Quote Review for First Time Buyer in Houston, TX Area

[Passthegelato]

I noticed that your quote includes a travertine coping. Most sources indicate that natural stone and SWG are incompatible . . . the stone degrades in the presence of the salt water. We went with a travertine coping and deck . . . I don't regret that choice at all. We use the TFP method for chlorination.

 

[mknauss]

Most sources indicate that natural stone and SWG are incompatible

Welcome to the forum!
Not TFP. We see no difference in the degradation of natural stone based on how you chlorinate. As long as you follow TFP methods.
If you use liquid chlorine your salinity level in your pool will approach 1000 ppm in a year or less. The salinity level in a pool with a SWCG is not significant.

 

[DanielHobley]

Update: The builder that provided the original quote has been unresponsive for 2 weeks, so we've decided against using them. A new builder has quoted the following. The quote is cheaper and includes more details, but I'm not sure I understand half of it. Back to researching!

Let me know if anyone sees anything odd or out of place. Thanks!

CUSTOM POOL PACKAGE INCLUDES: $32,999.00 (30’9” x 18’)

1. UP TO 80’ PERIMETER POOL 6’ MAX DEPTH W/ 1 ¼” EASED EDGE TRAVERTINE COPING & BASIC 6” WATER LINE TILE ($6 per sq ft allowance),
   1. 83 ½’ PERIMETER POOL, ADD 3 ½’ PERIMETER TOTALING = $962.50
2. 450 SQ/FT. SPRAY DECK DECKING, 3/8” REBAR 16” O.C.
3. 9-11 RETURN LINES (VARIATION IN HEIGHT) & 3 BUBBLERS
4. 2 SKIMMERS with 2” SUCTION LINES ON 45* ANGLES
5. 1 ANTI-VORTEX MAIN DRAIN with 2” SUCTION LINES ON 45 ANGLES
6. STEEL DETAIL: 3/8” REBAR 8” O.C., 4” O.C. ON ALL DEPTH TRANSITIONS GREATER THAN 5’ IN DEPTH, 4 - #4, ½” REBAR ON BOND BEAM
7. GUNITE SHELL: 7.1 (SACKS/SAND) RATIO; 4000 PSI
8. POOL EQUIPMENT PAD, SHOT with GUNITE & STEEL REINFORCEMENT
9. ALL ELECTRICAL RUNS INCLUDED (up to 100’, $10 per additional foot)
10. ELECTRICAL SUB PANEL (if needed is $400 additional)
11. OUTDOOR LIGHT AT EQUIPMENT PAD (homeowner to provide light bulbs)
12. HAYWARD TRISTAR VARIABLE SPEED EE PUMP
13. HAYWARD C 7030 CARTRIDGE FILTER
14. HAYWARD UNIVERSAL LED POOL LIGHT
15. VS OMNI CONTROL SYSTEM
16. HAYWARD ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER w/ GFCI OUTLET (if needed)
17. SEWER LINE (per city requirements)
18. AUTOFILL / OVERFLOW SYSTEM
19. CMP IN LINE CHLORINATOR & DEL OZONE/UV SYSTEM
20. PLASTER FINISHES; QUARTZSCAPES: IVORY, BLUE, SUPER BLUE or MARINER BLUE / STONESCAPES MINI PEBBLE: SALT & PEPPER or WHITE (FREE UPGRADE)
21. START UP KIT INCLUDING: NET, BRUSH, POLE, TEST KIT, HOSE AND VACUUM ATTACHMENT
22. ONE MONTH FREE POOL MAINTENANCE (FREE UPGRADE)

AREA DRAIN…………………………………….………...........................$9.00 PER LN. FT.
ADD 80’ OF 4” AREA DRAINS = $720.00

DECKING OPTIONS (All Decking includes 3/8” Rebar)
4” THICK CONCRETE W/ SPRAY DECK……………………...$10.00 PER/SQ. FT.

TOE/TRIM TILE………………………………………………………..……………$350.00
(Includes Tile from the Basic Waterline Tile Selection and Installation)

CUSTOM POOL = $33,961.50

UPGRADES = $1,070.00

TOTAL PRICE = $35,031.50

 

[mknauss]

Once again - consider a SWCG. The ozone/UV device comsumes electricity and chlorine, and does little else.