Opinions on this Gunite Pool Quote?

[eljefe281]

...his only training was the fact that he owned a pool.

What else do you need?

[pcgeek]

Guess I should mention that he owned a "basic" pool and had no idea what a SWG was and was confused on the whole PebbleTec thing. He also didn't get why we wanted a pool heater and it's not like we're in the tropics up here (except for right now when I'm wishing we already had the pool). I know most people say not to pick a builder based on the salesperson but I think that needs to be taken into account only when comparing competent sales people since they are the ones that work with you on the design and contract (and any options you might be getting).

[y0manda]

I did a pool similar though my spa was raised 48" My pool project was about $40K. DIY.

[wbrady]

Your price seems very reasonable to me. I getting a 20'x40' gunite without a spa and no pebble tech, but with everything else you stated and my cost is $52k. I am also in the DC area and am going with a Mid size local pool builder. I interviewed 6 PB's and one of them was Anthony & Sylvan. Take a close look at there quote, ours only had 1 skimmer and 2 returns, thats how they can save a $$ on plumbing. The company we went with has 2 skimmers and 3 returns and a 4th return dedicated to the polarias all standard.