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To Fill or Not to Fill?
-Or-
Why Removing Your Pool Will Cost You Thousands in Upfront Costs And Lost Revenue
As the United States economy looks at the prospect of another recession by the end of
2022 and beginning of 2023, many homeowners will begin to hunker down on discretionary
spending (US News). For many, this will mean their pool is the first on the chopping block of
cutting costs. In the interim of a recession, the idea of putting money into an existing pool seems
ill-advised to homeowners feeling the uncomfortable strain of tightening finances; however,
there are many factors to take into account when making the decision: to fill or not to fill?
An outdated, unkempt pool can not only be a money pit and an eye sore, it can also be a
potential danger to current and future residents of the home. For these reasons, for the past five
years 44% of people have been more likely to look into removing or filling their swimming pool
rather than remodeling it (Google Trends). What they may find along the way is that the
seemingly simple solution can become a convoluted, financially taxing mess.
River Pools and Spas points out that filling a pool creates downsides to the future of your
backyard, such as the inability to build or place any new structures in the area the pool once sat
due to structural red-flags. This band aid solution must be disclosed to future buyers as well,
because of the risks and restrictions it causes, potentially lowering the value and appeal of your
home. So, although this is the cheapest option, running homeowners on average $2,000-$10,000,
it leaves you in a bind and drastically reduces what you are able to do with your home in the
future (Home Guide).
The next option homeowners who are at their wits and pockets end look into as a solution
would be a full removal of the pool. This is by far the most expensive method, averaging
$4,000-$16,000 using the figures available from Home Guide. Although this option removes the
pit-falls of simply filling in your pool, a full removal including a back-fill will require more
money and time. A full removal involves engineering, permitting, and the use of specialized
heavy-duty equipment. Both filling and removing a pool can undermine the potential of
increased value to buyers as well as decreasing equity and value to the current homeowners. The
cost and time involved in these efforts to erase an existing structure could be better spent on
remodeling.
Most may not think of remodeling their pool as being the most cost-effective option, but
between the increase in home value and the decrease in cost of maintenance this is the best
option. Remodeling an existing pool costs on average $5,000-14,000, a shockingly smaller cost
than what many people think it would be, and not any more expensive than the removal options
(Home Advisor). The benefits of remodeling are countless, increasing the value of the home by
at least 5-8% is one of the most attractive of the bunch (HGTV). Having an outdated or an
unmaintained pool can be expensive; between constant repairs, water leaks, and the decrease in
value from an out-dated design. With a remodel all these issues can be solved. Not only will you
have a more fitting feature as part of your home, but with modernity comes savings.
Replacing outdated equipment such as single-speed pool pumps, halogen lighting, and
under performing filtration will cut the cost of pool maintenance and energy costs by thousands
of dollars. New pool equipment pays for itself within the first year of purchase with energy and
maintenance savings alone. Simply switching from a single speed pump to a new high efficiency,
variable speed pump can decrease your yearly bill from $4,000 to as little as $300; this change
alone can cover the cost discrepancy between removal and remodeling (Gardner). Another step is
resurfacing the pool, although this can be the most expensive phase of the process, but this is one
of the steps that can result in the most savings long-term. An old surface finish can crack and
cause leaks that will be expensive and inconvenient to patch. Resurfacing the traditional white
plaster with a pebble finish is not only more modern and appealing, but also takes the life of the
interior from an expectant 8-10 years to an expectant 25 year replacement timeline (Gardner).
If your pool is on the list of things to be cut when looking at your options to reduce
financial stress within the home, consider a remodel instead of a removal. Times are stressful
enough as it is, don’t get rid of an outlet and an oasis through hasty decisions that will cost you
more money and freedom in the long term. Remodel your pool today with Build Your Own Pool
and Wholesale Pool Equipment.
Works Cited:
https://gardnerremodel.com/blog/fill-pool-remodel/
https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?cat=952&date=today%205-y&geo=US&q=fill%20swimming%20pool,remodel%20swimming%20pool/
https://www.hgtv.com/.../outdoor.../does-pool-add-value-home
https://www.homeadvisor.com/.../remodel-a-swimming-pool/
https://homeguide.com/costs/cost-to-fill-in-a-pool/
https://www.riverpoolsandspas.com/.../concrete-pool...
https://www.usnews.com/.../report-u-s-economy-slowing.../

Check out one of the 3-D Renders we did for a customer!

