derham 78 Posted November 10, 2011 Can anyone tell me how much it would cost to install an average size pool and the upkeed costs, is it worth it? Skills submitted Vettassess 23-09-11 Positive return 29-11-11, IELTS 9th Nov R8.5 L8.5 W8 S9 overall 8.5, WA SS applied 05-12-11 WA SS granted 13-12-11 176 Visa submitted 13-12-11 CO appointed 04-01-11, Visa Granted 27-01-12 :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johndoe 12,734 Posted November 10, 2011 Mine cost 23k but it's well above average size. As for "is it worth it"? depends on your disposable income and priorities. I wouldn't be without one. depending on size, Pool pump costs between a dollar and two dollars a day to run and my chemicals for the last year totaled $365 so there's another dollar a day. Failing to maintain proper PH, chlorine etc can double, or even treble your chemistry costs in putting it right. See my art here: https://kevindickinsonfineartphot.smugmug.com/ Copies free to PIO members. PM me for details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calNgary 8,548 Posted November 10, 2011 Including the pool, fitting, concrete surrond, tiles, fencing etc we had little change from $30K and that was 4 years ago. Running costs are very little and in winter time when i reduce the hours the pump is on you notice little change in the electric bill reflecting this. Could i be without it? Hell no! lol Was it worth the money? Most definately,, theres nothing better to shut whining kids up when we have a scorcher day than chucking them in the pool,lol (this also goes for cranky hubbys after a few hours gardening!lol) Cal x If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place... If you get a chance,take it, If it changes your life,let it. Nobody said it would be easy they just said it would be worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudi 1,730 Posted November 11, 2011 Mine cost 23k but it's well above average size. As for "is it worth it"? depends on your disposable income and priorities. I wouldn't be without one. depending on size, Pool pump costs between a dollar and two dollars a day to run and my chemicals for the last year totaled $365 so there's another dollar a day. Failing to maintain proper PH, chlorine etc can double, or even treble your chemistry costs in putting it right. $23k is SOOOOOO cheap!!!!! I don't think you'd find many quotes for that sort of price. Did that include everything such as fencing, pumps, tiling around the pool etc? Love Rudi x Belle Vee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johndoe 12,734 Posted November 11, 2011 $23k is SOOOOOO cheap!!!!! I don't think you'd find many quotes for that sort of price. Did that include everything such as fencing, pumps, tiling around the pool etc? Love Rudi x Yes it was cheap but 8 yrs ago. That was with pump, tiling. The fence I put in myself. Instead of surrounding the pool, I just fenced the pergola so the garden couldn't be accessed. Cost me less than a 3rd of the price of surrounding the pool. See my art here: https://kevindickinsonfineartphot.smugmug.com/ Copies free to PIO members. PM me for details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derham 78 Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks all that lets me know what to budget for. Skills submitted Vettassess 23-09-11 Positive return 29-11-11, IELTS 9th Nov R8.5 L8.5 W8 S9 overall 8.5, WA SS applied 05-12-11 WA SS granted 13-12-11 176 Visa submitted 13-12-11 CO appointed 04-01-11, Visa Granted 27-01-12 :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackboots 5,441 Posted November 12, 2011 We have just had three qoutes come in from 18 K and 25K for the similar sizeed pool. With all the usual gadgets .. roughly 5-6 m long and 2.7 - 3 wide . also we have a lot of digging and remodelling to do including Cranes and Bobcats etc . ( due to a dodgy shaped garden !) We would fence ourselves so not in the qoutes . to much partying to much booze gives you spots and makes you snooze! sharon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cosmicsis Posted November 12, 2011 Had a pool built and we are finally about 3 weeks away from being able to use it! Can't wait - this is the lifestyle we wanted for the kids (& ourselves of course), have designed it ourselves and what can be very complex was made easy by our total trust in the company. They have done about 3 of our friends pools too. It is 8 x 4 and we have gone for full colour concrete surround (rather than tiles or decking as worked out cheaper as having a seating area within it too). All in approx $38K. PM me if you would like details as i would definately recommend them. x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johndoe 12,734 Posted November 12, 2011 Jeeeeez!!!!!!! Mine's 14x6 prices must have rocketed in 8 yrs! :shocked: They have............I just looked at my pool builders website :shocked: http://www.norfolkpools.com.au/ See my art here: https://kevindickinsonfineartphot.smugmug.com/ Copies free to PIO members. PM me for details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudi 1,730 Posted November 12, 2011 Had a pool built and we are finally about 3 weeks away from being able to use it! Can't wait - this is the lifestyle we wanted for the kids (& ourselves of course), have designed it ourselves and what can be very complex was made easy by our total trust in the company. They have done about 3 of our friends pools too. It is 8 x 4 and we have gone for full colour concrete surround (rather than tiles or decking as worked out cheaper as having a seating area within it too). All in approx $38K. PM me if you would like details as i would definately recommend them. x That is much more what I would expect. I have a couple of friends who are having pools built at the moment and that is the sort of price they are paying. Actually one is paying a hell of a lot more than that!!!! One of the companies has been great - the other is one to be avoided at all costs!!!! PM me for details!! Love Rudi x Belle Vee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derham 78 Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks but we are about 6-9 months away from moving out and we are planning to move to Perth. I am just working out costs and budgets. Thanks Skills submitted Vettassess 23-09-11 Positive return 29-11-11, IELTS 9th Nov R8.5 L8.5 W8 S9 overall 8.5, WA SS applied 05-12-11 WA SS granted 13-12-11 176 Visa submitted 13-12-11 CO appointed 04-01-11, Visa Granted 27-01-12 :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perthbum 5,693 Posted November 12, 2011 Mate in Perth had one put it for $50k, he has used it about 3 times last year as he is always out on the pi** Drinking rum before 11am does not make you an alcoholic, it makes you pirate.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derham 78 Posted November 12, 2011 Sounds good:laugh: Skills submitted Vettassess 23-09-11 Positive return 29-11-11, IELTS 9th Nov R8.5 L8.5 W8 S9 overall 8.5, WA SS applied 05-12-11 WA SS granted 13-12-11 176 Visa submitted 13-12-11 CO appointed 04-01-11, Visa Granted 27-01-12 :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
