The summer heat in Nashville, Tennessee is enough to make anyone want to spend their days by the pool. Installing an in-ground pool into your backyard is a great way to make spending time at the pool easy and summer entertaining fun!
Thinking about installing an in-ground pool on your Nashville, Tennessee property? Landscape Solutions can take care of all your design and installation needs. We also have some things to consider before you dive in.
Types Of Pools
With in-ground pools, there are three major types to choose from. There are many things that go into deciding which type of in-ground pool will best meet your needs. Each of these three types has benefits and drawbacks. Let’s take a look.
Vinyl Pools
The most appreciated benefit that vinyl pools offer homeowners is that they are the least expensive of the three to install. Another is that they are somewhat customizable, as opposed to fiberglass pools as they are seamed together from a variety of pieces. It is important to note that the seams that make it customizable are also susceptible to excess algae growth. Even when meticulously maintained, algae can get caught in the imperfect surface of the seams, requiring extra cleaning.
Unfortunately, they are also the least durable. Things in the ground around the pool can shift and make their way to the liner and cause damage. This can be as minor as unsightly ripples or as major as a tear. Even if they don’t get damaged by underground rocks, normal wear and tear requires that the liner be replaced every 5-9 years.
Vinyl pools take 3-5 weeks to install.
Fiberglass Pools
Think of fiberglass pools as the middle option for your backyard oasis. More expensive than vinyl, though less costly than concrete, fiberglass pools rank also second in durability and aesthetics.
Cast as a single piece, fiberglass pools aren’t customizable, but homeowners who choose them find that the variety of sizes and shapes available make that no real hardship. Nearly everyone can find a fiberglass pool to love. These “off-the-rack” pools can be installed quickly, usually within 2-4 weeks.
The average fiberglass pool will last over 25 years and newer pools seldom need repair or resurfacing, making them a great long-term investment.
Concrete Pools
The most versatile of all, a concrete pool can be customized in any way you can imagine, giving you the opportunity to create a truly unique summer escape. They are durable, lasting more than 30 years, with a price tag to match.
Besides their higher cost, other disadvantages to choosing a concrete pool are the need to be resurfaced every decade or so and the amount of time it takes to have them installed.
Unlike vinyl or fiberglass whose liners can be placed as soon as the space is excavated and immediately filled with water, a concrete pool must sit, untouched, for at least 28 days after the concrete is poured. Adding water before the cure time is up will compromise the quality of the pool. Depending on the complexity of the design, it can take 3 months or more to enjoy a new concrete pool
Cost Of The Different Types Of In-Ground Pools
According to Forbes Advisor, the average cost to install an in-ground pool in the United States falls somewhere between $28,000 and $55,000. Unfortunately, because there are so many factors to consider, it’s impossible for this article to give a true estimate of the cost of installing an in-ground pool on your property in Nashville. Everything from how much preparation the site needs to the materials used, to geographic location and more needs to be considered. The only way to know what your cost will be is to consult with our experts at Landscape Solutions.
Considerations Beyond the Pool
Every homeowner considering installing an in-ground pool should remember that it’s not a “one and done” prospect. Swimming pools must be cleaned regularly and the water must be tested and treated frequently. Those wanting one of these pools would do well to consider the investment of time and/or money required to maintain a pool like this.
While installing a pool will add value to your property, it brings with it an increase in your homeowner’s insurance premiums. Be sure to speak to your insurance representative to learn what these changes will mean for you.
When you’re looking for the perfect spot for your in-ground pool, it’s important to consider not only sunlight and drainage but also soil conditions, obstructions, and easement requirements. This is where our experts can help.
In-Ground Pool Installation Process
The first step in this huge task is excavating and removing any rocks or other objects from your site. Once excavation has been completed, it’s time to place the liner and, when ready, hook up the plumbing and add the water. Filling your pool can take 12-96 hours, depending on its size.
The final step is adding the finishing touches. Decking, rails, and ladders, along with any landscaping, are the details that will transform your space into a dream come true.
Whether you’ve contemplated installing a pool for a while or have just begun to entertain the idea of adding one to your Nashville property, contact Landscape Solutions. We can check out your property and listen to your ideas and then give you sound, professional advice and recommendations for moving forward. Give us a call today!
About Nashville, TN
Nashville, Tennessee is the capital city of one of America’s most beautiful states. Known as Athens of the south, Music City, USA, Birthplace of Country Music and Nashvegas (among other nicknames) Is unlike other big cities. With a populations of less than a million people, it offers so much more than just your average metropolis. Five-star restaurants with international cuisine; world-class art museums like The Nashville museum where you can find pieces by Picasso or scouting out artwork made during generations past at family cemeteries that date back centuries ago. There are also plenty of historical sites dotting this small yet bustling urban center, such as Andrew Jackson’s home (the Hermitage.) Homey, welcoming, and never boring, this a big city with a small town feel is one of the best places to live in the US.