Poll of the Day > Has anyone here ever gone through the process of getting a pool?

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I'm really intimidated by this process as it's a huge expense. I want to start by getting some estimates but realistically it might be a couple years before I can start construction. I want a general idea of what I need to save and get a loan for. Is that all I need to do? Does anyone have any advice?

I feel nervous about it like I'll end up getting sales calls for the next 2 years til I'm ready to actually do the build ;-;

Didn't you create this thread last year?

Judgmenl posted...

Didn't you create this thread last year?

I created a thread about wanting a natural pool. Now I'm in a position to begin planning.

I think I replied to the last one about the Micheal Phelps above ground pool we got.

It was amazing, and not that expensive, they used a crane (so scary) to lift it up over our house into the back yard.

The pool is also a really large (like pool sized) hot tub, and it also has the wave thing you can swim against. It has a cover to protect from anyone climbing in (kids etc...know that isn't an issue with you, but neighbors etc). I was very very happy with the pool, it's literally cheaper then having one put in your back yard in most cases, but waaay more versatile. It's awesome for having large parties in your back yard since it's a HUGE hottub (could have like 12 people in it comfortably).

Let me see if I can find a link for you, I'd highly recommend it, and it doesn't take any time to get set up etc. We literally had them come out one day, prepare where it was going to be placed, the next day they came with a crane and lifted it over our house and into the back yard, positioned it, and it was ready to use the next day.

Bah, can't find a link for you that shows the price. I believe it was like 12k back in 2010, but I may be miss remembering. Gotta put in info etc to get prices now which is silly. Having a pool put in would have required a bunch of construction in our back yard etc, and would have come out to be about the same price. The pool we got was long enough to swim laps (not that you needed to due to the machine that gave you a current to swim against which was much better). Plenty of space for 4 of us to be in comfortably and swim around at the same time/excersize etc (we did water areobics in it for years). It was also an amazing hot tub as well, that lit up and hat tons of jet streams to massage your back etc.

Loved that pool. Hope it isn't too expensive now and is still comparable to having one put in. If it's anywhere near the same price, the convienence of just having it installed, and the versatility (hot tub/swim spa/pool) is sooooo worth it.

you will have to succumb to capitalism

potdnewb posted...

you will have to succumb to capitalism

Why does that sound vaguely sexy?

Just saying homes generally lose value when you put a pool in.

oh i'm definitely not gonna get an above ground pool

DirtBasedSoap posted...

Just saying homes generally lose value when you put a pool in.

okay but i'm living in my house. i didn't buy a house to sell it. i bought a house to live in it. and i want to add a lake to my backyard to increase my enjoyment of my property. and hell i hope it does decrease my property value because then my taxes will be lower and that sounds nice to me.

yeah i don't live in my house thinking about what the next people want

i think about what i want

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Cat run?

Cat runs make everything more valuable because they attract cats!!

Jen0125 posted...

I feel nervous about it like I'll end up getting sales calls for the next 2 years til I'm ready to actually do the build ;-;

Maybe try to just pop into places and ask questions? Without giving email or phone number!

Lol, I know what it is, the original post said Car run though, not Cat run, but I figured it was meant to be cat which is why I had the ?? marks.

almost everyone I've ever talked to who built a pool regrets it and says the maintenance isn't worth it, and they should have just paid to use a pool in a gym

If you live in Vegas, it's harder to find a house WITHOUT a pool

Clench281 posted...

almost everyone I've ever talked to who built a pool regrets it and says the maintenance isn't worth it, and they should have just paid to use a pool in a gym

I'm not getting a conventional pool because those are a lot of maintenance and they are bad for the environment. I'm getting a natural pool that uses no chemicals and filters the water by using pumps to have it constantly flowing through plants and algae in a retention pond. It requires little regular maintenance. Just pool skimming. And you just replace the plants as needed. They never have to be drained and if you do want to drain it the water can go right back into the water table.

I want a private lake. I don't want a public gym pool filled with chlorine.

Completely unhelpful comment, but I had a hottub... the only regulation was that a small spillway had to be installed so that if there was a breach it wouldn't drain into the neighbours place.

Yeah I don't like hot tubs at all

Jen0125 posted...

I feel nervous about it like I'll end up getting sales calls for the next 2 years til I'm ready to actually do the build ;-;

With contractors that's not really the case, and it really depends on how big the job is. If it's a smaller one, it can be pain in the ass just trying to get a response from them while they're focused on bigger jobs.

Krow_Incarnate posted...

