24 May

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UNDERGROUND VS ABOVEGROUND POOLS: COSTS AND COMPARISONS

From River Pools and Spas

Truth be told, this is not even a fair comparision, as the above ground pool is so different from the concrete inground pool that they are not even in the same ballpark.  The inground vinyl liner pool is a closer cousin to the above ground pool, but even the vinyl liner has so many key differences than an above ground pool that it really is a stretch to compare them. Nevertheless, this post from River Pools and Spas does do a great job in presenting the key differences between these vastly different products, and sheds some light on the entire subject admirably.

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23 May

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What Do Inground Pool Costs? – How to Determine the Price of your Pool

From Premier Pools & Spas

The old addage that originated with the upper class snobbery of the gilded age goes something like this: "If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it".  Well folks, this just isn't true in today's modern age.  The proliferation of available information everywhere makes this sentiment completely obsolete.  Whats interesting, however, is that the cost of a swimming pool project still perplexes even the most connected modern consumer.  This post from Premier Pools & Spas talks about the factors that determine the costs, and thereby eliminating the need to ask this sometimes embarrassing question.

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19 May

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SWIMMING POOL COST

From Landscaping Network

One often wonders when one has decided to install an inground swimming pool, "What will this cost, and will I recoup my investment?"  This post from the Landscaping Network addresses this issue head-on with some possibly surprising revelations.  The method of construction utilized matters not only for the cost of the item, but also how much of the cost may be recouped from the sale of the house.  

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17 May

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Pool Cost Estimator

Ever wish there was simple way to get a rough idea of a swimming pool build cost?  Well, your prayers have been answered!  This handy inground swimming pool cost estimator from Custom Outdoor Trends walks you through a simple question and answer exam to ascertain the fine details that will drive the cost of any swimming pool and outdoor living project, and will spit out a rough estimate.  Obviously, this will be just a starting point in the overall planning and budgeting process, but no less handy to start!

From Custom Outdoor Trends

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16 May

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How Much Does it Cost to Install an Inground Pool?

From Home Advisor

Now that Summer is here, many people's minds turn to installing an inground swimming pool.  If you have waited until Memorial Day to think about a custom inground swimming pool, you are probably looking at swimming next year.  This post from Home Advisor explains the factors that drive costs when installing an inground swimming pool. These factors include construction type, size, features, location, etc.

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10 Apr

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How Much Does a Pool Cost?

From hi pages

Making the decision to install an inground swimming pool is the first step in a very long process.  There are myriad decisions to be made, materials to be chosen, designs, engineering, construction, etc.  Getting started is the hardest part, and even that step is riddled with decisions; What pool construction type, where will the pool be located, who will I turn to, are there municipal rules or restrictions, will I have pool fence and what type?  This post from Home Improvement Pages gives a great primer on getting the ball rolling, and helps the prospective pool owner with some often overlooked areas of concern.

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07 Apr

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Gunite Concrete Pool Costs

From How Much

Trying to budget for an inground swimming pool can be a challenge, especially because of the different costs in the different geographic markets.  Labor, Materials, Taxes and Fuel can vary greatly in different regions of the U.S.  This post from How Much gives the cost of an average small gunite pool for many of the major markets around the country.  Be careful when dealing with averages, however, as the article also points out.  There are always additional costs and considerations such as taxes, permit fees, engineering, customization, site clearing and preparation, material choices and quantities, etc., which the article is also careful to point out.  

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04 Apr

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How Much Does a Pool Cost? 93 Real World Examples

From INYO pools

We have posted numerous articles that talk about costs of inground pools.  Usually the post will focus on types of construction, and use general terms that often lead a researcher confused and no closer to being able to budget than before.  This post from INYO pools is unique in this respect, and extremely helpful:  Pictures of finished pool projects are labeled with a price tag.  

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03 Apr

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How Much Does It Cost to Install a Pool?

From Angie's List

Shopping for a swimming pool has some similarities to shopping for a car.  If you are a luxury car person, you will be looking for a luxury brand.  Similarly with swimming pools, the different types of pools will carry different price tags, and have different levels of expected performance.  This post from Angie's list talks about 4 major swimming pool types and some reasonable expectations of costs.  

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31 Mar

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How Much Does it Cost to Build a Swimming Pool?

From Home Advisor

Home Advisor is an extremely popular website that pairs qualified home professionals with consumers.  It stands to reason, therefore, that when Home Advisor polls their members about certain topics, the information is likely relevant and somewhat accurate.  This post from Home Advisor aimed to figure out how much an inground pool will cost to install.  Granted, this survey does not adjust for geography, nor for construction type, but it does set a realistic framework for the consumer when they are beginning their research.

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