What to Know when buying a House with a Pool

Make sure you take your time and consider the pros and cons of a pool. From maintenance costs to safety concerns and insurance needs, it's all important before making this big decision! Don't forget: with great pleasure comes greater responsibility... like keeping that swimming hole clean for summertime fun!

•First and more important is to get an inspection from a professional pool company

•Ensure that the pool is ready for swimming! If it looks freshly used, you can be certain of a safe dip in its waters. On the other hand, if there are signs of disuse and neglect, consider calling in a specialist to investigate possible hidden problems

•Make sure that is the right pool for you, consider the size, shape, and design for enjoyment and maintenance purposes, do you want something larger for more people or smaller suited to leisure activities? Plus think about what type of water structure is best for you like chlorine pools vs saltwater pools

•Make sure everything meets state and local regulations. Also, don't forget about additional features like diving boards or water slides; they must meet specific requirements for code compliance. Finally, if you haven’t already installed a fence around your pool then consider it, this will keep kids from entering unsupervised and potentially putting themselves in danger.

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Basic things to know about Pools

How a Pool works

Your pool acts like a body, with its own circulation system:

•The pump is the "heart" of this process and sucks water through skimmers and drains, removing floating particles along the way

•Once the water gets to the pump continues to run to the Filter, where debris gets caught

•Once the water is filtered continues to the Heater where of course gets heated

•And last continues through the Chlorinator or the Salt cell in the case is a Salt Pool

After that process, the sanitized water gets returned to the Pool through the Return Jets

Here is more information about how Pools work

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Maintenance costs

There are quite a few costs associated with keeping up your own backyard oasis that aren't always taken into account when buying! Neglecting to research maintenance expenses before committing could have you sitting high and dry after signing away, avoid becoming part of this unfortunate statistic by crunching those numbers first

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Regular maintenance

Pools of any type require regular maintenance to keep them in top shape. From skimming and vacuuming to brushing walls and testing and balancing water chemistry, keeping up with these tasks ensures that you can enjoy clean, balanced pool water without too much fuss or hassle.

Here is a complete guide on Pool Maintenance

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How long does a Pool last

A pool can be a major asset to any home, but you also need to consider its longevity. They are usually made of vinyl, concrete, or fiberglass.

•Vinyl pools keep going and going for 20 years as long as their liners get replaced every 6-12 years.

•Concrete ones have a longevity of 10-15 years, just resurface them once in a while for an extended lifespan

•And fiberglass ones will stay looking good well past 30 years given proper upkeep along the way.

Learn more by clicking this article: Types of Pools, What to Know!

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