We got a MASSIVE FREEZE incoming!

We have you covered with a quick winterization guide. Protect your pool, protect your equipment!!

Winterizing Your Pool

Cold winter temperatures can damage your pool and your equipment. Prevent damage from the cold with these simple winterizing steps!

1. Clean your pool
You should run your filter, skim the surface of the water, scrub the sides and floor, and vacuum the walls. Your pool water and pool walls should be free of debris. Remove your skimmer baskets.

2. Test and balance your pool water
Add the appropriate amount of phosphates, algaecides, or a winterizing chemicals kit to your water. Finish by shocking your pool water after the last chemical treatment has safely dissolved. With all your chemicals added, run your pump for a normal 8 hour cycle. This ensures everything is mixed throughout the pool water.

3. Clean out your filter
Spray clean your cartridges and grids. Backwash your sand or DE until it’s clean.

4. Turn off the power supply to your pool. Also turn off any pool timers

5. Lower the water level in your pool to below the skimmer inlet and return lines
You can wait for the water within the lines to dry, or you can choose to have them blown dry. It’s recommended to leave blowing out the lines to either a professional or someone experienced with blowing out lines. The procedure can damage pool equipment or lines if done incorrectly.

6. Drain all of your pool equipment
To do this remove all of the drain plugs from your equipment. Replace salt cells with bypass-cells and drain/disconnect booster pumps. This step also includes adjusting all your valves to either a winterized setting or in between settings so they are partially open. This reduces freezing damage if water gets into any lines.

7. Winterize the pool plumbing
After water has either dried or been blown out of the lines, install winterizing plugs into your return and skimmer lines. Finish by adding non toxic pool antifreeze into the lines.

8. Add water back into the pool, approx. 4”-6” below skimmer inlet

9. Remove non permanent fixtures and accessories
Remove things like : ladders, hoses, floats, toys, your pool cleaner. Consider removing any handrails, diving boards, pool slides, anything that may touch or get in the way of your winter cover.

10. Finally, install air pillows and a sturdy winter cover over your pool

Things to keep in mind :
You will have to check your pool at least every 2-3 weeks. Just take a peek under the cover and see if the water is still clear and if the pool walls are still clean.

If you live in a non freezing area, you only have to go up to step 3! However, you will need to run your pump once a day for around 2-4 hours, and you will want to have a cover over the pool. If there is a chance of freezing, keep your pump running for that extra cold duration. The moving water will be less likely to freeze. (You may consider temperature sensors to keep your pump on near freezing temperatures.)

Build Your Own Pool Dallas/Ft Worth Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Backyard custom design service and consulting. We have years of experience designing and building to help you save money. Lewisville, TX location is by appointment only, please contact us to set that up before visiting!

Look at our newest complete project!

This pool was designed by our designer, Julie Dustin, out in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Check out the photos and schedule an appointment with a Build Your Own Pool design expert today!

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Build Your Own Pool has Teamed up with Plungie Pools to Offer You A Brand New Deal!

We Now Offer Pre-Designed Pools Through Plungie Pools!
Ready to be Dropped into Your Backyard!

Get Swimming EVEN FASTER with our new Plungie Pool Package option!
We offer the same great customer service and support, and you get to swim that much sooner!

Check out the Plungie Pool Package, Give us a Call, and Plunge into a New Pool Today!

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Check out these 3D images from a new project we are working on!
They are rendered in daylight and nighttime to show off the pool, the waterfall, and the pool lights.

This project is a beauty, and we can't wait to see it come together!

We last showed you this pool right after it had been finished.
A couple weeks have passed, and the Mead family has really made it their own!

We would like to thank the Mead's for sharing their progress pictures with us!!!

Some extra angles on the recently completed pool build!

