Fiberglass pool install. Things you absolutely must consider doing when making your choices.
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- So as you know, our family recently installed a brand new pool in our backyard. It took us about 4 1/2 weeks from start to finish. I just thought I would share a few things that I learned along the way that I think would be helpful for you and your family as you were making your decisions about how to set things up.
Awesome video! Pool looks great! I'm starting the process of hopefully getting one soon.
Would love to see your tent over the pool. We are about to install a pool and love that idea. I am fair skinned, so that would be perfect!
Fantastic. Looks awesome and thanks for the tips. Will definitely be taking everything you said into consideration.
Beautiful pool and great info we are having ours installed next month, lighting is awesome. I live right out side of Asheville so I just have to hate on one thing GO HEELS! hey great video
Thanks Denny
Looks great! Nice pick. I am scared to pool the trigger
@@coloradofan7034 YOLO! Do it!!!
I don't even own a house but I love looking at these fiberglass pool installs! Your pool looks beautiful! I'm just not a big fan of the dark-colored coping-stone I would have used a lighter color but that's just me personally. 🏖
Thanks. I went went the darker bricks because they match the house.
Great video! I'm currently in the process of doing this. Could we get an update?
I hope you guys get it turned around this year. Lets go tigers
We absolutely have some work to do! I am almost certain that we will be heading in the right direction. I actually have a very good feeling about our future and we have a long way to go.
@@a5703 i want good rivalry games. The last 12 have been too one sided
Thanks for the video!
please help......our underground pool is leaking and we cant find the reason ...so after a lot of tries to fix it people told us to use fiberglass ...... is it good and how long it will last......because its too expensive in my country and we are afraid to spend a lot on it and then it break or smthing bad happens to it.
This is one of the reasons we won with fiberglass. It is extremely thick and almost zero surface maintenance unlike a vinyl pool or even gunnite. I would strongly recommend a fiberglass pool. The only problem I see with fiberglass is that the sizes and shapes are limited. You can go much larger with vinyl or gunnite.
We just had our installed, we opted for pavers over a concrete deck...we went with barrier reef pools...
Very informative video. Thank you.
Question... When you mentioned the $2800 dollars for the coping stones... Is that 2800 dollars on top of the cost to to cantilever the edge?
I mis-stated one thing in this video. When I was talking about the tent covering the first section of the pool on blistering hot days, I should’ve mentioned that the tent was 13 x 13 instead of 10 x 10 and we do have to stretch the tent out a little bit in order to get the legs to fit there. It’s definitely wider than 10 feet at that point.
@Gamer2.0yeet No, I knew that the backhoe and other heavy equipment were going to destroy everything anyway so I just let them do it as they needed to. Once the pool was put in we had completely new irrigation lines and drip lines placed around the pool. It worked out just fine that way. I would recommend that as opposed to doing a bunch more labor beforehand.
Wow man congrats that looks awesome you're lucky! The American dream right there. If I had to guess this prob ran ya between 40-100k
Getting a fiberglass pool installed in august. 16x40 with 1300sq ft concrete and decorative coping. $90k. That includes some extra stuff we did.. water jets, lighting, bubblers, and a large heater for fall time. Crazy how much costs add up on these projects.
Looks good they could have taped off the coping Stones a little better when they did concrete you may be able to pressure wash that off the edge.
Thank you for your videos. We are getting the Coronado also and your videos have been helpful in visualizing the final product. Do you have any videos showing people in the pool just to get a sense of space?
This has been very helpful. Thanks for sharing. I’m signing my contract this week. The concrete around the back side, how many feet did you go from edge to pool? I’m considering 3.5.
Beautiful. Just wondering if they have any smaller ones than that, and wondering how much was the cement for your pool question beautiful yard nice great job thank you for the info I wish you could answer me those two questions I really am interested to know more or less you know for that size of a cement around the pool
I think I paid about $8500 for the concrete work. I think it was six dollars per square foot.This is a fiberglass pool and they definitely make versions that are smaller than this one. Go for it. You were going to love having a pool. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you
I am in South Carolina and VERY interested in a fiberglass pool. However, the installers around here are giving me conflicting info and don't want to seem to do it. One is telling me the red clay we have is bad for it and our pool will "pop." I've seen so much i for saying this is not true. Another is telling me it's not more cost effective in the long run because tge sun affects the gel coat so we will neednto refinish it at similar pricing to concrete pool refinishing. Did you have these same issues with installera? I am so struggling to find unbiased and non-conflicting information. And your pool is beautiful!
Did the retaining wall come with it?
Nice brother. How much did it cost in total
54k all in back in 2020.
