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I got an estimate of 55k+ to add a spa to a pool...I think it is a lot

venexiano
2 years ago

I got a ballpark estimate of 55k+ to add a spa to my existing pool. That is for a 6’ x 8’ or 7’ x 7’ spa . I received this answer by email, no in person meeting yet. The contractor said: "As for the new regulations, and as for my engineer – I must cut into the shell of the pool quite a bit to tie the pool and spa together which then requires the pool to be replastered and tiled. We even tried using a trough on one of our jobs and if I recall they still wanted us to cut 9” into the pool beam. Adding a spa also requires you to bring the pool up to code. If you have one main drain you must now add another suction point in the pool. Then there are all the small details that add up like equipment sets, gas lines, safety code, etc. All this will bring the total to a minimum of 55k".

I live in Gainesville, Florida. Does this seem reasonable? Anyone can explain these regulations he speaks about? I guess this is for a gunite spa. Would a fiberglass spa be cheaper? Thoughts?


Thanks,

Rick

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