There can be fewer pleasures in life than sitting beside a pool in the beautiful sunshine, taking a dip now and again without a care in the world. That is why a swimming pool is on many people’s wishlist for their property, but it is not quite as straightforward to install as you may think. There are some things to consider such as:
Size Of Home Or Yard
Of course, you will want a pool that is big enough to swim in, unless you are considering a plunge pool. You will need to consider the size of the pool you want as well as whether you have the room to accommodate it.
Indoor Or Outdoor Pool?
Some people build extensions on their existing home to accommodate a swimming pool. This will add extra costs to the installation, as you will need to ensure the extensions is suitable.
Any Restrictions On Building Or Installation?
Depending on where you live and the size of your home, there may be restrictions on what you can build in your yard. If your yard is very small, then it may not be suitable for a pool or there may be legal restrictions in place. You will be required to submit an application for building consent, whether it is outside or inside an annex.
Access for installation
You will need to have adequate access for workmen to be able to work comfortably to install your pool. There will be a lot of earth movement required, so they will need to be able to access your property with suitable heavy plant machinery. An exception to this would be if you decide to have a swimming pool built above the ground. There may be sound reasons for this, such as a sloping site, but you will be advised by your pool installation company on the best pool to install and where.
Cost Of Construction
Depending on the type of swimming pool you choose to have installed, will depend on the amount you pay. There are a number of options, such as fiberglass lining, concrete lining, tiled, etc. The cheapest would be a fiberglass lined swimming pool and this would start at around $30,000. However, just because this is the cheapest option does not mean it will breakdown any sooner. It will require less maintenance than some of the other options and many come with a lifetime warranty, so it is money well spent. That said, you should carefully consider value for money and cost implications before committing. This is a big investment, so choose wisely.
Detailed Plan
You should consider all your options before you decide on where to put the pool. It is more difficult to add of change area once it has been installed, so consider carefully how you will use it, who will use it, how much area you need around it, etc.
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