Tuesday, May 20, 2014

How To Make An Estimate For Fiberglass Pool Prices

By Minnie Whitley


A lot of parents want their children to learn how to swim. To achieve this goal, there is nothing better than installing swimming pools in one's own backyard. If you want to install this structure, you have to start by calculating the estimate of the fiberglass pool prices. Starting this requires you to plot the possible location of the water playground on the property.

The depth requirement is the next thing that you will have to pay attention to. The depth that you have to excavate will have an impact on how much you will have to pay for. For example, using a jackhammer because you are dealing with a rocky soil or with a ground that has case rocks and shale, then the cost will be higher than average.

The surface type should be considered as well. Pick the right kind of surface type for the said water playground. There are different types of surfaces that a person can choose too. Some of the best examples for the types of surfaces is the vinyl liner, sprayed-in-place concrete, and fiberglass.

For the pools, there are standard shapes that you can opt for. It can be a rectangular shape or a kidney-shape. These are the ones that will incur you with the lowest cost. You may also design your own pools depending on the landscape your house is placed on and your preferences. If you go for your own design, then you should be prepared to pay a much higher price.

Another important factor is the location. You have to pick the best location that can cater to the depth that you want. Of course, the construction of the said structure will depend on what depth you opt for. And as always, the depth of the excavation will either increase or decrease the price you have to pay for.

The water that the constructed pools can hold should be measured as well. Calculate the number of gallons of water that the said pools can handle. If you know of this before you make the construction, then you can pick the size appropriate for your pump and filtration system.

Be sure to calculate the cost for your plumbing works separately. This is the kind of cost that will cover different plumbing requirements such as the number of pipes to be used or their length. The diameter as well as the measured distance from the bottom drain has to be calculated too. Get the sum of the said costs.

The local requirements should not be overlooked too. You are required to comply to local requirements if you have plans to construct pools in your background. Complying to the local requirements require money. That is why you have to include this expense to your estimate if you want to make a better budget.

After you have calculated these separate costs, you should then add them up together. Once you have added the basic costs, then you can get the basic estimate for the work. After that, add the costs for the accessories like the diving board, heater, lights, and other similar accessories. Calculating this estimate allows you to make a proper comparison when you get the official estimate from contractors.




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