Who has a in-ground swimming pool?

[Robert59]

Hi, What do think about a inground swimming pool and the pool I would want is for four people or less. I will not have any partys anytime soon because of the virus. What would be cost of chemicals a year?

Thank you, Robert

 

[Lewkat]

We had an in ground swimming pool, but it was for many people. I don't think I'd bother with the cost of in ground for only a few people.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Hi, What do think about a inground swimming pool and the pool I would want is for four people or less. I will not have any partys anytime soon because of the virus. What would be cost of chemicals a year?

Thank you, Robert

Your post is close to my heart, as I have dreamed of one day having a shallow type pool in the backyard with a fountain in the middle. It would be small, too shallow to swim in, but big enough to enjoy the sounds of water splashing and trickling over a centre rock-outcropping, and I'd like it to have underwater led lights so it could be enjoyed at night.

Chemicals for a small pool as the one you're hinting around would be next to nothing, because old neighbours of ours had a swimming pool in their backyard, and aside from cleaning debris out of it weekly... leaves, etc, they said the upkeep part itself was cheap, and their pool was huge. Like maybe something along the lines of 20' wide by 30' long.

 

[C'est Moi]

We have an in-ground pool. I believe the total chemicals are in the $300-400 range annually. Ours is a chlorine-based pool, not the salt water type. You can probably find a calculator online for the size of the pool (in gallons) to see what the estimated annual upkeep is.

 

[hollydolly]

We have an inground pool...as does my daughter.. Ours is shared amongs the gated community and the chemical costs are approx Euros..2,000 per year... OTOH my daughter who has her own personal in-ground pool spends around 250 euros per year... but both of our pools are in Spain, I have no idea if they're cheaper or more expensive than the USA to maintain..

 

[Keesha]

We don’t have an inground pool but an above ground one that needs setting up each year. It’s a 12 x 24 size pool and uses salt to keep the pool clean which works very well. It’s gentler on my skin and hair. My husband doesn’t swim so it’s ALL MINE!

 

[squatting dog]

I soon discovered that the pool I had in Florida was easier to maintain the chlorine level by using a floater. (red circle). It kept the level right and was easier than the long tube that worked off the pump. I also found that I only needed the pump to run for about 2 hours a day to keep things clean. The second pic shows how clean the pool stayed using this method.

 

[Ken N Tx]

One of my daughter's pool 2014.
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[Manatee]

I am reminded of the man in Daytona that told me that his kids were out in the real world, so it was just him and his wife. He said that there was a swimming pool in his yard, but he didn't own it, it owned him. He said he spent all his weekends cleaning and maintaining it. He would like to be rid of it, but there was no good way to do that without moving.

I live in a condo where there are people who handle that.

 

[JustBonee]

Had two in-ground pools since 1973 ... one 40x20 diving pool in Phoenix, and the other one, below in Houston since 1980. This one pictured was for our family of five, and used probably 8-10 months of the year. Those two things are the only reason I would have a pool. IMO ...too expensive otherwise.

 

[Pepper]

(Sigh)
How the other half lives............................

 

[Aneeda72]

I can’t swim, but when it rains I have several in ground puddles that I can wade in.

 

[Gardenlover]

I have an in-ground salt water pool (14' wide by 40' long) - Cost to run per season is nominal including electricity. ($400-$500)
This doesn't include the cost of installation 8 years ago. ROI equals countless hours of fun with family and friends.

Some friends own a boat, we own a pool, we enjoy each other's assets.

I would do it again in a second - Can't take the money with you.

 

[Keesha]

Here are some pictures of my pool.
It’ might not be a nice inground pool but it’s fabulous to swim in and plenty deep. I love it. I’ve got an underwater vacuum that cleans it up great leaving the water crystal clear all season .
My other pictures won’t upload. I’ll try tomorrow.

 

[Keesha]

I have an in-ground salt water pool (14' wide by 40' long) - Cost to run per season is nominal including electricity. ($400-$500)
This doesn't include the cost of installation 8 years ago. ROI equals countless hours of fun with family and friends.

Some friends own a boat, we own a pool, we enjoy each other's assets.

I would do it again in a second - Can't take the money with you.

No pictures? Pfft!

 

[C'est Moi]

I am reminded of the man in Daytona that told me that his kids were out in the real world, so it was just him and his wife. He said that there was a swimming pool in his yard, but he didn't own it, it owned him. He said he spent all his weekends cleaning and maintaining it. He would like to be rid of it, but there was no good way to do that without moving.