@@a5703 We live in NC. Do they come in this area? We wont need a retaining wall. Hoping to spend less then 50. Love you pool
Nice pool. How deep is your pool?
Hello, I think it is 6 feet in the deep end, and 3 feet in the shallow end.
Like the cobblestone trim actually makes it pop!!
Thank you for video
Just 1 thing is plz talk louder🙉
Hard to hear
That is one nice looking pool we r getting ours next August that right next August their that busy. Looks great what color did you end up going with.
We went with G2 sapphire
EDZIU W We have twoLED lights in the pool. I will try to upload a video of them at night later. We did the G2 finish, sapphire color. You are going to love this pool! We are so happy we did it.
@@a5703 can't wait yea I would appreciate it if you could. We went with the tile n 4 deck jets and I wasn't sure on how many lights thanks again
We ordered in March, just installed 2 weeks ago.. Love it, all done and swimming in it now!
@@stevenjacobs6934 👍 gotta make a video congrats
We are considering a fiberglass from Latham. What can you tell me about regrets?
No regrets on going Latham. Excellent quality. I wish I would have gone 1 foot wider. That is my only regret.
@@a5703 Do you think the Cambridge model would offer more swim space?
@@anthonymanno1114 I do think it would offer more swim space since it is 16 x 36 as opposed to this one which is 15 x 34. It does look like the Cambridge has more bench seating around the perimeter so that may take away a little bit from underwater swimming but overall it is a larger pool. I like it.
Great tips. Big question: are all the plumbing lines “flexible PVC” or *rigid Schedule 40 PVC?* …and what's the diameter?
Is the G3 color upgrade worth getting? Looks like you have a version of blue sapphire?
Yes, this is sapphire G2. I never saw the G3 in person but the sales person told me it wasn’t really worth the upgrade price.
43...... 🤣... Says it like that's old. I'm making all my backyard all decking and hard scape. No mow yard
Can you tell me good much you paid the electrician?
He was part of the pool cost. I think I paid them an extra $200 to do the outlet in the wall.
how noisy is the equipment? we're thinking of placing it outside our bedroom
If you were getting the Pentair system you will be happy. We can barely hear it on the other side of the wall.
Hi-we are in SC too. This is about pool size-how many people are you comfortably fitting in there? Also, did you go salt or chlorine? Thanks!
Kristine Moe we went salt. After 2 months in the pool, I would say 8-9 is the ideal number for the Coronado. 😉
@@a5703 We're looking at the Coronado (and the Bay Isle) right now. Thanks for the videos! What are the benefits of the salt system? Does it cost more or less? Does it make the water taste salty? Thanks!
Lauren Parish The salt system is generally less expensive to maintain. They say it is easier on the skin as well. Chlorine and some of the other harsh chemicals that go along with chlorine pools can leave the skin itchy and dry for some. Salt systems typically don’t irritate the eyes and the taste is very mild if it does get in your mouth. I would definitely recommend a salt system.
@@a5703 thanks for that. I didn't even know salt was an option for fiberglass pools. We're just starting to research for our backyard. What did the pool itself run ya?
@@yeyatatiana2076 the pool shell itself was mid 30’s and all in with concrete irrigation and sod was about 54k.
Hi, how is the pool holding up?
Do you still love the pool?
Absolutely wonderful. We had an awesome summer out there. I need to upload a new video to show the three palm trees and other landscape upgrades we have done since.
I live in SC as well. May I ask much how do you pay for the fiber glass pool? You have such a great tip.
54k all-in 2020. Thank you
Would you keep the 35 or go to a 40 if you had to do it over again?
which company did you use?
This is a Latham pool and the company that installed it. In Lexington was Griffin pools and spas. Another guy handled my brick coping and concrete though. Griffin does not do coping stones or bricks.
How much for the pool and install
This was about four years ago right when Covid was starting. It was about $60,000 all in back then. That included the wall as well.
Please, what is the cost of everything?
$54k in 2020.
Hi I'm in SC as well ,and just had a pool installed too. Who did your concrete work ? In your video you stated someone did the coping for $ 2800 but your your entire concrete job was about $8500. Was the $2800 included in the $8500 ? By the way your project results are beautiful.
The price of the coping stones was on top of the $8500 I paid for the concrete work.
@@a5703 who did the concrete work ?
@@teybabes3240 Will send you a PM
@@a5703 ok thank you
@@teybabes3240 I thought there was a way for me to instant message you or send you a private message but I don’t see how. Do you know of a way that I can send you a private message? I’d rather not put his name and phone number out there on UA-cam without asking him.
43? Dude, you're still a young man. That amount of sod shouldn't kick your ass! Nice job though.
What is that PVC tee looking thing hanging over the edge of the pool?
I had it pre-plumbed for a water feature. I have had something built since this video.
