Need advice on estimate for IG liner replacement + other items

[kaybinster]

I would NEVER take out the main drain from the bottom of the deep end, why on earth is he suggesting that??? I have a 20 x 40 IG and have a main drain plus two skimmers and two main returns and a third smaller return that the polaris unit hooks up to (I am in Northern NJ).

[Timmy]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I feel better knowing it was not just me who felt the removal of the main drain was a bad idea. That almost makes me want to forget using this guy to begin with. His price of $2500 is below a few other quotes we have received ($2800 and $3000).

Only one quote mentioned patching the floor if needed (up to 5 sf is included). 5 SF is nothing.

These are additional questions I will now be able to ask, thanks to you guys. I generally do all work when it comes to my house, including electric, plumbing, roofing, etc. and hate it when I need a professional to come do something I do not have much knowledge or experience doing.

For instance, the first guy that came out looked at the pool and when I was telling him about the liner history and what we were looking for, he kind of just ignored me and asked where the filter was. When I showed it to him he immediately said the valves are old and should be replaced and moved closer to the pool. That just made me feel like he was looking to make money somewhere else than just a liner replacement.

[kaybinster]

Try calling Riverview Pools in Bridgewater.

[Timmy]

We have a call into Riverview, haven't heard back. Have you done business with them before?

[kaybinster]

We have a call into Riverview, haven't heard back. Have you done business with them before?

Yes, check you PM - they are great!

[Timmy]

Thanks. I plan on calling them again. Good service is worth every penny.

[Waterworks]

Just for another point of view, my price for an 18' X 36' Liner replacement is around $3000-$3500 CAD. This price includes 4 hours for my crew to repair and clean the bottom of the pool and saving the water in 2 of our quick-set pools. The price of $2500 for the stairs is not bad either. But like Waste said, whoever is doing it should have experience with liners over steps. They can be extremely tricky.
I would also agree with the idea that the first guy might be pricing the plumbing part of the job a bit high because he might not want to do the job. I would definitly get a few more prices.

Brad