Looking great!!!!

This year, like many, has been super busy during the summer for pool builders. Designers, subcontractors, city planners, all very busy during "swim season."

What if there was a time of year when subcontractors were free right away?

Consider building your pool over the winter!
Depending on how cold the winter is, building over the season might one of your best options.

How so?
Well...
During the winter, it is off season for many subcontractors. Many of them see a slow down in business in winter and are typically much more available to take on new bids. It's worth checking in with subs to see if they offer special discounts as well!

Another great reason to start in winter is a carry over of the first reason, and that is faster turnaround time with permits. One of the biggest steps in building a pool is permitting it and making sure the paperwork is all good. This step can take time, especially during summer season. Thankfully during the winter months, the city/county planner and development offices are also less busy than during the summer. With less permits coming into the offices, they have more time to work on yours and get it out faster than they usually would.

Building in the winter gives you ample time to get everything ready and perfect for summer. There is no rush to finish before it gets too cold, there's not any days wasted to construction delays, and there is time to get the backyard repaired and vibrant.

The biggest benefit from starting construction in the winter is time. A faster turnaround time, more time to build, and less time waiting to swim.

If saving some time and money is something you are interested in, check with your local BYOP and see how building in winter can get you swimming in style.

Start planning today!
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One of our clients sent us pictures of their project.
The whole project only took 11 weeks!
That's crazy fast!!! 😎

BYOP stands out from other pool builders by preparing homeowners to be their own general contractor. We are different because we don't charge you a penny until after a consultation with a designer.

We want to be sure our clients are able to speak with their designer, see how our process works, and go over their ideas for a pool! After the consultation, our clients choose a pool package plan that works for them and the design process can begin.
BYOP offers 3 packages for service :

We offer a contractor package for folks who know how perform the duties of a pool contractor.

We offer a package that has us guide you on how to be your own pool contractor.

And we offer a package that hires one of our expert team members to be your pool contractor.

After a package is selected and a design is complete, the designers send the plans to the client for approval. Once the design is approved, the homeowner can get started on the process.

Homeowners are provided the proper paperwork for permitting and engineering, and explained how and where to submit their paperwork.
After the plans are approved and ready, we send out your plans to subcontractors and they bid your pool. At the same time, our sister company go over the plans and send the homeowner a quote for pool equipment. All of this being said, we never lock the homeowner into using our recommended subcontractors, and we don't lock the homeowner into buying pool equipment from us; although we do recommend our quote because of our outmatched customer service and warranty assistance.

Once bids are accepted and pool equipment is chosen, we are recommending that homeowners schedule their subcontractors in accordance to when their pool equipment is arriving.
This year has been challenging for pool builders and manufactures, many subs are a few weeks out, and so is pool equipment.
While this won't stop builds, it can significantly slow them down if not planned for.

Wrapping up, the homeowner's last responsibilities are just to ensure the subcontractors meet their schedules and then, ultimately to fill up the pool!

Have a look at one of our new designs!
This pool is a nice rectangle with a baja step, and a hot tub off to the side. A nice simple play pool to enjoy in the heat.
A pool like this, or a pool of your own imagining, can come together this year. Contact your local BYOP office today and let's get started!
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(866) 703-4981

Over the years we have helped our customers build the pools of their dreams! Check out some of our favorite builds, let us know which are your favorite.
Our clients love working with us, find out why!
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Update!
We showed you the progress on this pool a month ago. Back then the plumbing had just been set, and now you can see all the shotcrete in place. This project is coming along nicely. Soon enough this pool will be finished and swim ready, and we cant wait to show you all!

Looking to start a pool project and be swimming in it this year?

Check out this pool just finished up in the Las Vegas area. This was taken less than two months after excavation!

If you are tired of heading to a neighbor's home or a public pool when wanting to swim, it may be time to start building your own!

Call your local BYOP office today, and let's get YOUR pool up and running (866) 703-4981.

Or visit our website https://byop.net/, fill out the "Contact Us" form and one of our friendly team members will reach out to you!

