Above Ground Salt Water Pool Installers
What it is: Above-ground pools are typically cheaper than in-ground pools, but there are fewer choices for the pool’s depth, shape and size. If you want a 4-foot pool so your kids can beat the heat, it might be a good choice. Higher quality above-ground pools will be more expensive but last longer. Cost: You could snag a 'set and fill' pool for $100 and not need professional help, but it may last just a few summers. You can also get an above-ground pool with a wraparound deck for $10,000 or more.
Lists pricesfor above-ground pools ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. What it is: Poured concrete pool.
The texture of a poured concrete pool can become scratchy and rough, which will require resurfacing. Installed cost: Generally comparable to a fiberglass pool in upfront price, with the average costing $20,000 to $30,000. Costhelper.com lists prices from $17,000 to $45,000. Upkeep: Compared to a fiberglass pool, a concrete pool uses more chemicals, needs to be repainted, requires acid washing and more scrubbing and needs to be replastered every eight to 12 years. What it is: A fiberglass pool insert is a large, one-piece in-ground pool. It has a smooth surface, is low maintenance and uses fewer chemicals than other pools. Fiberglass inserts aren’t as highly customizable as other pools.
Installed cost: The cost of installing a fiberglass pool depends on the extras you get but ranges from $10,000 for someone doing a full self-installation to $60,000 and above for a professionally installed pool. The average initial cost is $20,000 to $30,000. Costhelper.com lists prices from $15,000 to $25,000. Upkeep: While a fiberglass pool insert costs more at first, it’s estimated to save you up to 70 percent on chemicals and 30 percent on electricity for the life of the pool. What it is: Generally, a vinyl liner pool will cost the least of in-ground pools to install, as it’s a less expensive material and not permanent. Installed cost: From roughly $10,000 to $25,000.
Costhelper.com lists prices from $15,000 to $25,000. Upkeep: Compared to a fiberglass pool, experts say a vinyl liner pool requires more maintenance and chemicals, does not have the same aesthetic appeal and will need to be replaced multiple times (each costs about $4,000). That means a vinyl liner pool may be more expensive in the long run, though it’s spread out over the pool’s life. What about home resale value? Will installing a $30,000 pool make your home worth $30,000 more? Probably not. Some potential buyers may want a pool, while others don’t want the hassle.
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One thing’s for sure: If you don’t maintain it, a pool in poor shape surely will hurt your home's value. Editor's note: This is an updated version of an article originally posted Oct.