HERE?S HOW MUCH YOUR POOL COULD BE COSTING YOU EACH YEAR:

Electricity costs
If you are running your pump for 24 hours per day or have a larger pump you will be using 3 x more in usage than the average owner. Pool heating and spa jets will also increase the yearly electricity consumption. The cost calculated on a 0.75HP pool pump motor with a running time of 10 hours per day in summer of 7 hours off peak, 3 hours shoulder and 1 hour of peak time. Plus 5 hours in winter, 5 hours off peak time create an approximate total of 2188 kWh used and 2319 kg CO2 Greenhouse emissions created. This adds up to an annual bill of a whopping $??825.55

Water consumption = We all know water in Australia is precious commodity and every drop counts. One drip every second can waste up to 7,000 litres of water per year. A leaking pool will not only waste water and money but can also undermine the foundation of the pool and surrounding area. Perth?s water consumption cost is around $2.041 per 1,000 litres of water used. In addition to a dripping pump, evaporation is also a huge contributor to water loss. Depending on the condition of your pool or if you have a small hole or crack in it or just a small pin leak in on of your pipe work you can be losing 1000?s of litres per year.

Property devaluation = This is an ongoing variable that is reflected by the condition of your pool as well as the potential buyer's preference as to whether they want the pool in their next home or investment. If they love your home but not the pool their offer will be a lot less then your asking price.

Chemicals = Here in lies the ongoing maintenance every pool owner spends their hard earned money and time getting right. Depending on the type of chemicals you are using, whether you employ a serviceman to monitor your pool for you and how often the pool is being used it is likely to cost you additional hundreds of dollars per annum.

Maintenance and Safety =

Another big element of pool ownership is the cost of maintaining council safety regulations. Up to 85% of existing pools would not pass new regulations. If the council deems your pool is one of them, you can expect a hefty fine in the mail, plus the cost of rectifying the issue.

Now, if you and your family use your pool frequently, these costs may be an acceptable trade-off. However, if your pool is rarely being used, you may as well be flushing your money down the toilet.

Let me ask: How frequently is your pool used?

If the answer is ?not that often?, then pool removal is a viable option for you to consider.

Pool removal can be an inexpensive and timely solution for getting rid of an unwanted swimming pool, eliminating all the cost and headaches once and for all.

Common Reasons Our Customers Remove Their Pool:

To end the costly ongoing maintenance that outweighs the benefit of functionality

To avoid the costly repairs, if and when something goes wrong.

Plans to sub-divide the property

Reclaim the backyard as a functional space for entertaining, children and pets.

Thinking of selling your house? A decrepit pool can potentially reduce the value of your house by up to 17%? Even a well maintained pool can turn future buyers off because they don?t want to front the ongoing costs and maintenance.