I am very close to pulling the trigger on a new pool and I am looking for some comments and/or suggestions. The pool builder is an established builder in NW Houston (The Pool Man). I am really looking for any and all suggestions to make to save me pain in the long run on my design or choices.

In this quote there are a few things that I am changing.

1. Change filter to DE
2. Remove infloor cleaning system.
3. Remove the Ozonator. I have read here they are not really worth the money.
3. Change from sundeck to peagravel (this was my wifes choice. She likes the look better. I know it is hotter then sundeck but I may have to go with the boss on this one)
4. Move the spa to the other side of the pool. I have a 2 year old and having it in front blocks my view. I am also having them enlarge the upper right side a bit to make the tanning ledge larger once the spa gets moved.

Here is a picture of the initial design



Here are the specs:

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Pool Area: 515 Sq. Ft.
Perimeter: 95 Ln. Ft.
Dimensions: 19’W x 34’L
Depth: 3’6” to 7’
Pool/Spa Capacity: 20,200 Gallons
Spa: 7’ Round 12” Raised Spa w/ 18” Spillover

Waterfeature: 3 ton Moss Rock Waterfall w/ 16’ of Moss Rock Beam

Benches: 6’ Deep-end Bench and Spa Wrap Around Bench

Tanning Shelf: 4’ x 8’ 1st Step Tanning Shelf w/ Umbrella Sleeve

STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
100% Gunite:
Beam: 12” x 12”
Walls & Floor: 6”
Steps, bench & spa bench: Per Plan
Steel: Beam: (4) Bars of ½” Rebar
Walls/Floor: 3/8” Rebar on 8. Centers

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Equipment Pad: Gunite
Filter: Sta Rite Modular System 3, Cartridge Filter 400 Sq. Ft.
Pool/Spa Pump: Sta Rite 2 HP
Waterfall Pump: Sta Rite 2 HP
Paramount Pump: Sta Rite 1 HP
Blower: Polaris QT 1/5 HP
Automatic Cleaner: PCC-2000 Cleaning & Circulation System w/MDX Main Drain and Debris Canister
Controller: Easy Touch 8 Function Wireless Control System
Sanitizer: Salt System w/ Beginnings and Renewals
Ozonator: Paramount Clear 03 Ozone System
Lights: Pool: One (1) Pentair Amerlite 500 Watt
Spa: One (1) Pentair Aqualite 100 Watt
Heater: Sta Rite Max-E-Therm 400,000 BTU Nat

COPING, TILE & INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS
Coping: Flagstone
Tile: Flagtsone
Interior Finish: Pebble Tec Category 2
Overflow: One
PIPING
1. PVC Schedule 40
2. CPVC at pump connections
3. Jandy never lube valves
4. Fill line (1) Ύ” Sch. 40 Under the Coping w/Valve & Vac Breaker
5. Main drain: Pool - Paramount MDX Main Drain Assembly
6. Spa - Paramount MDX Main Drain Assembly
7. Pool Return inlets: Per Paramount PCC2000
8. Spa Jets: Six (6) w/ Directional Eyeballs
9. Spa/Commons: Two (2) w/ Directional Eyeballs
10. Skimmers: Two (2) Pentair Bermuda w/Equalizer Lines

Note: Standard plumbing package includes 2” direct piping from each skimmer and main drain assembly to the equipment with independent valves. Spas have 2.5” return and suction piping.

DECK SPECIFICATIONS
Area: 1,020 Sq. Ft.
Concrete: 4” Thick
Type: Sundek
Steel Schedule: 3/8” Rebar on 12” Centers
Expansion joints: Plastic
Dec-o-seal: Lightly sanded
Drainage: 4” Area Drains to Street
Concrete Removal: 120 Sq. Ft. of Patio

POOL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
1. One (1) 8’ x 16” Telescopic Pole
2. One (1) Vacuum head
3. One (1) Nylon wall brush
4. One (1) Leaf net
5. One (1) Vacuum hose
6. One(1) 4inl Testkit
7. One (1) Chemical Start-Up Kit w/Bio-Guard Brand Chemicals

UTILITIES
The Pool Man, Inc. will provide gas to the heater if applicable. Heater installation may require a meter upgrade. This must be done by the local gas provider and will be at the customers’ expense.
Note: The Pool Man, Inc. will not be responsible for the expense to move any electrical, gas, sewer, telephone lines, or sprinkler systems to construct the pool.

Note: The construction price does not reflect tree removal. This does include a Sub-panel and Fence Removal and Replacement.

Total: $54,815.00

My real total is lower due to removing the cleaning system, ozonator and moving to pea gravel. The real total is $48,210.

OPTIONAL

1. PCC-2000 Cleaning & Circulation System wIMDX Main
Drain and Debris Canister -$4,250.00
2. Interior Finish to Marble White Plaster -$3,900.00
3. Water-feature -$5,000.00
4. Salt System w/ Beginnings & Renewal -$1,200.00
5. Ozonator -$540.00
6. Wireless Control System -$1,690.00
7. Deck to Pea-gravel -$1,815.00
8. Fire Pit wI Gas Line Stub, Fire Brick Lining, Flagstone Finish +2,400.00