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Any and all thoughts, insights would be SO appreciated!
I have some impressions, based on several people in our neighborhood who installed pool. Our neighborhoood has a pool, but it is mainly used by kids to play in. There have been numerous "accidents" where the pool had to be drained and refilled.
If the OP would enjoy having the pool, it is a superior and my hygenic alternative to sharing the neighborhood pool with other peoples' kids. However, I don't think you can expect to get you money back if you resell the house. If the pandemic lingers on for a year longer, however, private pools may become a better investment.
The OP should also compare their house to others in the neighborhood. How many other homes have private pools? How much of the lot will the pool take up? Will there be enough space left for kids to play or adults to entertain?
BTW, I have never seen a birdcage over a pool, such as you see in Florida. Not sure why, but there are enough mosquitoes in North Carolina to make a covering worthwhile.
I havent seen a cage over a pool in Wilmington. Not sure its worth the price.
Most pools, all in, are going to cost you about 50K. With the value of real estate going up consistently, I think pools are much more valuable than they were 20 years ago...although the cost is much higher too. There are more and more buyers "willing" to buy a pool in Wilmington because they have a long season with its climate. But I agree that the lot needs to have some space to it...if not, just look at putting in a Hot tub. To me, pools that are accompanied with grass, patios and other landscaping on the lot are the best values. If you cant have some grass too, maybe its not the best use for THAT lot.
Hi all,
Thank you for your thoughts and insights. I found the cost to be $50K for a 'std pool' whatever that means!
I agree saltwater is the way to go. I have seen the bird cages on several pools in the area. Wonder about the stability given it can get freezing rain as rjsurfer mentioned.
Anyone know if there are any issues with the type of soil in the area - meaning stability of the pool sides/structure?
We had a gunnite rock pool built many years back in Raleigh and we loved the pool- saltwater all the way! So easy to maintain. Anyway, at the same time the pool builder was building our pool he was also building a pool in Wilmington and I remember he said that while excavating that the sand kept collapsing back into the hole before they could pour the sides. They did finally get it poured, but I had wondered if the concrete would crack eventually due to the unstable sand base.
...... he was also building a pool in Wilmington and I remember he said that while excavating that the sand kept collapsing back into the hole before they could pour the sides. They did finally get it poured, but I had wondered if the concrete would crack eventually due to the unstable sand base.
The lots are all sand, and the ground-water is close to the surface. We have a ground-water well from about 13-14 feet down. Don't plan to make the pool too deep. However, the competent local pool-builders should know these things.
OP--- Good luck with the pool, and I hope you enjoy it.
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