Is adding a spa to a pool worth it?

<div><p>Adding a spa to a pool is worth it if you use it enough. Adding a built-in spa to an inground pool can cost between $15,000 and $20,000, on top of installing the pool. A separate <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-hot-tub-cost.htm">hot tub costs</a> between $5,000 and $8,000. These prices will vary depending on the hot tub's size, type, and features. Additional costs include maintenance, electricity, and plumbing. </p></div>

How long does it take to install an inground pool?

<div><p>From start to finish, building an inground pool takes anywhere from <b>two to four months</b>. Factors that impact time to completion include any weather delays, material delays or shortages, scheduling conflicts, and any unforeseen challenges. The project may take most of the pool season, depending on where you live. Because of this, it’s a good idea to start getting estimates and finding a qualified pool company at least a year before your anticipated installation. Spring and summer is the busy season for pool contractors, which impacts their availability as projects are typically booked for several weeks if not months.</p></div>

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Q: How much does an above-ground pool cost?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-installing-above-ground-pool-cost.htm">cost of an above-ground pool</a> is <b>between $1,100 and $5,700</b>. Costs will vary depending on the type of pool you install. The low end of the price range includes a DIY kit for around $800 and goes up to about $15,000 for a custom pool with extra features like a deck and water features. Building an above-ground pool is much faster than installing an inground one. The cost tends to be much lower for an above-ground pool than for an inground pool because there&rsquo;s less labor involved, especially when it comes to excavation and running plumbing and electrical lines. </p></div>

Q: How much does an inground pool cost?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-pool.htm">Installing an inground pool costs</a> around <b>$55,000, on average</b>. The typical price range is between $39,000 and $70,000, depending on the size and type of pool and accessibility of the site. This project requires an experienced pool installation contractor as the project usually involves extensive excavation, plumbing, electrical, concrete, and careful grading of the concrete or pavers around the pool.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2013
California Pools and Landscape They were very responsive and they had the ability to provide 3-D images of what the pool and decking will look like based on our setting. So they had some really sophisticated tools to be able to get exact dimensions of property lines and so forth.
California Pools & Landscape
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Reviewed in July 2013
Basically, they were able to right all that was wrong with our pool. We were under the gun for time as we had a family reunion at our house that was scheduled on a Saturday afternoon and they heroically were able to get in all the materials on time and fix all before the party. They absolutely...
Premier Pool and Spa
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Reviewed in June 2013
I like the quality of their product and the fact that they are an Oregon owned company. They aren't the cheapest. I would continue to use them.
MARQUIS SPAS
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Reviewed in September 2012
We've found Cascade's tech's to have all been with the company a long time, a real tribute to the company itself. The one sent in this case, Mike, quickly identified the problem with the pump, a bad bearing and replaced it. He then took it upon himself to look at the rest of our equipment,...
Cascade Pools & Spas
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Reviewed in January 2015
I have used the company since 2002. They do a wonderful job. Mark is contentious and cost effective. He does exactly what he says he will and is highly professional. They have also have built a pool house with an endless pool, remodeled a kitchen and did a deck repair. I have had no issues with...
Mark Ferrante Construction
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Reviewed in August 2017
We've had beautiful response and professionalism. We were having a plumbing issue. They did the test at no charge. They gave us some additional chemicals at no charge. They said this should settle it down, but if it doesn't we will come out and drain it for you, fill it and redo the chemicals to...
Haven Spa Pool & Hearth
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Reviewed in December 2012
Mr Garcia was very pleasant in setting a day and time to look at our pool remodel. He was on time and took what I felt was an appropriate amount of time to give us a comprehensive estimate. He did real measurements and showed us materials that we could use. We went over his estimate and when...
GARCIA CONSTRUCTION
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The average cost of an above-ground pool is between $1,100 and $5,700. Costs will vary depending on the type of pool you install. The low end of the price range includes a DIY kit for around $800 and goes up to about $15,000 for a custom pool with extra features like a deck and water features. Building an above-ground pool is much faster than installing an inground one. The cost tends to be much lower for an above-ground pool than for an inground pool because there’s less labor involved, especially when it comes to excavation and running plumbing and electrical lines.

Installing an inground pool costs around $55,000, on average. The typical price range is between $39,000 and $70,000, depending on the size and type of pool and accessibility of the site. This project requires an experienced pool installation contractor as the project usually involves extensive excavation, plumbing, electrical, concrete, and careful grading of the concrete or pavers around the pool.

Adding a spa to a pool is worth it if you use it enough. Adding a built-in spa to an inground pool can cost between $15,000 and $20,000, on top of installing the pool. A separate hot tub costs between $5,000 and $8,000. These prices will vary depending on the hot tub's size, type, and features. Additional costs include maintenance, electricity, and plumbing.

From start to finish, building an inground pool takes anywhere from two to four months. Factors that impact time to completion include any weather delays, material delays or shortages, scheduling conflicts, and any unforeseen challenges. The project may take most of the pool season, depending on where you live. Because of this, it’s a good idea to start getting estimates and finding a qualified pool company at least a year before your anticipated installation. Spring and summer is the busy season for pool contractors, which impacts their availability as projects are typically booked for several weeks if not months.

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