[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Totally makes sense - NO ONE wants a pool in Florida, but T&D has so much demand to build new pools that you have to wait 18 months to get one built.

What was P.T. Barnum's famous quote?

A friend of mine just finished his new pool construction in Sarasota. 16' X 28' with a waterfall feature & a double Height Cage. Best of everything. $82,000.

Anyone who's lived in TV for more than 2 weeks, knows it's a captive market and prices for everything, are substantially higher than most anywhere else. Pools just happen to be a lousy investment, for a lot of reasons ... then again, some folks don't really care about the financial aspects and that's certainly their right.

[Pballer]

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines

Some of these comments are hilarious. The maintenance of a pool is largely inconsequential. I pay under $600 a year and do it myself. Even if you pay someone , its around $150 a month or $1800 a year. Some people pay more for cable tv than that!

The desire for pools are not waning, and can't wait for an authoritative link that backs up that wild fallacy! I lose count regarding how many pool applications are submitted every week for ARC consideration.

Does that $600 include the cost of heating the pool?

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines

The desire for pools are not waning, and can't wait for an authoritative link that backs up that wild fallacy! I lose count regarding how many pool applications are submitted every week for ARC consideration.

Here you go, with the most recent statistical data for the State of Florida. Pool construction is down, in every part of Florida: Florida Swimming Pool Construction Quarterly Report: Q3-2022 | HBWeekly

Is that the proof you wanted?

Here's a little more information, for those who think pools are a smart investment or that $175,000 is what it should cost to build a pool.

Swimming Pool Statistics (2023)

Just a moment...

[billethkid]

I don't think most of us were concerned about whether a pool was a good/wise investment.......no more than getting a new car....itsa personal decision!

It is no mystery to anybody that pools need to be maintained....by somebody or DIY....like so many other things we choose to do or not do.

Economics, affordability, want, need......all relative.....hence no right or wrong.

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[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Ptmckiou

South of 44 in the new area, the houses with pools run $100,000 more than the same model house on a similar lot without a pool. If you don’t want your pool, sell your house and pocket your $100K and buy a house without a pool . Problem solved.

We just built our 12x32 saltwater pool with T&D. It was $175K.

Originally Posted by Pballer

Does that $600 include the cost of heating the pool?

We use solar. Paid for it upfront. No monthly charges.

[Babubhat]

It’s outdoor useable space year round and convenient. Not just a pool. South of 44 there is a gold rush for pool companies. Mine will add an easy 100k in value above the cost

[Pballer]

Originally Posted by JSR22

We use solar. Paid for it upfront. No monthly charges.

What temperature can you get the pool up to from November through February?

[TheWarriors]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

What was P.T. Barnum's famous quote?

A friend of mine just finished his new pool construction in Sarasota. 16' X 28' with a waterfall feature & a double Height Cage. Best of everything. $82,000.

Anyone who's lived in TV for more than 2 weeks, knows it's a captive market and prices for everything, are substantially higher than most anywhere else. Pools just happen to be a lousy investment, for a lot of reasons ... then again, some folks don't really care about the financial aspects and that's certainly their right.

If you can’t afford the cost of an oil change for a Ferrari, why worry about the cost of the Ferrari?

[WingedFoot78]

A pool is a hole in the ground you keep pouring money into.

[Cobullymom]

Originally Posted by TheWarriors

I don’t think most people have your point of view on pools here in Florida.

Agree, everyone I know loves having a pool. We maintain ourselves, not a big deal..

[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Fact check: true

I second the response

You can double that number - most pools will start at $120K+ now. The same pool I installed for $65K just 3 1/2 years ago now costs $130K to install.

It doesn't make sense to spend $10K-$20K to fill in a pool and lower the value of your home by $100K. That same $$ used to fill in the pool will take care of maintenance for a long time.

The listed study doesn't break the data down by region. A pool in Michigan costs far less than a pool in Florida - mainly due to demand and labor shortages.

With regards to value, my home jumped by more than $100K after installing the pool. The value is consistently listed as $75K - $100K more than other homes of the same model in our village.

The big factor in The Villages is that there are only so many lots that can even support a pool, and even less lots for a CYV. This makes them a hot commodity with a higher resale value.

[JRcorvette]

Sell your house and make money then buy a house without a pool. That’s what we did.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

They bankrupt you? I take care of my own pool and it costs me About $300 a year between filter, chemicals and cleaning supplies. If I amortize the cost of a new pump I guess I could add $250 a year. I cant imagine $550 a year or even $1,000 bankrupting anyone. If money is that tight it might be time to sell the house with the pool. realize the gains then buy something more economical.

I felt the same way in the beginning as far as the reasonable monthly amount even inincluding the pool service that I use. But that was then and this is now. Having replaced the computer boards, gas heater, lighting system, filter pump, salt cell, blower for spa, pool vacuum, and remote over the last few years has taken the reasonable out of the equation.

But I have enjoyed the pool from day one. It is a part of the Florida lifestyle.

[Papa_lecki]

Our pool completely transformed our outdoor space - which is usable all year round in florida.
We added 1000 sq ft of usable space.

I don’t see it as a money pit.
It costs us $130/month for service and chemicals and about $70-80/month for electricity.

The opening and closing of pools in the north (and equipment sitting idol for 9 months and the cold weather really beat up the equipment. Ill have to replace the pump in 5 years

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by WingedFoot78

A pool is a hole in the ground you keep pouring money into.

True, but a lot of pleasure comes out of that hole in the ground. For many the value of the pleasure outweighs the cost, for some not so much. Same thing with owning a fishing boat or other expensive toy like a high end sports car.