| If you are thinking about installing a swimming pool on | | | | As with any project, we often end up spending much |
| your property there are some obvious and some "not | | | | more than originally intended. Proper planning can help |
| so obvious" factors to consider. | | | | to minimize those "extra" expenditures. Give some |
| Budget is a huge factor, but not the only consideration. | | | | consideration to how you would like the area around |
| First, evaluate your reason for installing a pool. Is it | | | | the pool landscaped and plan on that expense. Have |
| purely for recreation? Do you have a family member | | | | you given any thought to maintenance cost? Pumps, |
| who has a health condition that might benefit from daily | | | | filters and chemicals are regular expenses that need |
| swimming? What kind of space do you have for your | | | | to be budgeted. Filling your pool initially will cause your |
| pool? Do you plan on using the pool year round? What | | | | water bill to rise significantly the first month. You will |
| kind of building codes might apply in your city? Will your | | | | also want to consider the expense of water loss |
| pool be for exercise only? Do you plan to include a hot | | | | through normal usage of the pool. |
| tub or spa? | | | | |