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The Cost of Constructing your Swimming Pool

It is best to think of all the total cost involved in building and maintaining your pool before you begin. Costs to consider include:

• Hiring Pool contractor to construct a swimming pool. One way to be sure you are getting the best value for money is to compare several quotes from contractors.
  
  
• Extra Features. Additional features such as tiling, waterfalls, etc are nice to have in your pool, but will cost extra for the contractor to provide. Be sure to ask about the costs of these extra features you require when asking for a quote.
  
  
• Chemicals. Ask your contractor for the different types of chemicals available before you decide which is the best to use to keep your pool clean. However, chemicals alone can cost around $50 per month depending on the size of your pool.
  
  
• Cleaning. You can hire pool services to clean your pool. One way to get an idea of the costs involved is to compare quotes from several services in your area.
  
  
• Maintenance. In order to keep your pool looking at it’s best, sometimes maintenance is needed. Vinyl and concrete linings usually need to be refreshed every 5 years, while plaster can last up to ten or fifteen years. There are also a number of new products that claim to last a lifetime, so it is best to check the alternatives when you first get your pool installed.
  
  
• Equipment. There is always equipment necessary when you have a pool. This is whether you decide to opt for the top of the range cleaners, or stick to the basics. Storing the equipment properly, and the chemistry of the water can effect the durability of your equipment.
  
  
• Lighting / Heating. Electricity bills for both lighting and heating your pool can add up.
  
  

Use our handy tips to save on these expenses:

• Install a solar powered heating system.
  
  
• Install solar lights around your swimming pool
  
  
• Always compare prices and services of several contractors before you begin
  
  
• Ask your contractor for the latest products, and if they could be cost-effective for the future.
  
  
• When choosing a pool heater or lighting, be sure it works efficiently.
  
  
• Split your lighting on larger pools to reduce unnecessary lighting and costs
  
  
• You can use a cover on your pool to minimize evaporation and reduce heating costs.
  
  
• Create wind-breakers around your pool with trees, bushes and fencing to reduce the amount of water evaporation.
  
  
• To conserve energy, run your pool's filtration system only during off-peak hours.
  
  
• Keep the seasons in mind with your heating; perhaps you will find it is not necessary to use any heating during the summer.
  
  
• If you are going away for more than a week, turn off your pool heater.
  
  
• If you use only use your pool at the weekend, reduce your heater thermostats settings by eight to ten degrees during the week.
  
  
• To obtain maximum filtration and energy efficiency, clean your filter regularly.
  
  
• Save energy and time by selecting a larger filter versus a standard filter size. A larger filter reduces backpressure buildup, which helps your pump. You also do not have to clean your filter as often, saving you valuable time.