What You Need To Know For a Backyard Swimming Pool

As temperatures rise and summertime rolls around, the only thing that must be going through your mind would be the need to cool off by taking a dip in a swimming pool and then reclining lazily in your backyard with a shade above you and a book by your side. But wait… you don’t have a swimming pool…yet! However, before you go out and get one installed in your backyard on impulse, it’s important to stop and take a few moments to sit back and really think it through (we suggest making a pros and cons list for convenience). You see, when you are getting a backyard pool, there are things to consider apart from the type of pool you want such as - how you would want the décor to be and how you want the landscaping to be for your backyard swimming pool. One of the main things that you need to and that you should consider is the swimming pool maintenance cost.

ONE TIME COST

Here’s the thing – getting a pool installed in your backyard can be pretty costly to begin with. If you are living in an area where backyard pools are not that common, getting a standard in-ground one can set you back by an estimated $29,700.  And though this may not seem like such a bad deal especially considering that it’s a one-time cost, you should keep in mind that this price does not include the cost of landscaping and fences along with the accessories such as a net to clean the pool. 

RECURRING COSTS

Of course when you get a pool, you need to maintain it and keep it sanitary so that you don’t end up getting sick from swimming in it. This is where swimming pool maintenance cost can really pile up. A pool requires daily, weekly and monthly care all year around and this requires that you purchase cleaning equipment and various pool cleaning chemicals to maintain it and keep it sanitary.

According to pool experts, cleaning chemicals can cost you around $500 - $800 per year and that’s if you are doing the cleaning of the pool yourself. If you hire professional pool cleaners, then that will set you back by around $50-200 each month (depending on where you live of course).

 INSURANCE PREMIUMS

Get this – insurance companies think of swimming pools in home as their enemies. Yes I know, how can that be right? Swimming pools are the best and everyone loves them but believe it or not, it’s true (sadly). Remember when you were little and your neighbor had a pool in their backyard making you want to be at their place all the time? Well, this is what insurance companies fear – not the extra kids – but what if they accidently get hurt and file a lawsuit against you. Therefore, in regions where backyard swimming pools are not such a common thing, insurance companies will give you a pretty high rate which is what you also need to consider because in a way, it is indirectly affecting your swimming pool maintenance cost.

Now that you have a better idea of the costs involved not only in the installation but also swimming pool maintenance cost, you will be able to take a much more informed decision.