I live in a condo where there are people who handle that.

We've had a pool since 1996 and it has never been a big deal to maintain. We have an automatic pool vacuum that runs a few hours a day that keeps the debris off the bottom, so the most we do is sweep down the sides every week or so, add chemicals, and empty the skimmers. Takes about 30 minutes a week, so I wonder what on earth took him all weekend to do.

 

[PamfromTx]

Near drowning when I was 13 or 14 yrs. old; never did like swimming pools. I steer away from them.

 

[Gardenlover]

No pictures? Pfft!

<== One is my profile picture. I'll get some added.

Love your backyard BTW.

Edit: Here are some pictures of the pool.

 

[StarSong]

We've had a pool since 1996 and it has never been a big deal to maintain. We have an automatic pool vacuum that runs a few hours a day that keeps the debris off the bottom, so the most we do is sweep down the sides every week or so, add chemicals, and empty the skimmers. Takes about 30 minutes a week, so I wonder what on earth took him all weekend to do.

We've had a pool since 1985. As CM said above, it's not a big deal to keep clean. Virtually everyone we know with an in-ground pool either has an automatic vacuum or a pool service (which gets expensive). Our chemicals, diatomaceous earth (for the filter) and misc. supplies run under $500 per year. Our pool is 20 X 36 at its widest points.

 

[StarSong]

@Robert59 - With respect to your original question about a pool: if you're considering purchasing a place that already has a pool, that's one thing. If you're considering adding an in-ground pool to a property you already own, the cost of chemicals and upkeep will be a pittance compared to the cost of putting in the pool itself. In my area new pools run $35K at the very least, most are closer to $50K - $60K. When selling a house it adds around $10K in value.

Before taking the plunge (so to speak), think carefully about how many years you're likely to enjoy the pool and how many months within those years you'll use it.

If you figure on 20 years, 4 months a year of use (presuming Tenn or Mich), and $50K investment with a $10K return on investment. So $40K net, if no financing or need for repairs. That'd be $500 per month of enjoyment.

Our house had a pool when we bought it (it was on our must-have list). With a two year old and me pregnant with twins, we expected the pool to provide many years of entertainment - and it did. Two of my children have purchased homes within 15 miles of us, both homes had pools (must-haves on their lists, too).

 

[Gardenlover]

We've had a pool since 1996 and it has never been a big deal to maintain. We have an automatic pool vacuum that runs a few hours a day that keeps the debris off the bottom, so the most we do is sweep down the sides every week or so, add chemicals, and empty the skimmers. Takes about 30 minutes a week, so I wonder what on earth took him all weekend to do.

I've had my pool about 8 years. run the automated pool vacuum as needed (twice a week) and empty the skimmer each morning.

My neighbors pool on the other hand is nothing but trouble for them, not sure why the difference.

 

[twinkles]

i have one right now it has been raining like mad(lol)

 

[Gardenlover]

@Robert59 - With respect to your original question about a pool: if you're considering purchasing a place that already has a pool, that's one thing. If you're considering adding an in-ground pool to a property you already own, the cost of chemicals and upkeep will be a pittance compared to the cost of putting in the pool itself. In my area new pools run $35K at the very least, most are closer to $50K - $60K. When selling a house it adds around $10K in value.

Before taking the plunge (so to speak), think carefully about how many years you're likely to enjoy the pool and how many months within those years you'll use it.

If you figure on 20 years, 4 months a year of use (presuming Tenn or Mich), and $50K investment with a $10K return on investment. So $40K net, if no financing or need for repairs. That'd be $500 per month of enjoyment.

Our house had a pool when we bought it (it was on our must-have list). With a two year old and me pregnant with twins, we expected the pool to provide many years of entertainment - and it did. Two of my children have purchased homes within 15 miles of us, both homes had pools (must-haves on their lists, too).

Thought I'd add a side note: Cost of building a pool depends a lot on the materials used. Liner pools, Fiberglass, Gunite.

 

[Robert59]

I have a friend that bought a small pool above ground from Big Lots and it was only one year old and the pump stopped working. Now it's junk. The pump costs more then the pool.

 

[Robert59]

I've been contacted by a sister of this woman I take care of that if I buy a house with four bedroom's and a in-ground pool she would move in. Here sister just loves swimming. She would use it seven days a week. This pool would be at a Tennessee house.