Getting the pool of your dreams…

A dream for many but a luxury for few? Today, not anymore! Acquiring the pool of your dreams...

Following the new highly developed manufacturing technologies, which guarantee quality, aesthetic value and a great variety in prices, the swimming pool has now evolved into an increasingly affordable good.

Below is a useful guide that will help you orient yourself in terms of selection, design and finally, getting your own private pool….

Getting the pool of your dreams…

The facts speak for themselves. Every year the number of those who decide to have their own swimming pool grows at a crazy rate. This market seems to have "taken over" thanks to the now enhanced technology, which has the ability to meet specific requirements and significantly reduce manufacturing costs.

And if once reinforced cement was the only option, but which required a huge cost of realization, today there are prefabricated options more affordable that have nothing to envy either in terms of quality or aesthetic effect.

From this point of view, the possibility of having the private swimming pool of one's "dreams" is increasingly becoming a privilege of...many, an investment that gives great value to the environment where it is placed.

Below is a series of useful information about the different construction technologies, design typology, disinfection and heating, as well as the necessary accessories that make the pool a place of fun and relaxation...but always safely.

From the "birth" of the initial desire, there are many small steps that gradually lead to the completion of this project that will give you the ultimate object of desire, which is none other than a pool exactly as you want it and yours alone.

A MATTER OF PROPER PREPARATION

Step one: Arm yourself with enough patience and inform yourself as extensively as possible about the latest developments of the market in question as well as the prices. You will be surprised at the number of offers you will come across.

The online sites of the companies you are interested in provide a lot of information that will inform you about the acquisition of a pool and offer a very important base from which you can start.

To get a concrete idea of the cost and to be able to bring about possible changes in it, it is good to consider the various construction phases separately. Excavation, construction, plumbing, installation design, coverage and additional accessories.

(Stairs, bridges, etc.). To make sure that you have chosen the one that really meets your real needs and desires, it would be good to consider a wide range of options, in other words to exhaust all the options, even though this process is more time-consuming.

Once you have chosen the pool that satisfies you, it is necessary for an expert to proceed with a hydrogeological analysis of the area to certify whether the undertaking is feasible.

SO….HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME?

It is true that there is no standard cost when it comes to swimming pools. There is a big difference in prices, depending on the technology used, the type of installation, the extras and the finishes, all the elements that make up the creation of the pool.

One thing is certain, that every day, the possibilities of building an impressive and functional swimming pool at an affordable cost are increasing, thanks mainly to the various pre-construction systems (a medium-sized, pre-constructed pool starts from around 10,000 euros).

To give an illustrative example:

A swimming pool of ordinary dimensions (6 x 12), rectangular in shape, prefabricated (cement or metal), with varying depth (1.20 to 2.20 meters) needs:

Water circulation mechanism,

filter installation,

non-slip tile,

white cement,

Ladder, lights and maintenance tools.

With all the above, a pool could cost around 20,000 euros. To this amount, the cost of excavating is added (approximately 4000 euros).

At this point we unravel a myth concerning management costs. A medium-sized pool, outdoor, 6 X 12, requires around 1500 euros per year, an amount that includes water consumption, electricity, chemicals, warranty and maintenance costs of the installation, for all the months of its use.

…WITH THE NECESSARY GUARANTEES

By law, construction work is guaranteed by the company for ten years, but the acquisition of a swimming pool must always be covered by a "double" guarantee.

The manufacturer's, which has to do with the equipment and materials used in addition to the technique used, and the "application", which must cover any damage, malfunction or mishandling for ten years from closing agreement.

During the work, it is also important to make sure that the regulations related to safety and hygiene are strictly followed in such a way as to avoid any penalties.

So once you have chosen the company that will undertake the construction of your pool, it is the right time to decide on the start time and the payment method that works for you.

The best period is the two "dead" seasons (Autumn - Winter), as then the companies have more time and there are subsequently more chances to achieve more favorable prices and payment conditions.

As with any construction job, a down payment is generally given at the beginning and payment is made after the project is completed. In the end, it might be useful to consider an insurance package as well. The most widespread method so far, provides for a social responsibility contract, which covers family members in case of accidents.

Finally, since the private pools are in the overwhelming majority external, the insurance policy should also cover you in terms of issues of social responsibility towards third parties.

LUXURY RESIDENCES;

This is not a mathematical equation. Construction of a swimming pool does not always and necessarily mean the inclusion of your residence in the category of luxury residences, which would lead to a series of "property" classifications, with the consequence of course changing our tax declaration as well.

If in your "paradise" you don't get carried away and include unnecessary "luxuries", such as private canteens, garages, elevators, bridges, aquariums, etc. you can simply enjoy your "water world" without worrying that at some point you will "pay" dearly for it. Literally.