Where do I begin.... New owner of a terribly Neglected pool...

[Marin]

Good advice from Ben.

We recently finished a rennovation similar to yours (bullfrogs, tadpoles and black water). Pool had sat for several years. It involved a cracked pool, busted in ground pipes, shot pump/motor, sandblasting paint, and some previous shoddy work. All said & done they're bill from us was close to $14k. That doesn't include whatever their electrician charged them to bring the wiring up to code from panel to switches/transformers. In their case, the wiring, plumbing, and equipment had to be done prior to the plaster and tile work. You can't replaster if you can't get the pool up & running right away.
Definitely take your time to get quotes, opinions and advice. A LOT of the prep work you can do and save serious money.

[TeresaD2297]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Marin.

We'll be going through it piece by piece. I'm wondering what we should try to get done between now and our first freeze, probably mid to late October.

Unfortunately, we're having to spend a lot of time on the landscaping and inside the house as well. I'm thinking getting it cleaned out and checking the plumbing and electrical now and then deal with the plastering and cover replacement in the spring keeping it empty over the winter. (Remember, it's been empty for several years already)

-Teresa



Btw, Marin... Are you in Marin county, CA?

[Marin]

Depending on your water table, keep it as empty & dry as possible. Open up the main drain and check the hydrostatic valve or unscrew the plug. This will help alleviate any upward force that could float your pool (very rare).

Ask as you go and we can help. A lot of "piddly" jobs you can do a bit at a time.

No CA for us, we're over in Okla. and we pronounce it different (mare-in).