Take back your summer this year!
It's about time for summer to begin again, and here at BYOP we want everyone to have their best summer!

Start your summer off with a new pool right in your own backyard! Build Your Own Pool is there for you and your pool every step of the way. From planning, to designing, to rendering, digging, and then to swimming, BYOP has your back.

Give us a call today and see your dream pool come together.
For the love of summer!

A month ago we showed you ground being broken on one of our big pool projects! Today we have an update to that pool, rebar is going in and you can even see some of the plumbing going in as well.

Keep up with this pool by following BYOP!

Start a new pool build today with the pro's at Build Your Own Pool!

Today's designs showcase a fantastic little pergola and stone fireplace. Pergolas are a great addition to your backyard when adding a pool; they are convenient to add on to a backyard project, and they can add a lot of value to the home overall.

If you are interested in getting a new pool and pergola added to your backyard, call us today!

This week we are looking at a gorgeous geometric pool. It shares a few design choices that our last pool posts did: baja step and a waterfall. This design does it differently by having a swim up bar, a small whirlpool bath, and a few sheer waterfalls to highlight some of the landscape.

It's looking great, and it will look even better when it's all built and filled with water! We can't wait to show you!

Get your dream pool started today!
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This week we are showcasing rock waterfalls and Baja steps! The first three photos show off a beautiful walk up rock waterfall spilling over into the pool adjacent to the off center Baja step. A nice blue umbrella is set there for some added comfort and shade.

The next set of three shows a similar design with a few key differences!
This other design has a slide built into the rock feature, and a much more low key set of stairs leading to the top of the rock feature.

Both of these are looking great! More importantly, they reflect the design choices of our clients. Call Build Your Own Pool and get your pool started today!

We break ground all the time! This is going to be a fantastic freeform pool when it's all done. It is always exciting to see our designs take shape in folks' yards. This pool will have two spas, a sunken bar, a waterfall and slide. Stay tuned to see updates on this massive project!

Check out how our 3D designs start! Every good design needs a strong foundation. At BYOP we provide that with comprehensive site plans, pool designs, and 2D layouts. We start off with a 2D render of the plan based on the specifications you want. Do you want this end deeper, or a waterfall here, or maybe a nice free from shape like this one? No problem, BYOP has you covered. From idea, to paper, to render, to construction, we are there to help.
Call your local BYOP office and let's get started on your pool!

Beautiful Custom Pool Design, going out this week. Our customer thinks these came out AMAZING!

Don't these 3D Pool Designs look great? Our customer thinks so!

Get yours in the works today, click the link below and schedule to speak with one of our local designers!

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When looking at how much our customers have saved, in both time and money, by using Build Your Own Pool it is often we ask even ourselves why wouldn't everyone be interested In going this route when thinking about their dream backyard builds?

The answer to this lies in overcoming uncertainty within our customers, or the "can I do this myself" second-guessing that comes with such a big investment.

Many of our customers work full-time, have families to take care of, and at the end of the day have little time left or what they feel like is not enough knowledge to be able to get them through this process. We have worked hard here at BYOP to expedite the process for our home-owners, offering support through the process, clear steps for success, and connections in your state to licensed sub-contractors to complete the job.

The fact is anyone can build their own pool, you do not need experience, and you do not need very much time. Our design packages are offered for three different needs we see the most, one for experienced contractors or those who have done similar processes before, one for those with no experience, and one that places an independent consultant at your fingertips to help with everything from start-to-swimming.

So call in today, and let us answer your questions and dispel your concerns, so we can get you swimming by summer with BYOP!

As we set out into pool season, one of the biggest questions our customers ask us is about permitting and engineering. We offer consultation and assistance with your permitting and engineering applications throughout your process until you are approved, but we do not submit them for you.

We always strive to help our customers to the best of our ability and will help you with every question that you may have at any step through your process.

Thinking of building a pool this season? Give us a call today, and set up your consultation with our design team!

Pool Season is just down the road! Start your pool season off right with a brand new, custom designed swimming pool. Call us today, (866)703-4981! Or visit our website, https://byop.net/.