So What Does a Pool Cost? (maintenance, price, offer)

[OliviasDad]

Okay, since none of the pool people will tell me much of anything before I sit down with them, can anyone give me guesstimates on what a pool is going to cost me when we build?

My lot is going to be your typical 7500-10000 sq foot lot, so I'm assuming the pool won't be Olympic sized...and yes, I know there are about a thousand variables here, but...let's just say for the sake of argument:

Bean shaped pool
roughly 25' X 30' at it's widest spots
water leveler
automated chlorinator
Basically very low maintenance
I don't know the difference between reg and salt water pool..anyone???

10K, 20K, more????

[nitram]

$35,000-$45,000 on the average.

[OliviasDad]

I thought it would be on the higher end.....at least I'll be prepared...no sticker shock then....who knows what silly extra they might sell me on though...

[Boatdrinks]

Agree with Nitram's estimate...

We have a Shasta play pool, salt water, Shasta-tec (Shasta's version of pebble tec), in-ground cleaning system, pool fence, Cool-dec, higher wall on one side with 3 foot long "water fall" (just an opening that water comes out, nothing elaborate and not something we'd do again b/c it doesn't add much to the pool, IMO), free form shape with widened second step for play area....that's about it - and it was around 40K.

If you want low maintenance, I'd recommend salt water and in ground cleaning system - both are fabulous!

[OliviasDad]

Thanks so far people...

I think what Boatdrinks has is what we were/are looking at, with the exception of maybe the waterfall. Should still be pretty nice/fun for the family don't you guys think?

Is the saltwater version more expensive? Or just different?

[HX_Guy]

Damn, pools cost that much these days? I remember my parents got a pool at our old houe, probably about 10 years ago, and it was around $15,000 or so.

I thought for $40k you could get a negative edge or something along those lines, guess not huh?

[OliviasDad]

I'm hoping to stay around $30K...but then again, I'm a silly MidWesterner...what do I know.....besides snowshovels and lawnmowers and such....

[sablebaby]

Originally Posted by HX_Guy

Damn, pools cost that much these days? I remember my parents got a pool at our old houe, probably about 10 years ago, and it was around $15,000 or so.

I thought for $40k you could get a negative edge or something along those lines, guess not huh?

Don't worry, I thought the same thing. You still find coupons and ads for $20k, what's with that?

[HX_Guy]

Yea, I'm looking at an ad right now...

$21,695

80' perimeter pool
25 sq ft rock waterfall
Pebble interior finish and pool light
All plumbing etc

...and it also has an offer for free salt system.

I thought prices were more along these lines, not $40k.

[Master Shake]

Usually the pool ads for $20k or less are extremely limited and featureless, and also require a lot of maintenance. It is a sales pitch used to draw customers into the office/showrooms.

My neighbor has a PebbleTec pool with the inground cleaning system (popups, not the snake vacuum) and it is salt-water based. I would definately suggest going with those options for less maintenance -- but it will cost more $$.

Also, if you can wait, try buying in December/January. You can get much better deals during the off season.