Grate looking pool 🏊♂️ man good bless your family if you don’t mind me asking how much was your total investment?
54k in June 2020. Thanks so much
Nice video. What’s the length and width of your pool?
15x34
Did latham install the pool or a diffrent contractor?
A different contractor installed it whic is usually the case
Looks great! Do you remember what the cost of concrete was per sq foot?
I think I paid $6.00 per foot in SC.
Thanks- that's great- it's $8-10/ sq foot here.
@@dddarnell where's here? We're just starting to look at fiberglass pools in CA.
@@yeyatatiana2076 in Kentucky. We have now found a different concrete company to do broom swept at $6.30 per foot thankfully. The pool shells though have gone up about 20% since covid.
@@dddarnell good to know. That's a nice look. We're looking at that compost decking as an option as well. The hardest part here ( San Francisco) the fiberglass companies are very few! Have you started to price out yet? We really like the rectangular shape I've heard that the free form were much higher in price. Is this the case?
Hi, if you don't mind me asking, what was the turn key project price? Uper 70k?
All in with the wall, coping stones, concrete, rocks, and sod that I installed it came to 54k.
@@a5703 whom did you use? I'm in Rock Hill looking at nearly 70k for everything you have there. Would love a referral! Thanks in advance
Also how many lights did you go with ?? Thank you
We went with 2 led lights
Just posted a new video of the lights. Check it out.
@@a5703 They started my coronado today believe me I'm taken back how much work goes into installing one thanks again for the info on your videos.
@@edziuw638 Congratulations. Keep us posted on how things go with the progress. You’re absolutely right that there is a lot that goes into it! It was all worth it though.
@@a5703 Will do
Can you tell us what color
you went with? Is it sapphire blue or pacific blue?
Hello, it was sapphire with G2 finish. Thanks
@@a5703 thank you for the reply. We’re about to sign a contract for a Latham pool (vista isle, we’re only a party of 3) and trying to decide between sapphire g2 and the pacific blue. 👍. We’re just north of you, outside of Charlotte. Thanks for your videos. They’ve helped tremendously.
@@mxracer32atyahoo I liked that color as well and ended up going with the sapphire and I am 100% happy with it. Private message me your cell phone and I will text you some pictures of it in the winter time and you can see what it looks like to get a better more realistic view.
@@a5703 can’t figure out the message on UA-cam. Send me a friend request on our Instagram page and we can do it there if you don’t mind. Insta: home_sweet_farmhome3 (just as it’s written with the underscores). Thanks !
What brand & color brick coping is this?
I am sorry. I don’t know. We had them closely match the brick of our home.
Great video 👍! What was the total cost without the grass? Thanks.
About $52k
No privacy = no ability to skinny dip. Trees recommended!
Just added 3 palms, 19 Leland cypress and 12 other bushes and shrubs for privacy
What did you end up going with for a pool cover ? Also what advice can you give on a pool vacuum ? Ours is being installed next week!
Hello, we didn’t end up doing a pool cover. In South Carolina we don’t have to winterize and I don’t have very many trees around the pool. We ended up going with the dolphin S300 as our cleaner. That thing works great! I would strongly consider it.
@@a5703 thanks! We’re in Charleston and under large live oaks . A cover is a must for us. Thanks for your suggestion on the vacuum !
how much was the total cost, not including sod or sprinklers?
Prob $52k
Nice!!! What was the costs?
Everything you see here totaled $54,000. Pool, rocks, all costs, grass, wall, etc.
We’re signing our contract this week to have this pool installed in Mocksville, NC. What color did you go with? We’re leaning toward the darker blue. Great videos! Thank you! Beautiful oasis!
@@kristibugajski791 G2 Sapphire. You will love the pool
Come on man , 2 pallets of grass and you are put down for a couple of days, thats nothing at 43 years old, thats 2 to 3 hrs of work .........
Not for me. I had to do a lot of prep and cutting of the turf to get it to fit. Then shoveling all of the topsoil about 30 feet from the source. It wasn’t just throwing it out there. Plus, I am a banker. I’ve never done this before. Ha ha!
@@a5703 banker ..... thats why i get it now , im a business administrator and high end remodeler but as contractor im very hands on , from concrete electrical plumbing drywall everything tape and float painting , landscaping ,auto mechanic , and i work with my office work too from estimates to marketing i always try to give the best example to my guys which is quality and good work
Damn this guy does it all
Your title for this video is all wrong - you should have called it (Let me show you what we did) instead of (things you must consider) your talking points are all POOL 101 stuff - thanks for the effort, Jeeez!
Can barely hear you 👎🏻
Why won’t you tell us what it cost instead of talking about the stupid tent..