How a Backyard Swimming Pool is Built Infographic

How a BACKYARD SWIMMING POOL IS BUILT When it comes to increasing the cost of your property in an upscale neighborhood, a backyard swimming pool can be a great investment. According to the National Association of Realtors, homes in the Southeast of the United States benefit the most R from a swimming pool, as it increases property value from 8-13%. But creating a backyard swimming pool can be a difficult process and requires the assistance of experts. REALTOR 8-13% WHAT IS THE INITIAL PROCESS? COSTS TO CONSIDER JIM'S POOL Tax G PERMIT 1040 An abel U.S Local taxes and fees PLANNING BUDGET GET A PERMIT CONTRACT Remember that a backyard swimming pool can be expensive to build and maintain. It is possible to build your own pool for around $20,000 but exceptional DIY skills are required. Otherwise, expect to pay $30,000-plus, depending on the size of the pool. Some homeowners end up spending $100,000 on their pool after adding fancy extras. Before you or a professional contractor gets to work, check with your local municipality to see if you need a permit. In most cases you will, so get all clearances before proceeding, otherwise you will be heavily fined and ordered to remove the pool. A reputable contractor will alert you to this This involves drawing a blueprint of the area Pool contract where you wish to add the pool and measure its size and Fencing shape. process before beginning work. TYPES OF POOL Removal of trees (if applicable) GUNITE POOL This is like a concrete pool and it can be finished with paint, plaster, tile, or fiberglass. A Gunite pool is a good choice if you live in a very warm climate or an area where soil is known to expand. When you build your pool from Gunite or concrete, you are creating a Water tanks BUILDING PERMIT durable structure which does not cost that ne much to repair or maintain. City permit VINYL-LINED POOL A vinyl-lined pool is installed via a hole that is dug into the ground, while a frame is created around the hole's perimeter. You place sand at the bottom before attaching a vinyl liner to the wall. If you live in a cooler area, a vinyl-pool is an excellent choice, because it can be drained and covered once summer is gone and reopened Water provider check when the warm weather returns. A vinyl-lined pool is inexpensive, but also the least durable of your options. Landscaping FIBERGLASS POOL This is the best choice for a homeowner looking to sell a property. It is a pool that is created in a factory from a single piece of plastic that is reinforced by fiberglass. This type of pool is expensive to buy, but cheap to maintain. It does not have a liner that needs to be replaced Surveyor and fewer chemicals are needed to treat it. BUILDING A SWIMMING POOL STEP-BY-STEP DIG Carefully review your planned measurements and ensure that the hole dug is suitable for the WALLS Erect the wall supports around the perimeter of the pool. pool you plan to install. For a vinyl-lined pool, for example, you need to account for the insertion of the liner. Remove the necessary dirt after excavation. PLUMBING Install suction and return lines for the 4 LIGHTS circulation system. Unless you are a professional plumber, you should hire an expert. In some locations, it may actually be illegal to attempt to do the plumbing, so check the building permit conditions. Now is the time to install the underwater light for cosmetic value and also for safety reasons. CONCRETE COLLAR BACKFILL Create a concrete moat around Replace the soil and lightly compact it around the pool. the perimeter of the pool. 8. COPING FLOOR Trawl the concrete on the Install a coping track as it is designed to hold the pool liner in place. floor to make it smooth. THE FINISH PREPARATION OF LINER MECHANICAL INSTALL THE FITTINGS JUST ADD WATER Fill the pool with water and add the requisite amount of chlorine to keep it sanitized. Now is the time to LINER Cutouts and install the pump, gaskets should be installed. Clean and wash the You should now hang the liner in place. filter, and heater. interior surface and install the gaskets. TOP TIPS QUICK TIPS VERIFIED Always look at the requirements of your city codes before committing to anything. In some locations, property owners looking to add a pool need Get your design finalized early. If you have to make changes after inspection, it will cost extra. GET REFERRALS CHECK QUOTES This has already been mentioned, but you should also do an in-depth analysis of what is offered in the You need a reliable builder in order to guarantee a successful installation. Shopping around is essential, especially when you consider the cost of the project. It is possible to save thousands of dollars simply by asking for quotes from 4-5 companies. Without a referral, you may end up with a company that is slow to finish the project and this Consider adding mini islands or swim-up steps to your design, quotes. It is possible that one quote could be $10,000-plus less than the others, but may only include excavation and to do a survey on environmental impact, because less soil will need to be install a rainwater tank, excavated, thus reducing the costs. a pool cover, and concreting. Tiling, filtration, heating, lighting, plumbing, etc., will all be additional extras and the project may end up costing more than originally planned. dual-flush toilets. $ o 份 多 曲 If you are looking to add a backyard swimming pool for the purposes of increasing the value of the property, take existing property values into account, because pools do not add much value during a slow market. could be the difference between enjoying the pool for summer or waiting months to enjoy your newest purchase. Add underwater lighting, because it is a fantastic feature and also extends the swimming time. W-