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Given the hot summers here in Jonesboro and the relatively mild climate the rest of the year, it’s almost a requirement to have your own backyard in-ground pool. If you’ve been considering one, then it’s worth noting what goes into pool prices in Jonesboro and actually most anywhere for that matter. At first, it may seem a bit overwhelming, but it really comes down to just a few elements with some options. Pricing will vary from one pool installer to another, but the basics of what goes into an in-ground pool—besides the water—are pretty standard. Location and Landscape There are a few considerations here and the first ones are accessibility and landscape. The more difficult it is for an installer to bring in the proper equipment because of limited easement to the location, the more expensive the installation. Also, if the landscape is such that hills, berms, and trees are an impediment and have to be dug out, expect the costs to increase as well. Obviously, an ideal location is one that is flat and wide open, but that isn’t always an option. Size and Shape Most rectangular pools are usually twice as long as they are wide, with a depth averaging around 5 to 6 feet. Obviously, the larger the pool, the more expensive, so it’s important to know beforehand exactly how you’re going to make use of your pool. If you just want to hang out in the water or take a dip to cool off, then you’ll be able to do well with a smaller pool than if your main purpose is to use it for exercise and lap swimming. If the former, you’ll also be able to consider other shapes than rectangular or custom, with the most common being ovals, circles, kidney, lazy-L, and figure 8. Unless it adds difficulty to the construction, the shape shouldn’t adversely affect the cost. Surface and Material Concrete pools—actually gunite, which is a type of concrete used in pools—are built on location and constructed by digging the appropriate-ly sized hole and then using concrete reinforcing bars, form-work, and mesh to shape the poured concrete. The gunite is blown into place under great pressure to create the structure of the pool and then the finish is smoothed and painted over. These pools last the longest, are the most expensive, and need resurfacing every 10 years. Fiberglass pools are actually transported from the factory to the site and placed into the appropriately sized hole on top of either a concrete or a sand base. The finish is a smooth gel coat that requires no further resurfacing or finishing but typically needs to be replaced every 20 years. These pools are cheaper than concrete pools but don’t last quite as long. Vinyl-lined pools are built onsite in an excavated hole using a metallic or concrete supporting frame over which a factory-made vinyl liner is installed. These pools last about 10 years, need no refinishing, and, though they are the cheapest of the three materials, can vary in cost depending on the quality of the liner. Pumps and Filters Pool pumps recirculate water through the filtration system and work to keep the water free from dirt, bacteria, and algae. Prices vary from the cheapest one-speed pumps to two-speed pumps to the most expensive variable speed pumps. A pool filter is used to clean all types of debris from the water and works in conjunction with the pump to keep the water clean. The most economical, but least efficient, are sand filters. Next in price are cartridge filters that must be cleaned out periodically but are more efficient. The most efficient but costliest are diatomaceous earth filters. Heaters Even in a warm location like Jonesboro, a pool heater is necessary in order to enjoy your pool under any weather conditions. There are numerous types of pool heaters available, and each one works a little differently. The important consideration is not the purchase price but rather the amount of energy required to run it over time, as well as the location and the type of pool in which the heater will be installed. Any quality pool contractor will provide an estimate of pool prices in Jonesboro, so it’s always good practice to get at least a few estimates.
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