Pools

ValAndRyan

I'll be looking at houses in a couple of months (moving from PA) and what can you tell me about pools? I've never had one and I know FL can be very hot for quite a few months. I am wondering if I should look for a place that has a pool or no. Are they a lot of work to maintain? DH won't be around too much to help so it would mainly be me and I have an 11 year old (who would help) and a baby. Thanks!

JelloBean1

99% of freestanding homes down here have a pool. They are a lot of time and money to maintain. If you don't have the time, or the money to hire a pool guy, then I would recommend moving to a community that has a common pool area. The HOA pays for the maintenance, and most also come with a nice club house and gym. I've lived in a few different communities that all had great pools, some even had hot tubs.

ValAndRyan

What is the general cost of hiring someone to maintain your pool?

laineyschu

Hi Val,

We just signed a contract to have our pool built next month here in So. Florida and it is about $100 a month (maybe  you can find a touch less).  They come out once a week....)  A pool is awesome because it is hot and boring without one in the summer here.  If you can find a house with a nice community pool and the house is in nice proximity to the pool - that is the best of both worlds if you are looking to keep your costs & personal workload down.  It isn't much work if you pay to have someone else do it...just depends what you can afford )

 Good luck with your move!