How much does it cost monthly to have a built-in pool & spa?
I am considering buying a pool home in Riverside County California. I would like to know how much the electricity and pool maintenance costs per month are to help me decide if I really want to buy a home with a built-in pool and spa. What are the pitfalls to pool ownership?
Let say its 12′ Wide x 18′ long by 4′ deep. Heated by either gas or electric with a 4 person size spa attached. How much for the pool guy and chemicals too?
In Riverside County, CA. If you are in So Cal Edison you can expect to pay about $30/month on electricity for a one pump system.
If you have a heater that is primarily to heat the spa since using it to heat the pool too would cost around $350 for one weekend in the Winter. Spa use is several dollars per use in WInter, less other times of the year.
Pool Maintenance is around $100 per month some chemicals included others extra.
Pool maintenance is not difficult to do. I tell my customers that you should spend less time on the pool than the grass it replaces! This is if you know what you are doing. A poorly maintained pool will get out of hand in less than one weeks time particularly in the summer.
My advice, get a pool maintenance company that will show you what to do and hire them for several months to teach you.
If you bought a repo and the pool is empty you should have or should get an extended warranty to cover the pool and related expenses since leaving a pool empty for longer than one week is bad practice. If this is the case you need to get a pool inspection service they will pressure test your pool plumbing, test equipment and check the filter for a fee.
Send me an email as I live in the area for more information.
You’re welcome!!
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