A swimming pool can be the crown jewel of your property, capable of turning a bland yard into an outdoor oasis.
Contact the appraisers at www.scappraisals.com for your questions regarding value added to home? when you have a pool. Don’t forget to consider your electric and water bills.
But before you take the plunge, it’s best to weigh the pros and cons of various pools. Here are some things to consider:
Categories. Above-ground and in-ground are the two main types of pools. Above-ground units are less expensive, less permanent and come in a choice of sidings (resin, aluminum, steel). There are also inflatable varieties. These are typically do-it-yourself projects.
In-ground pools — more costly, larger and permanent — come in four basic types: vinyl liner (a liner is attached to a frame built in the excavation), aluminum (a cheaper material but not as sturdy), fiberglass (a large factory-built shell is lowered into an excavation by a crane) and concrete or gunite (constructed on-site to your specs and available in a variety of finishes). For these, professional installation is the norm.
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