With contractors that's not really the case, and it really depends on how big the job is. If it's a smaller one, it can be pain in the ass just trying to get a response from them while they're focused on bigger jobs.

I read natural pools on average cost about $80k so it's a huge expense. I really want one and I'm willing to get a loan for that but it makes me really nervous to make such a ginormous purchase.

Jen0125 posted...

I really want one and I'm willing to get a loan for that

Big momma chiming in! Would you try to get a personal loan or a HELOC? Are you planning to finance the majority of the project? If the costs end up going over (and we know they will) that could be shitty circumstances to have wrapped up in a loan.

Sorry just been researching to prepare for my own home renovation projects and am uncomfortable of being leveraged for $50,000+ in a loan that isn't a mortgage.

RCtheWSBC posted...

Big momma chiming in! Would you try to get a personal loan or a HELOC? Are you planning to finance the majority of the project? If the costs end up going over (and we know they will) that could be shitty circumstances to have wrapped up in a loan.

Sorry just been researching to prepare for my own home renovation projects and am uncomfortable of being leveraged for $50,000+ in a loan that isn't a mortgage.

This is what I have no idea about and need help with. I don't know where to start with my best financing options. HELOC is confusing to me. I was able to find several companies that offer low interest rate loans for high credit that are like 15 year pool loans. I really want to keep my payment low.

I would personally discuss those options with a bank lender, not a pool contracting company who may jump at the chance if they think they have a blank check in front of them. It may even be a non-starter conversation with a contractor right now if you don't have your project finances set up.

But at least you do have a sense of the budget for your project. If a contractor high-balls you then get more quotes. If they low-ball you (like $10-20k), then it's probably too good to be true.

Yeah I'm not talking to the contractors about financing. I know some companies do financing but I assume it's like a car dealer and I'm not interested.

I have not but take your time as you should with any major purchase. Good luck to you and enjoy your pool whenever you get it and if you small kids needless to say. never leave them alone near the pool.

BUMPED2002 posted...

I have not but take your time as you should with any major purchase. Good luck to you and enjoy your pool whenever you get it and if you small kids needless to say. never leave them alone near the pool.

Yeah I'm not having children

"I hate capitalism"

>buys a pool

Brother you are the capitalism

Blightzkrieg posted...

"I hate capitalism"

>buys a pool

Brother you are the capitalism

I have to participate to live so I'm gonna live as well as I can while I'm forced to be in society man

Just remember that the pool boy comes separate

Blightzkrieg posted...

Just remember that the pool boy comes separate

I have a live in pool boy that I don't even pay

"Pool of the day" topic

I have a contractor coming next Wednesday to talk to me about everything

are you gonna invite us to the grand opening of your pool

DirtBasedSoap posted...

are you gonna invite us to the grand opening of your pool

You can use the pool as an excuse for your small dick

Make sure that you get an ool. You don't want one with p in it.

DirtBasedSoap posted...

are you gonna invite us to the grand opening of your pool

Only some people

SilentSeph posted...

You can use the pool as an excuse for your small dick

Not this person

It's called SHRINKAGE

its called something that runs in your family

Shrinkage!! It was Shrinkage!!!

Ever see those videos where a dude makes a natural pool with just a stick or something.

Can you get one of those dudes to do it? I bet they don't charge much.

Here is the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL05N7lagvg&ab_channel=Mr.Tfue

I just did a quick monthly budget and I def have way more than enough to buy this pool. Let's fucking go.

They came to do a consultation and now I'm waiting for the 3D render.

if you really hated capitalism you would use that money to help those less fortunate than you instead of buying a pool you don't need

feel ashamed

potdnewb posted...

if you really hated capitalism you would use that money to help those less fortunate than you instead of buying a pool you don't need

feel ashamed

Why not both

I almost had it, but I failed miserably.

https://youtu.be/44V9xb3RmYs

wolfy42 posted...

Shrinkage!! It was Shrinkage!!!

Ever see those videos where a dude makes a natural pool with just a stick or something.

Can you get one of those dudes to do it? I bet they don't charge much.

Here is the video.

You do know those videos are fake right?

pool maintenance is a major chore. You might as well be buying an expensive pet that grows algae.

Firewood18 posted...

pool maintenance is a major chore. You might as well be buying an expensive pet that grows algae.

That's why you hire a company to come do the major maintenance. But also the pool I'm getting is salt water with UV filtration and minimal chemicals.

But why does it matter if it takes maintenance? Lots of things take maintenance. Your house, your car, your body. What does it matter

you could keep sunken treasure at the bottom of it, for financial reasons

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