For almost a century, a home with an in-ground pool in the backyard has been the ultimate luxury, and the appeal is not going to fade. However, some pool owners might want to discontinue their partnership. Some people prefer to fill in or demolish their swimming pools rather than maintain or rebuild them.
Or perhaps you purchased a home with an in-ground pool that has to be repaired, takes too much upkeep, or you can utilize the area for something else. Before making a decision, get estimates for a remodel vs. a demo.
If you decide to take this path, it is not a do-it-yourself project. To dismantle the in-ground pool, use a demolition contractor or a firm that specializes in this service. And, before you get rid of the pool, give it some serious thought, conduct some research, and ensure that everyone in your home is on board.
Here are several reasons to tear down an in-ground pool.
1. You are no longer using swimming pool.
The following are some of the reasons why you may not be using your swimming pool:
- The kids have grown up and have stopped using the pool or have gone off to college.
- The weather—never it's warm enough.
- You don't like swimming alone, or you don't have compelling reasons to swim.
- The attraction has worn off. It's a large puddle in the yard that's draining your cash and spare time.
- It lies there, lovely and alone.
2. Swimming Pool Maintenance Service Cost
Are you paying a pool service provider (aka pool man) $100 or more each week to come to your pool and clean it out, as well as check the filter and water levels? That's $400 each month, or $5,200 per year assuming the pool water remains in the pool all year. That's $15,600 over three years to keep the pool clean and maintain pH levels. Forget about repairs.
Perhaps you are in charge of pool upkeep. Wouldn't it be better if you were doing anything else?
3. Excessive Repairs of Owning a Swimming Pool
When you own a swimming pool, small and significant maintenance may quickly add up. Who has additional money to buy a pool pump or other pricey piece of replacement equipment when you're struggling to make ends meet?
4. It requires remodeling or retrofitting.
You want to be a good neighbor and remodel your pool with compliant drain covers and modern equipment, but the expense of these components, as well as keeping up with current standards, is more than you ever intended to take on.
Alternatively, your pool is hopelessly out of date and needs to be renovated. You're in over your head by the time you tally up the price of repairing the pool and a few extras.
5. It is not an asset for the purpose of selling the house.
When it comes to advertising your home for sale, a well-built and maintained swimming pool is still considered a benefit in many situations. But not if you've allowed it to fall apart. Would you be interested in purchasing a home with a deteriorating pool in the backyard?
Check with local real estate agents and listings to discover if pools in any condition enhance or hurt a home's selling value.
6. You'd Rather Make Use of the Available Space for Something Else
If your home has a relatively small backyard and the pool takes up a significant portion of it—as in a fence-to-fence pool—it may be a smart idea to raze the pool, especially if you intend to stay in the property for several years.
What might you replace your pool with? The option is yours: a plot of lawn, a garden, or a patio.
7. There is Liability of Owning a Swimming Pool
Some homeowners' insurance policies may be increased if they have a pool in their backyard.
8. Heating Costs of Owning a Swimming Pool
You got a pool cover and regularly use it, but it still does not keep the pool warm enough for a comfortable swim. The cost of heating it exclusively during the months when you utilize it is still too expensive. Maybe fill it up with water and get a hot tub?
9. Swimming Pools Produce Waste Water
A well-kept swimming pool with no leaks should not need to be drained or refilled every year—or even every two or three years. However, if you are unable to battle the algae or if there is a leak, you may wish to get rid of that large pool of water, which is a precious resource in drought-stricken California, the Western United States, Australia, and other drought-affected places.
10. Safety Concerns Owning a Swimming Pool
You have small children or grandkids, and despite the safety fence and other precautions you've taken, the pool is a continuous cause of worry and restless nights.
What if a youngster from the neighborhood jumps the fence and drowns? Or what if a youngster gets past the fence and into the pool while you're away?
Perhaps it's time to quit stressing and turn that pool into a contemplative garden.
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