Sunbaby
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- Feb 27, 2015
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- Jandy Truclear / Ei
Thank you! I am sure I will be sending you play by play pics when we do it!
Under Construction - Tomball, TX
- Thread starter travisr100
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Thank you! I am sure I will be sending you play by play pics when we do it!
I like pics!
And for an update...
The cleanup crew showed up this last Friday to clean the mountain of garbage and debris out of the back yard. Landscapers showed up today. It's finally starting to look like a regulation back yard again. I'm getting an expensive lesson in the extras that come at the end. I knew these things would be there but just didn't figure they'd cost so much. My PB put two pallets of sod in my contract with additional pallets at $295. Of course 2 pallets doesn't begin to cover what I need. That did about half of the back yard area that needed sod. I never counted on the front side yard needing sod. The constant traffic of people, machinery, and equipment has killed the grass in my front side yard. Not to mention the cut sprinkler zone to that area. And it's compacted down harder than concrete. I made a deal with the landscape company for 4 pallets of sod for that area at $250 a pallet. That includes them tilling up the soil and removing the dead grass. So I'm in for at least $1000 for sod there and probably another $500 to finish the back yard. To run new sprinkler lines and fix those that were cut is another $1800. We're not even into landscaping yet. Just getting yard back to "normal."
And for an update...
The cleanup crew showed up this last Friday to clean the mountain of garbage and debris out of the back yard. Landscapers showed up today. It's finally starting to look like a regulation back yard again. I'm getting an expensive lesson in the extras that come at the end. I knew these things would be there but just didn't figure they'd cost so much. My PB put two pallets of sod in my contract with additional pallets at $295. Of course 2 pallets doesn't begin to cover what I need. That did about half of the back yard area that needed sod. I never counted on the front side yard needing sod. The constant traffic of people, machinery, and equipment has killed the grass in my front side yard. Not to mention the cut sprinkler zone to that area. And it's compacted down harder than concrete. I made a deal with the landscape company for 4 pallets of sod for that area at $250 a pallet. That includes them tilling up the soil and removing the dead grass. So I'm in for at least $1000 for sod there and probably another $500 to finish the back yard. To run new sprinkler lines and fix those that were cut is another $1800. We're not even into landscaping yet. Just getting yard back to "normal."
OUCH! What gets me is the cut sprinkler system. They make sure they are not on the hook for fixing those so do not use care when digging 
It will be all worth it in the end when you are floating in YOUR pool!
Kim
It will be all worth it in the end when you are floating in YOUR pool!
Kim
It was mostly cut electrical lines for the sprinklers. They actually preserved the pipe running under my decking. Sprinkler guys said they would use it if I wanted but if there is unknown damage and a leak that wouldn't be good. So I told them to go ahead and run new pipe as well.
I agree with you! I was too scared of the cost to restore my yard after I installed my pool so I actually asked all the pool builders to include in the quote the cost to restore my yard. Most of them had a cow about it saying they don't ever do that and won't give me a contract. Except for one and that was the one I liked the design the most so it was perfect. In my contract is to restore all grass and my sprinklers back to a working state. The funny thing is they are grumbling about it now but it is in my contract. The head of construction is getting on the sales guy because he underestimated the amount of grass needed by half. Fortunately most of my sprinklers still work except for 2 zones around the pool and one sprinkler head that needs to be moved. So they were careful about that.
Part of my thinking is they'll tear up less of the yard if they have to fix it and I think that is true. They really have minimized how much grass is torn up.
Part of my thinking is they'll tear up less of the yard if they have to fix it and I think that is true. They really have minimized how much grass is torn up.
Knowing my PB I could have gotten him to include it in the contract but he'd pad it by doubling what he thought it might cost him just to be on the safe side. I figure this way I'm only paying for the work I really need done. Still stings though!
Things are pretty much wrapped up. PB still has some minor things to take care of but the major work is complete. Here are a few pics.
That looks fabulous Travis.
Just need some jungle drums and grass skirts you are ready for hosting the luau.
Just need some jungle drums and grass skirts you are ready for hosting the luau.
Sunbaby
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- Feb 27, 2015
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Those night shots!!!!!!!!! WOWER! LOVE it all!
Looks like the friends like it also!
Kim
Looks like the friends like it also!
Kim
I think it really looks amazing at night. The PB suggested those bubblers which I never gave much thought to but I'm really glad he did.
A couple of years and you won't be able to see the fence or most of the houses. Another couple and you won't see the houses at all.
I planted bamboo down the side of our place 6 yrs ago. It is now a 25' tall wall of bamboo 6' deep.
Added some more plants 2 yrs ago and they are 15' tall now.
With the close proximity to the pool, you will get some skimming work out of them at certain times and their leaves are very strong, and will they block your skimmer quickly.
Not a big deal, they are totally worth it.
I planted bamboo down the side of our place 6 yrs ago. It is now a 25' tall wall of bamboo 6' deep.
Added some more plants 2 yrs ago and they are 15' tall now.
With the close proximity to the pool, you will get some skimming work out of them at certain times and their leaves are very strong, and will they block your skimmer quickly.
Not a big deal, they are totally worth it.
- Jun 18, 2015
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Sunbaby
LifeTime Supporter
- Feb 27, 2015
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- Pool Size
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Truclear / Ei
tell me more about the bamboo . . .
i am loving your pool & can totally picture it as a hidden oasis!
i am loving your pool & can totally picture it as a hidden oasis!
Our HOA discourages the use of bamboo but it does a great job of screening.
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Famous last words of everyone who's ever owned bamboo. Lol
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As long as it is a clumping variety, bamboo is great.
The running variety is the headache. Unless it is contained by concrete, it will pop up in the oddest places.
The running variety is the headache. Unless it is contained by concrete, it will pop up in the oddest places.
Sunbaby
LifeTime Supporter
- Feb 27, 2015
- 1,397
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Truclear / Ei
I have zero experience with Bamboo - Why would they discourage it? Is it really invasive? Or just because it gets so tall neighbors don't like it? We have trees, trees and more trees - but I am kinda wanting to tropical my back yard up!