Memphis, Tennessee swimming pool contractors discuss pool renovation projects
When you have a swimming pool constructed, if it’s done right, it will last for decades with minimal maintenance and repairs needed. There will likely come a time though when you just want to breathe some new life into the pool or renovate it to meet your family’s changing needs or add water features and when that happens you want to spend some time with the pool contractors from Advanced Pool Care to uncover the ins and outs of this undertaking.
What might you consider in a renovation project? Here are a few items:
- Replace the pool liner or have it replastered — depending on the style pool you have
- Upgrade and update pool equipment — filters, pumps, plumbing
- Change the design of the pool to meet the changes in your family dynamic
- Add a diving board, slide, fountain, sun shelves
- Incorporate a hot tub or spa into one end of the pool
- Add an automatic pool cover
- Upgrade the pool coping
- Remove water accessories
- Add a heater
- Add a salt water chlorination system
- Upgrade your pool deck
For many pool owners, it’s not simply one item that prompts a decision to undertake a swimming pool renovation –kill two birds with one stone.
Setting your budget for the project should be one of the first items to consider. If you know you have X number of dollars to spend you are better prepared to speak with your pool contractor because you can tell him, up front, what you have available and ask his advice on what you can consider “want to do” projects and what should be “must dos.”
What will it cost to renovate your swimming pool? The answer is, there is no one size fits all response because it depends on what you want to do, how old your pool is, the material it’s constructed from, the time of year, the area of the country you live in and myriad other items. It makes sense to get estimates from more than one pool contractor if you don’t have a relationship with a pool contractor. If you have a contractor that you work with and trust, ask him to explain the scope of a potential project with you.
When considering the cost of the project, consider too the long term savings once you have completed a renovation or upgrade. How can you save money? Installing more energy efficient equipment will help. A pool cover helps reduce evaporation and the amount of chemicals you need to use. Adding a salt chlorination system might save in the long run on chemical costs.
Is there a cost to NOT renovating your swimming pool? In some cases, the answer is a resounding yes! If you’re looking at cosmetic upgrades such as adding a diving board or a fountain or a slide then you may not need to do the project. If, however, the liner is worn, the plaster is chipped or cracked or the plumbing is rusting and prone to leaking and if your equipment isn’t energy efficient, you may be spending more money in the long run than if you started a renovation project.
Spend time with your swimming pool contractor to determine what you should do, and the potential savings you may reap, and begin a renovation project now so that it will be complete before pool season rolls around!
