ($10/sf – +/- 60sf needed) $650
2 Fire bowls - $400/each $800
Delivery and taxes $454
*allowances are due when ordered
*glass tile is an upgrade
Options (include labor and material):
Badu 2 jet swim system $8,589
Badu 3 jet swim system $11,954
Shipping estimate for Badu system $288
Level 2 PebbleTech – additional $2,530
Option 2
BASE POOL
Geometric 40 x 20
Depth 3.5 x 6.
MAIN DRAINAGE
Dedicated Suction to pump from drain to equipment 2.5in pipe
SKIMMER
Bermuda Skimmer 1
POOL RETURNS & OVERFLOW
Overflow is permitted by City
POOL FILL TYPES
Pentair auto fill
MAIN POOL PUMP
Pentair Inteliflow Variable Speed Pump 3hp
FILTER TYPE
Cartridge Filter Clean & Clear 520 sq ft 1
LIGHTING
Intellibrite 5g led pool light Color 3
AUTOMATION
Easy touch 8 with screen logic bundle
HEATERS - CHILLERS
400,000 BTU Pentair Master Temp Heater
STRUCTURAL FEATURES - STEPS, BENCHES, TANNING SHELVES, BEACHES
Neg Edge with Catch Basin Pentair Variable speed pump 3hp
Tanning Ledge with Unbrella sleeve with steps in the Ledge
Deep end bench
WATER FEATURES
Fire and water bowls manual Water Feature Pump 1.1hp 2
3cm travertine buyer to select $10 allowance
POOL WATERLINE
Waterline Tile TBD $7 Allowance
Level 1 Finish Tile - Upgraded Finish to be extra
TILE & COPING - GROUT & EXTRAS (Pool & Spa)
Coping - Colored Grout
DECKING
Decking and Drainage done by builder
SPA
Spa raised 12" with 8 Jets, 2hp Blower, and Pentair Variable speed pump 3hp
SPA COPING
3cm Travertine buyer to select $10 allowance
Buyer agrees that natural stones can vary in shades and can change with exposure
to minerals in rain and sprinkler water
Any stone with a hole the size of a quarter or smaller is considered acceptable
SPA WATERLINE
To be selected by the buyer $7 allowance
SPA LIGHT
Intellibrite 5g Led light color 1
SPA SPILLWAYS
Open
INTERIOR SURFACE
Pebble Tec / Pebble Sheen
Color: Level 1
SANITZERS
Inline Chlorinator
AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANERS
Infloor Cleaning system
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Pebble Top Main Drains
3 chaise Ledge Loungers
Back side of raised wall raw gunite
UV System
Fire bowls are match light with Black Lava rock
The two quotes are below and are about $35k apart (with Option 2 being the more expensive one). We welcome any feedback on the equipment, and also whether the $35k difference is justified. I've done some research on here, but am new to this.
Another thing we're considering is volleyball-style vs. traditional shallow and deep ends. We have one daughter who will be 5ish when we move in, and we expect to have kids in the pool frequently. Any thoughts on this are also welcome.
Option 1
Pool description: approximately 20’ x 40’ in size, depths 3’-6” to 5-6” deep, with 7’x8’ hot tub, 9’x8’ sun
shelf, (4) Multi-color nicheless pool and (1) nicheless spa light, (3) scuppers in the water feature wall
with 2 fire bowls set on top, PebbleTech Level 1 plaster or Wet Edge Sig Matrix Cat 1 plaster, and final
design and plaster selection is TBD. Decking selection and area are TBD.
Scope of work: Utility location services, Dig, Steel, Gunite, equipment pad, install waterline tile, hot tub
tile, raised beam wall tile install, coping install labor, setting materials for tile and coping, Plaster
(pebble), Plumbing labor, Electrical labor, Permit fee, tie pool into existing backyard drainage, pool start
up, and initial chemical balance.
Equiment list:
Jandy Cartridge filter
Aqualink pool/water feature controller and power center
Aqualink network interface module (phone app system)
Jandy 2HP Variable Speed pool/spa pump
Jandy 2HP Variable speed for the water feature
UV / Ozone Sanitizer combo pack
1.5 HP air blower
Booster pump for pool cleaner
Polaris pool cleaner
Jandy 400K BTU heater
(3) scuppers – water feature
(2) skimmers
All drains for pool and hot tub – 2017 VGB compliant
(4) Multi-color nicheless Low voltage pool light
(1) Multi-color nicheless Low voltage spa light
Transformer(s) as necessary
Autofiller
Allowances for homeowner selections budget:
Coping material (travertine) $1,344
Waterline tile material (porcelain tile) $1,217
Hot tub tile material (porcelain tile) $433
Raised beam wall tile ($10/sf – +/- 60sf needed) $650
2 Fire bowls - $400/each $800
Delivery and taxes $454
*allowances are due when ordered
*glass tile is an upgrade
Options (include labor and material):
Badu 2 jet swim system $8,589
Badu 3 jet swim system $11,954
Shipping estimate for Badu system $288
Level 2 PebbleTech – additional $2,530
Option 2
BASE POOL
Geometric 40 x 20
Depth 3.5 x 6.
MAIN DRAINAGE
Dedicated Suction to pump from drain to equipment 2.5in pipe
SKIMMER
Bermuda Skimmer 1
POOL RETURNS & OVERFLOW
Overflow is permitted by City
POOL FILL TYPES
Pentair auto fill
MAIN POOL PUMP
Pentair Inteliflow Variable Speed Pump 3hp
FILTER TYPE
Cartridge Filter Clean & Clear 520 sq ft 1
LIGHTING
Intellibrite 5g led pool light Color 3
AUTOMATION
Easy touch 8 with screen logic bundle
HEATERS - CHILLERS
400,000 BTU Pentair Master Temp Heater
STRUCTURAL FEATURES - STEPS, BENCHES, TANNING SHELVES, BEACHES
Neg Edge with Catch Basin Pentair Variable speed pump 3hp
Tanning Ledge with Unbrella sleeve with steps in the Ledge
Deep end bench
WATER FEATURES
Fire and water bowls manual Water Feature Pump 1.1hp 2
3cm travertine buyer to select $10 allowance
POOL WATERLINE
Waterline Tile TBD $7 Allowance
Level 1 Finish Tile - Upgraded Finish to be extra
TILE & COPING - GROUT & EXTRAS (Pool & Spa)
Coping - Colored Grout
DECKING
Decking and Drainage done by builder
SPA
Spa raised 12" with 8 Jets, 2hp Blower, and Pentair Variable speed pump 3hp
SPA COPING
3cm Travertine buyer to select $10 allowance
Buyer agrees that natural stones can vary in shades and can change with exposure
to minerals in rain and sprinkler water
Any stone with a hole the size of a quarter or smaller is considered acceptable
SPA WATERLINE
To be selected by the buyer $7 allowance
SPA LIGHT
Intellibrite 5g Led light color 1
SPA SPILLWAYS
Open
INTERIOR SURFACE
Pebble Tec / Pebble Sheen
Color: Level 1
SANITZERS
Inline Chlorinator
AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANERS
Infloor Cleaning system
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Pebble Top Main Drains
3 chaise Ledge Loungers
Back side of raised wall raw gunite
UV System
Fire bowls are match light with Black Lava rock