Some of the stuff you listed is standard I think, but it sounds like a pretty decent to average price. I've priced with 4 different companies and I'm in Louisiana. Yours sounds pretty close to what I've been priced by all of them. We are adding a waterfall and some stones for some of the coping. Ours will be around 525 sq ft plus 700 sq ft of concrete work around the area. Our total is about $43,000. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply. I will post again after I meet with the second company. I will say they sound more prepared and experienced. He said when he comes over tomorrow he will sit down and draw everything out and price it all right there. If this is true, he will be doing in one day what it took the first company almost 2 weeks to accomplish!

Good luck! Any other opinions on my ~$38k price tag?

Had the second bid this morning. I like this company even more, plus the pool rep was very professional and on time. His bid was also ~38k after applying a discount, but his dimensions (118 perimeter vs 114) were larger and he included 2 lights, a 4ft wide descent instead of 18", and a larger pump. He couldnt believe they only had a 1hp tristar in the bid. He suggested no less than a 2hp and preferably a 2.5hp. I am considering a 2 stage 2hp tristar to save on power bills. I think on full power it will be plenty.

He also said they could do stone scape mini pebble at a discount but I am sold on the pebblesheen. No need to skimp there.

I told him if he would do $36.5 I'd sign up today. He is checking with the boss...lol.

Here's what we got so far...I am also replacing the black patio tiles with matching coping that will be around the pool. The patio is actually covered by the second floor master balcony. Ignore the model, its not correct. My home is a 2 story.

We havent decided on the type of coping yet. Also, the wooden fence really isnt there. My house is on the lake and there is a city of Houston easement that we cant build past, so they show it as a fence. We have limited room but I think it still works.

Only issue is both companies are completely contrast in pump selection. One company says I need no less than a 2hp or 2.5hp the other is advising a 1hp tristar, or 1.5hp at most. I am probably going with the cheaper of the two bids and I like them both. I hope I can get this all for $37k or less.

We have 100% decided on pebble sheen just dont know which color yet. Either Slate Blue or French Grey probably. Both companies are selling Stone Scapes at a discount, but I dont think I want to skimp on the plaster. They say Pebblesheen is good stuff.

{{!gwi}}.

Ours is 553 sq ft, but only 5 ft deep max so about 22K gallons. length is 35' x x17' rectangle. perimeter is 104. Similar in total size to yours. $63K.

Here are the items beyond what you have. Not sure they are worth a 20K difference :)

digging through solid limestone the whole way
500 sq ft of paver decking
250 sq ft of concrete decking
250 sq ft patio cover
hayward tristar 2hp
hayward 520 cartridge filter
2 lights (I think you will need two based on the length of the pool)
hayward 400K btu heater

Okay I decided on a builder, my final price is $36,755. I think I am getting a pretty good deal.

Perimeter footage: 114
Size: 44x12
Gallons 15,000
Area 473Sf
Style: Geometric
Depths: 3.5/8/5

Flagstone coping
Ceramic tile
PebbleSheen standard color

Hayward 3025 filter
Hayward Tristar EE 1.5hp pump
Pentair auto chlorinator
2 Hayward 500w pool lights

(3) 2" Suction Lines
(4) 1-1/2" returns
(2) Automatic Skimmers
Dual Main Drains in Pool

Paramount Paralevel automatic water leveler
444sf spray decking
Remove slate patio and apply spray decking to match
1 bench, 1 sun shelf
2 bubblers in shelf
12'x1'x18" tiled raised wall with 48" sheer descent
All city/county permits included

I noticed they are pushing the smaller filter (3025)on my pool, I hope its plenty. Specs show it should be...

Very excited to get this thing started!

With filters, particularly with cartridges, bigger is better.

Scott

Scott, do you think I should ask for the 4025 on this size pool? They said they would do it if I wanted the larger one, but the 3025 is more than sufficient and the filters are a little cheaper.

Thoughts?

Cleaning will be a bit more frequent and generally, with a larger filter, the water goes through it slower, which is better for filtration.

Will it make much of a diff? Not enough that you could tell.

Scott

Sounds good...He basicly said the same as you, cleaning every 6 months or so instead of 9. I decided to keep what they recommend.

Signed the contract today. Looking forward to the mass destruction!

I am also in Houston. Who did you end up using? And how did your pool turn out? Any Picts?