Thoughts on cost
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Welcome to TFP!!!Sticker shock is real! Always get at least 3 quotes to allow comparisons.
That does seem like a lot for a fiberglass pool; although I may recall that the prices do seem to approach the cost for a plaster pool.
But, some areas (where are you? profile does not include location) are more expensive than others of course.
Only thing I would change would be ditching the in-line chlorinator and putting in an SWG instead.
And is that pump a VS pump? If not, get that.
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Eric,
Two pools, in the same town, by the same pool builder, can often have very different pricing just depending on which side of the "tracks" you live on..
While you are evaluating the Pool builder, he is evaluating how much you are willing to pay.. He will gladly sell you a 60K pool for 90K if you are willing to pay the price..
That is why you must have at least three quotes..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Two pools, in the same town, by the same pool builder, can often have very different pricing just depending on which side of the "tracks" you live on..
While you are evaluating the Pool builder, he is evaluating how much you are willing to pay.. He will gladly sell you a 60K pool for 90K if you are willing to pay the price..
That is why you must have at least three quotes..
Thanks,
Jim R.
I planned on getting more quotes, I was just wondering what people thought of the first one. Thank you!
Location is Northern Illinois! I will add that to my profile. We planned on the SWG.
Sticker shock is real! Always get at least 3 quotes to allow comparisons.
That does seem like a lot for a fiberglass pool; although I may recall that the prices do seem to approach the cost for a plaster pool.
But, some areas (where are you? profile does not include location) are more expensive than others of course.
Only thing I would change would be ditching the in-line chlorinator and putting in an SWG instead.
And is that pump a VS pump? If not, get that.
I am heading back to Rockford (where I grew up) at the end of July
Awesome! I live in Lake County now but I am from the South suburbs.I am heading back to Rockford (where I grew up) at the end of July
Im one state over in iowa and I will say those prices are right in line with what Im currently paying (pool is in , concrete is today).
Thank you! The auto cover is $12,000 to buy and install. As nice as that would be, I will likely cross that off.
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The auto-cover is the best feature of my pool. It’s cost/benefit depends on your environment. Here’s a long post from me on why I love my auto-cover.
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Auto cover for me was more than that 12k (longer pool)... We wouldnt be putting in a pool without one. period... 7 and 5 year old kids... There are 900 reasons stated above why the auto cover is a must IMHO.
In our area an auto cover really helps retain heat, reduces the need for cleaning and chemicals and adds a level of comfort about pool safety. It will never be less expensive to install than now. A solid cover will run you $3,000-$4,000, but it's an on-in -the-fall, off-in-the spring solution. The auto cover provides year-round usefulness and functionality. I have an older kidney-shaped pool making an auto-cover an impractical solution, but I would do it if I could.
The Chicago area isn't very competitive on pricing. You should absolutely get several bids but we are more expensive overall.
I had my pool bid by 3 contractors and they were all over the place. I agree with the "tracks" issue. We are in a brand new custom neighborhood and 2 of the 3 builders came back MUCH higher (17-35K) than the bids for friends pools they have built. We went with the PB that came in right where we expected. He already has inquiries from 3 other families building here.
You're right. I know its likely the right thing to do and I shouldn't try to cut cost in that area.
I am in the process of securing more bids. Just wondering what people thought of the initial pricing that I recieved. Thank you!
A good read. Thank you!The auto-cover is the best feature of my pool. It’s cost/benefit depends on your environment. Here’s a long post from me on why I love my auto-cover.
Seeking Advice- Pro's and cons of automatic pool cover
I'm in the planning stages of an IG Gunite. Long rectangular with diving well and will probably will get a sauna. Leaning toward Salt. Please offer experience with auto pool covers. I'm taking out my only trees but all 3 neighbors have trees 20-50 feet away. Also interested in the...
I couldn't live without the autocover... less cleaning, less rebalancing, less evaporation.... less work. Also, lots safer with kids – the fact I can close and lock it, is worth a lot to me. If it were me, I’d keep the auto cover on your list. We installed a heat pump… I think I might have gone with a simple natural gas heater for less than ½ the cost.
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