Be it summers or no summers, swimming pools are always a luxury to have – and the installation cost is worth it. The cost of the pool greatly depends on the size and design you select. Besides the installation of a swimming pool, the cost also includes energy bills, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance of the pool.
Let us check a few points where we can reduce the cost of the pool installation in the backyard.
1. Go for a Smaller Section
Do not select a big pool size. This would not only require a lot of space but also increase your cost including maintenance. A decent-sized pool is enough for the backyard space. The extra area can be used for other activities which can be accordingly planned around the pool.
Depth of the pool is also considered which can impact the cost. Deeper than 6 feet is expensive and be avoided unless you are looking for a professional pool-system kind of arrangement in the backyard.
2. Simple Deck
Instead of a fancy deck, choose a simple concrete one – reducing the cost of pool installation. You can add the mosaic design or other fancy stuff later if you wish. A simple pavement can also avoid unnecessary accidents.
3. Materials Used
Commonly, swimming pools are made of three types of materials – fiberglass, concrete, and vinyl. Concrete tops the chart in terms of being the most expensive material used to build pools. Vinyl is the least expensive having its own benefits and drawbacks.
Also Read: Fiberglass, Vinyl Or Concrete Pool-Which One Is The Better?
4. Trendy Stuff
The budget shoots up when you wish to include whistles, colorful lights, a diving board, a waterfall effect, and other decorative stuff in and around the pool. Avoiding such things will bring down your cost and the pool installation process will not be harsh on your pocket.
However, during the construction of the pool, keep in mind the things you would want to install in the future – like for a diving board, make sure the depth of the pool is sufficient now. You would not want to re-build the pool when installing the board.
5. Work For Yourself
Do some groundwork and look for a decent option professional expert who can help you with the swimming pool installation in Toronto. Discuss every aspect with him and decide on suitable grounds. Keep timelines and budgets in place. The latter can exceed a little, so be prepared but make sure your expert knows your limits.
There are some weekly tasks assigned to the maintenance section of the swimming pool that every owner has to take care of. These include cleaning the pool, using the filter, checking the chlorine levels, etc. Either you can hire a professional here or work on it for yourself. The latter definitely reduces the cost of maintenance.
Keeping in mind these tips will surely help you save some money while installing a swimming pool. However, also keep in mind to choose the materials and other stuff appropriately. Do not keep the money as the ultimate criteria everywhere. Where you need to spend, such as safety measures, do not hesitate. Remember – Prevention is better than Cure!
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Enjoy your Happy Hours in the Pool!
