CONCRETE POOL REMODELLING
VS.
REMOVAL
Are you considering a pool renovation for your concrete swimming pool?
Perhaps you've recently moved into a home with a concrete pool in the backyard, or perhaps you have an older concrete pool that has become more of an eyesore than a pleasant addition to your home. If this describes your issue, you might be wondering:
- Is it best to get rid of my pool or renovate it?
- How much does it cost to renovate a pool?
- What is the cost of removing a pool?
We'll walk you through the costs of modifying and uninstalling your pool using our knowledge as fiberglass pool manufacturers and seasoned pool builders to assist you to choose your next step in your swimming pool adventure. You should have a better idea of whether you would like to repair your pool, renovate it, or get rid of it completely by the end of this post.
Concrete Pool Remodelling
Before someone considers removing their pool, most individuals try to rebuild or renovate it first. If you're thinking along the same lines, here's a quick overview of how much pool remodeling costs and some pool remodeling ideas to get you started.
Cost To Remodel A Pool
Depending on the job and the amount of work required, you may pay anywhere from $10,000 to $60,000 to renovate your concrete pool.
Renovating your pool might be as easy as refinishing the plaster surface and adding new waterline tile, or as complex as changing the shape, installing built-in features, and adding accessories.
Let's look at some of the most popular pool remodelling ideas and their usual costs so you can come up with a more accurate estimate for your project.
Pool Remodelling Ideas
Functional Remodelling
If your pool is in poor condition or is just too old for your tastes, you'll most likely focus your pool redesign on the functional features. These may include the following:
- Plaster cleaning
- Changing the surface of your pool from plaster to tile or aggregate
- Waterline tile requires regular maintenance.
- Adding new pool lights and replacing old piping
- Installing in a pool heater is a great way to warm up your pool.
- Adding an automatic
pool cover
- Changing to a salt system
Aesthetic Remodeling
If your pool no longer reflects your aesthetics or is in desperate need of an upgrade, you can perform several things to breathe new life into it, including:
- Modifying the design and shape
- Modifying the size
- Improving the appearance of your pool deck or patio
- Adding pool features
- Installing additional landscaping
- Putting in a Slide
- Installing a Spa
Concrete Pool Remodelling Price List
The pricing ranges for various pool remodelling choices are listed in the table below:
| Pool Remodeling Project | Average Price Range |
|---|---|
| Resurfacing (plaster, tile, aggregate) | $10,000 and up |
| New waterline tile | $2,000 - $4,500 |
| Plumbing repair | $700 - $1,000 and up |
| New pool light | $600 - $900 |
| New pool heater | $1,400 - $9,500 |
| Switching to salt system | $1,700 - $2,500 |
| New automatic pool cover | $11,000 - $22,000 |
| Change size and shape | $55,000 |
| Redo deck or patio | $3,000 - $6,000 |
| Add waterfall | $100 - $2,000 |
| Add bubblers | $450 - $700 ea. |
| New pool landscaping | $1,100 - $10,000 |
| New pool slide | $1,100 - $5,000 and up |
Concrete Pool Removal
If you're frustrated with the expensive cost of maintaining your concrete pool and don't want to be a pool owner any longer, you'll probably fill it in or remove it entirely, as we've seen some homeowners do.
Cost To Uninstall A Concrete Pool
Depending on the details of the job and whether you choose to fill it in or remove it totally, removing your concrete swimming pool can cost anywhere from $3,500 to $15,000 on average.
Filling a pool can cost anywhere from $3,400 to $5,000, and removing a pool can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 on average. Filling in a concrete pool is usually less expensive than removing it, but keep in mind that only a complete removal will allow new structures to be built where the pool once stood.
Replacing Your Concrete Pool
Many homeowners discover that while they like the benefits of having a pool in their backyard, the expensive price of maintaining a concrete pool is a turnoff. These homeowners frequently replace their concrete pools with long-lasting, low-maintenance fiberglass pools. Some people may decide to replace their concrete pools with in-ground pools with vinyl liners.
Cost To Replace Concrete Pool With A Fiberglass Pool
You should expect to pay anything from $50,000 to $95,000 to replace your concrete pool with a fiberglass unit.
The cost of replacing your concrete pool with a fiberglass pool includes removing your old pool and installing your new fiberglass pool shell, as well as any additional work to ensure the pool fits in the ground.
When we change in-ground pools with fiberglass pools, we frequently have to partially fill in the hole with more backfill to ensure that the fiberglass pool is the correct size.
Leaving a hole in the ground from a previous pool isn't always an advantage when establishing a new fiberglass pool, contrary to common belief. Because the hole will almost certainly be too large for the new pool, we will need to add significantly more backfill at an additional cost.
Cost To Replace Concrete Pool With A Vinyl Liner Pool
On occasion, homeowners will choose for a vinyl liner swimming pool instead of a pricey and high-maintenance concrete pool. Your concrete pool will most likely cost somewhere around $45,000 and $75,000 or more to replace with a vinyl liner pool.
This pricing includes the cost of removing your old concrete pool and the cost of installing your new vinyl liner pool, as well as any additional costs associated with modifying the space for the replacement.
Due to the delicate liner and transient nature of the pool construction, customers are rarely willing to invest this much in a vinyl liner pool. As a result, the majority of consumers who replace their concrete pools with a different pool type choose a fiberglass one.
Pool Remodelling vs. Removal vs. Replacement Price Breakdown
| Concrete Pool Project | Average Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Remodel Concrete Pool | $11,000 - $60,000 and up |
| Remove Concrete Pool | $6,000 - $15,000 |
| Fill in Concrete Pool | $4,500 - $5,000 |
| Replace Concrete Pool with Fiberglass Pool | $45,000 - $95,000 and up |
| Replace Concrete Pool with Vinyl Liner Pool | $40,000 - $80,000 and up |
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