In-ground pool cost

[no4njnk]

Those who have pools how much is the initial cost? We do not have a neighborhood pool and have a decent sized backyard so just curious. I know it all depends on material, size, etc. so just looking for a general cost.

[goofygrin]

$30k+ for a nicer one

[Chas_svo]

Pool companies say they start at ~$23k. I have seen most are $35k-$45k. It is fairly easy to go way over $50k.

[Tyrone Biggums]

A friend of ours had one done this year by Accent that is very similar to this one minus the two water features for 25K. It's a damn nice pool. I really like the "tanning deck" feature. Makes a neat spot for kids to sit and play without being fully submersed in the pool.

http://www.accentpoolsinc.net/web%20free%20form%20pools/free%20form%20pool%201.JPG

[yellowstang]

It's usually the add on's that kick the price up quick! Add extra decking, people always wish they had more pool deck AFTER the project is done. Get a salt water system too, much easier to maintane, and less expensive in the long run (initial cost is more for the build, but worth every penny!)

[ceyko]

Hard part for me is finding companies to give me quotes. None respond or the make it clear you have to be financed first. How am I supposed to know what to get financed for, without know the cost of what I want?

[wishitwasasvt]

Our salt water pool was finish about a month ago, cost was right around the 45k mark..

[Sgt Beavis]

If doable, it would be better to sell you home and buy another one with a pool. They add almost no value to your home. A some buyers just look at it as an extra expense.

[no4njnk]

If doable, it would be better to sell you home and buy another one with a pool. They add almost no value to your home. A some buyers just look at it as an extra expense.

Yeah I have never looked and always heard this. Did some research last night and as I always have heard, it is one of the worst investments you can make in a home. Need to go find a neighbor with a pool.

[ceyko]

Yeah I have never looked and always heard this. Did some research last night and as I always have heard, it is one of the worst investments you can make in a home. Need to go find a neighbor with a pool.

We just got done buying a home in December and tried like crazy to buy one with a pool. We found that most pools have some sort of damage/problems already. Everything from cracks, odd sounding gear to possible drainage issues (i.e. water run off running into it.). Which raises red flags on the rest of the home.

Granted, I might have been overly paranoid. However, I just did not have any luck finding a decent home (we wanted 3500+ sq ft, 1+ acres...etc as well) that we could use with a good pool. If the pool did not raise red flags, foundation issues did.

With that said, obviously your mileage may vary and it is ideal to buy one with a pool. From our experience, it did not seem like the pools added ANY value to the home. Just a selling point, but that maybe the market right now too.

Now we're stuck trying to figure out 30K+ for an in-ground or go with an above ground with separate decking, patio and so forth.

[Dlachance]

Robertson built in 2003. Pebbltec, 60sqft d/e, Whisperflo pump, Intellitouch board, salt system, ran $44k. According to pool service company, replacement cost would be about $70,000 today. The price of raw materials and labor have skyrocketed. Put on one of the new Intelliflo pumps, they use 90% less energy compared to a whisperflo.

[ceyko]

Robertson built in 2003. Pebbltec, 60sqft d/e, Whisperflo pump, Intellitouch board, salt system, ran $44k. According to pool service company, replacement cost would be about $70,000 today. The price of raw materials and labor have skyrocketed. Put on one of the new Intelliflo pumps, they use 90% less energy compared to a whisperflo.

Based off the picture, I can tell you that pool is in better shape that 90% of the pools I've seen. Dunno if maintenance issue or poor construction on those others. Just gut feeling said the pool was a good reason they were trying to sell it off.

[robert]

We are also thinking of doing a pool, visited some places
and already got 2 fairly decent quotes from Pureyear and Accent.
What financing companies would be the best as banks are playing
hard ball these days. tia

[miketyler]

I'm interested in having a smaller pool installed. If I could work from home I might consider building it myself. I have read there is substantial markup especially for the added features.

Although this guys info is dated now, its a pretty interesting read from the viewpoint of the homeowner as he assumes the role of general contractor to have his own pool built.

http://www.howibuiltmyownpool.com/index.php

[krazy kris]

just start digging and every weekend fund the project by charging for chick mud wrestling until its to the depth you want