The previous homeowner left an 3 year old quote for a sheer descent in the pool file. It was for $2000. We just added a waterfall for $5250.

gk5040 ..you pool is gorgeous! Your waterfall is gorgeous too!!
$5,250 seems like SO much too me yikes! What area are you in. Nothing will shock me (I'm from SO Cali) but am now in FL

Thanks, we are loving it. We are in northern pinellas county. I thought it was an average price (for the waterfall), maybe not??? I was blown away by what everything costs. Our waterfall has its own new 1/4 horsepower pump, it does not go thru the main pool pump equipment. Gulf Stream pools had verbally told me $5000. They came out to give us a written estimate on our whole project and we never heard from them. If they couldnt bother to give us an estimate, I can only imagine what it would have been to work with them. So they lost the opportunity. An independent guy did all of our remodel work. He did a great job, very meticulous. I am curious to see if anyone posts the prices of their waterfalls. Ours is custom, its not a Rico Rock kit. What area are you from?

gk5040 - your waterfall looks great! It added a nice touch to your beautiful remodel. How's the bcue coming along? Looking forward to seeing it all when it's finished :-)

Depending on how much RBB you add with the sheer descent, it can add up, too.
Christy

Thanks beachdiva. Are you completely finished? Our b-que cabinets were delivered yesterday, they were assembling today but not finished, then it needs the stacked stone and the granite top will take a week or two. There is a little glitch to it, the base cabinets are higher than I wanted or expected....somehow has to do with the frig...doesnt make sense to me, I think there was a communication flaw. The drawing never had heights on it, only length dimensions...dont know how I overlooked that. It was suppose to be a work counter, then a higher counter to set bar stools at....like my indoor standard kitchen. We are working things out with the builder, I am sure it will all work out, just disappointing that it might not be as I had orginally planned. The bar height will now be 45 inches high with the granite. Just dont want to feel like my chin is the only thing that reaches the bar counter. That is getting up there in height...but should still be ok. Right now the grill and sink area is at 38 inches high with no granite yet....and cant be lowered since they already built the pieces to accomodate the frig. This area should have been max. 36 high with granite in place...UGGH! The other option is to do away with the layered bar and make it one flat area....just not what I invisioned or had planned. I might copy and paste this into a new post to see what other people did for bar heights. My stools will have a seat height of 30.5 inches.
Cindy

45 inches sounds a bit high to me...I think that standard bar height is 42 inches, and regular counter height is around 36 inches (with granite).

Unless you're pretty tall, a 30.5 inch seat height would not put you at the proper height for eating.. I'd probably opt for a larger flat area (better for serving) than a bar that's too high (then again, I'm only 5'2")

As for the original post, I'd save the money and go with sheer descents or an overflowing spa.

Cindy - the landscaping should be done in a couple days. I'm sure my neighbors will be happy to see my front yard cleaned up. On dig day, after about 5th bobcat pass and ground was wet, my front yard was demolished. Will post pics next week. We're going to build a stacked ledgestone wall to hide the pool equip, but not until the fall. Have used every available inch of backyard (which is tiny) with pool, planters, hot tub, table, fire pit, lounge chairs. Never want to leave the backyard anymore! We sit outside with a drink at night and even the kids (teenagers) want to just sit and hang out with us. Some days this is an added benefit (and depending on their moods, some days it isn't!!!!). Everything works out for a reason - I'm sure you'll find a way to make the bar beautiful. The rest of your yard is coming out great. Will watch your other post to see how it's coming along.

Gotpool (back on topic, sorry!) - if you're trying to trim the budget, I'd also recommend the sheer descent or overflowing spa. The waterfalls are beautiful, but you can still have a nice water effect without the higher cost. I would have done an overflowing spa, but already had an above ground hot tub, so I just have a sheer descent.

Thanks Beachdiva, your right I have to relax, somehow it will work out:)

Thanks for the replies!! It definetly eased my mind. I hate how you second guess yourself during this process and wish you had done something else. I have been doing this every since we signed our contract. We really did not want to spend anymore than what we already did so now I know a waterfall would have been out of the question. We have a 60" sheer descent being put in and I think we had a 48" in our last pool. I really loved hearing the water fall into the pool. They were back out today doing some stuff. Plumbing is next. I am very anxious for it to be completed!! Not having a pool has been extremly hard when you are used to having one, especially with the heat here.

Kim