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We had a condo burn down in 2012 here at the Outer banks. They are in the midst of reconstruction, and due to changes in the setback laws we had to move the swimming pool to a different location (condo was built in the late 70's).
We paid 17k to demo and haul off the concrete, then fill the hole with sand.
I have an inground pool, but I'm in NY so we get only get to use it a couple of months out of the year. Our electric bills from running the filter double during that time but for us, it's worth it because we do a lot of entertaining and practically live in the pool. Chemicals and such add another hundred or so for our pool season but once the water is stable it's only a matter of adding chlorine tablets and checking the chlorine level.
Is hubby worried about cost of maintaining it, or the work involved in maintaining it? It would be need to be vacuumed when debris falls to the bottom, and somebody has to skim the leaves out of it daily, but I find it relaxing to do. You don't need to hire a professional to take care of the pool.
Hubby is partly concerned about the cost of maintaining a pool, but more to the point he wants a back yard for gardening etc. If there was plenty of yard besides the pool deck he might be more amenable. I could spend hours floating in a pool, maybe one of those inflatable chairs with a drink holder?
Hubby is partly concerned about the cost of maintaining a pool, but more to the point he wants a back yard for gardening etc. If there was plenty of yard besides the pool deck he might be more amenable. I could spend hours floating in a pool, maybe one of those inflatable chairs with a drink holder?
oh yeah.. nothing beats floating around the pool aimlessly just watching the clouds go by. Ahh, I can't wait for summer. We're in winter right now and it's snowing..
OK, lets think about this for a second. Can someone who owns a pool chime in on monthly maintenance ? I'm guessing $150 month in extra water, clorine, and if it's heated.
VS what someone said $15,000 dollars ?
Geeze, the maintenance is a drop in the bucket compared to getting rid of it..
I'm looking at buying a house with a pole barn, anyone know how much to tear them down ?
If you're nearby, we'll come get it!
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Hubby is partly concerned about the cost of maintaining a pool, but more to the point he wants a back yard for gardening etc. If there was plenty of yard besides the pool deck he might be more amenable. I could spend hours floating in a pool, maybe one of those inflatable chairs with a drink holder?
We DO spend hours floating in our pool. When we bought this house, we immediately set about getting a deck and pool. Ours is an "ON-ground" pool (not above, not in -- it's both) - it's 13' x 26' so not a small thing. We are in the pool in May as soon as the water temp hits 86 and we run it until the end of Sept or longer. We are looking at a heater for next season.
Our pool costs are minimal - maybe $50 a month for running the pump plus whatever it costs for chemicals - I buy off-season and save for next year.
Hubby is partly concerned about the cost of maintaining a pool, but more to the point he wants a back yard for gardening etc. If there was plenty of yard besides the pool deck he might be more amenable. I could spend hours floating in a pool, maybe one of those inflatable chairs with a drink holder?
I have a 40k gallon pool and it really doesn't cost that much to keep it sparkly. It's another pet, basically. This forum will keep you completely away from the pool stores, you can do a pool with just a Wal-Mart, believe it or not.
Hubby is partly concerned about the cost of maintaining a pool, but more to the point he wants a back yard for gardening etc. If there was plenty of yard besides the pool deck he might be more amenable. I could spend hours floating in a pool, maybe one of those inflatable chairs with a drink holder?
Reading these response, it seems that the cost of maintenance would be much less than the cost of removal. There would be plenty left over from the 'potential removal' budget to pay for attractive hardscaping and landscaping too. Plus, entertaining would be so easy -- invite friends and neighbors for a pool party rather than a formal dinner.
All mine were for low end rentals houses the pool had to go for insurance.
much cheaper to fill it in and much easier to change your mind later.
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. nothing beats floating around the pool aimlessly just watching the clouds go by. Ahh, I can't wait for summer. We're in winter right now and it's snowing..
