W.O.T Report post Posted June 1, 2018 Its filthy hot & we're gettin the itch to put a pool in our backyard... anyone done this recently? Any builders in this forum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted June 1, 2018 I paid good $ to get mine filled in. Some of the best money I've ever spent.. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJMauro12 Report post Posted June 1, 2018 I paid good $ to get mine filled in. Some of the best money I've ever spent.. This is funny and I almost agree. All I do is clean the stupid thing and dont even use it, but I feel like a back yard is naked with out a pool. Good luck with the build. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted June 1, 2018 Worse money pit than a boat and I never wanted to swim as I was tired of looking at it.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted June 1, 2018 I've collapsed and filled several, just not allowed to do my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted June 1, 2018 If you do build one build-it-yourself. You will definitely save at least 40% 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazy-H98 Report post Posted June 1, 2018 The wife and I we're just having that conversation over the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cell4soul Report post Posted June 2, 2018 I’ve got a pool and never use the thing. I wouldn’t go so far to bury it, but if I ever move out of this house, the next one won’t have a pool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saguaro Report post Posted June 2, 2018 I have one and rarely use it. It's my first house and I thought I just had to have it. I would never get a house with one ever again. You're right about this time of year being the best time to have one but think about the rest of the year. Something I learned is to have a pool guy maintain it for you. It's simple enough to do it yourself, but it's easy to get lazy about it. Before you make a move, think about the long term. I pay my pool guy about $100 a month and that brings him out once a week. The math works out to about $25 dollars a week. That's money well spent to me. It's also about how important your time is to you. Do you want to waste time on it? I sure don't. You will have to replace filters or a pump on occasion so be prepared for that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted June 2, 2018 I am actively building a pool now as a homeowner builder. I have always had a pool in all my houses and enjoy being outside, BBQ and swimming, playing basketball with my kids and watching the dogs swim. Its actually a very simple process if you are willing to work with contractors, I have had a great experience thus far (all my other pools came with the house). Only thingI have left to do is the deck, tile and plaster. If you want some info hit me up, I have all the contractors names and advice to share, the permit is the longest phase. My complete build should be around $25K (easily a $35K+ pool from a pool builder). Once you get your design down (engineering) and you have your permit, it moves fast, each process below is separate and you call and deal with each contractor. The process is: Pool paint out on the ground. dig pool Plumbing Steel Electric INSPECTION PRE-GUNITE (SHOTCRETE) Shotcrete Water feature (if you want one) Deck Tile Barrier Final inspection Plaster Fill and start up. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted June 2, 2018 Stock tank and a pump. Water the animals and cool off all at once! And you have some resale value. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingzero Report post Posted June 2, 2018 I am actively building a pool now as a homeowner builder. I have always had a pool in all my houses and enjoy being outside, BBQ and swimming, playing basketball with my kids and watching the dogs swim. Its actually a very simple process if you are willing to work with contractors, I have had a great experience thus far (all my other pools came with the house). Only thingI have left to do is the deck, tile and plaster. If you want some info hit me up, I have all the contractors names and advice to share, the permit is the longest phase. My complete build should be around $25K (easily a $35K+ pool from a pool builder). Once you get your design down (engineering) and you have your permit, it moves fast, each process below is separate and you call and deal with each contractor. The process is: Pool paint out on the ground. dig pool Plumbing Steel Electric INSPECTION PRE-GUNITE (SHOTCRETE) Shotcrete Water feature (if you want one) Deck Tile Barrier Final inspection Plaster Fill and start up. +1 I built a pool last year and couldn't be happier. It turned out bigger than I anticipated (18,500 gallons) but im glad it did. My boys love it and have been swimming since February. Like said above, don't go through a pool builder....everything has a huge mark up. I did mine myself and came in just under $27,000. Give me a shout if you have any questions or need references. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted June 2, 2018 Tell me the pros and cons of pavers vs pool deck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted June 2, 2018 Pavers are hotter than heck. No one does real kooldec anymore. All decks now are acrylic and painted. Not very cool. If I were building one I would do travertine. It is the coolest option. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl_s Report post Posted June 2, 2018 I am actively building a pool now as a homeowner builder. I have always had a pool in all my houses and enjoy being outside, BBQ and swimming, playing basketball with my kids and watching the dogs swim. Its actually a very simple process if you are willing to work with contractors, I have had a great experience thus far (all my other pools came with the house). Only thingI have left to do is the deck, tile and plaster. If you want some info hit me up, I have all the contractors names and advice to share, the permit is the longest phase. My complete build should be around $25K (easily a $35K+ pool from a pool builder). Once you get your design down (engineering) and you have your permit, it moves fast, each process below is separate and you call and deal with each contractor. The process is: Pool paint out on the ground. dig pool Plumbing Steel Electric INSPECTION PRE-GUNITE (SHOTCRETE) Shotcrete Water feature (if you want one) Deck Tile Barrier Final inspection Plaster Fill and start up. +1 I built a pool last year and couldn't be happier. It turned out bigger than I anticipated (18,500 gallons) but im glad it did. My boys love it and have been swimming since February. Like said above, don't go through a pool builder....everything has a huge mark up. I did mine myself and came in just under $27,000. Give me a shout if you have any questions or need references. How is the financing done if you sub out all the work yourself instead of using a pool builder or general contractor? Or do you just have to have the cash? I'm a few weeks away from buying a home and a pool is high on our want list, but none of the homes we are looking at have a pool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
