I've been researching this site for a while now and we�re getting ready to sign a contract with a pool company and trying to get a good grasp on budgeting. Right now, we have the below list of options we are interested in going with our selected pool company:

18�x36� Permacrete Rectangle w/1 Roman End (w/a possible upgrade charge for freeform)
Concrete Walls & Bottom
2 Bottom Main Drains
8� Wide Concrete Stairs
Built-In Swim Out
Mineral Springs Chlorine Generator
Cantilever Edge
750 sq. ft. Stamped Concrete Decking
Electrical Work
ColorLogic 12v Underwater Light
Foam Padding
28 Mil Liner
3 Returns
1 Stair Jet
2 Skimmers
Stainless Steel Handrail (Ladder also included)
DE-4800 Filter
Hayward 1.0 H.P. Super Pump
Poolside "Indoc"
Maintanence Equipment
Pool Water
Safety Line & Floats
Permit Work
Complete Project Management

We have an existing 4� vinyl fence that does not meet pool code so we are planning right now to knock down part of it and enclose the pool in it�s own chainlink or aluminium fence that meets code.

After pricing everything out, we decided to hold of purchasing the dolphin pool vacuum and winter safety cover until we have a better idea of the overall cost of the project.

Can anyone out there give me any advice on my list of spec�s or tell me any "gotchas" that might arise. I know it�s hard to know what�s going to happen during excavation until it happens. They believe we have very good soil for backfill.

Thanks for any input.