It’s not surprising that one of the first questions most people considering building a swimming pool ask is, “How much do your pools cost?” That’s totally understandable–a swimming pool is a big project, and most people expect to invest a significant amount of money into it, but they’re not always quite sure what to expect. While this seems like a simple question, the answer is not always as simple.
1st Budget Range
At Legendary Escapes, we generally explain three basic budget ranges. The first range is for a standard pool. For a basic swimming pool project, a customer could expect to spend anywhere from $35,000-$45,000. This is the easiest budget question to answer, because there are fewer variables in this type of construction project. A pool builder knows almost exactly what will go into these projects, so it is relatively simple to accurately estimate the price. There are a couple of great vinyl liner pool builders in the area if you are looking for this type of project. We’d recommend staring with Gino from Lakeside Pools for East Side projects (Milford – to the East). Check out Jim Smullen from Amazing Poolz for Howell and surrounding areas.
2nd Budget Range
The next level is a more unique, stylized swimming pool. These types of projects might have a water feature, a spa, or other accessories. Because there are many more variables in this type of project, the price can vary greatly. Depending on the types of accessories and level of customization, this type of project can range from $45,000 to $100,000. If you are looking in this budget range, we would suggest starting with the team at Beninati Pools or John Rice of Evolution Pools (248-496-8328) for Gunite starting at the higher end of this range.
Please use this link for pool financing if you’d like to look into that as an option for your project.
People we know and are comfortable suggesting in the pool business:
*It is up to you and the pool company to decide if you are the right fit for each other. We have relationships with each of the people/companies listed here and are comfortable suggesting you check them out. Whether or not you are a fit for each other, well, that’s up to you and them. Good luck!
Jim Smullen from Amazing Poolz for Howell – Call 517.546.8986 basic vinyl liner pools around Livingston county (and surrounding?)
Pat Doyle – Doyle Pools – Grand Blanc, newer company, basic gunite 50K-up Business website
doylepools.com Phone number (810) 202-2244
Gino from Lakeside Pools for East Side projects (Milford – to the East). 30-60k vinyl liner pools
John Rice – Evolution Pools – Booked Solid for this year 2020. 100k and up gunite – especially rectangles with autocovers
Beninati Pools East Side (Utica) – Good guys building gunite pools
Dave Kelly – Vinyl Liner and Fiberglass – 30-100k – Any area? 810-625-1985
Currently Accepting Inquires:
Mini Legendary
Our specialty Legendary Escapes swimming pools, completely customized and one-of-a-kind, generally fall into a category all their own. The level of customization is greater than any you will see at a standard swimming pool company. These projects are our specialty hybrid swimming pools, and can be customized as much as desired to fit each client individually. While we will work with customers to make sure they have a final product that fits their needs, their style, and their hopes, this type of project is the most unique and personal.
What to Expect on your initial phone call
We start by asking how you found us, what caught your attention, and what you are hoping to include in your backyard. We also have the budget discussion on the first phone call. Keep reading to learn more about the ranges that we work in:
We have two options available, what we lovingly refer to as a “Mini Legendary” that would be in our Legendary Style with a freeform feel, custom elements and a bit of art in the budget range of $100,000 comfortably and up. The full “Legendary Escapes” experience starts comfortably at $175,000 and grows from there.
At Legendary Escapes, we love our clients. If you are interested in a new swimming pool that fits this specialty category, and like what we do, we would be happy to discuss your project.
Allan Curtis Originals, Legendary Escapes
Our Legendary Escapes, Original Pools designed by Al Curtis, begin at creative and go to the extremes: in creativity, in originality, in “wow” factor, in design, and in the depth of the details. These are full immersion projects, with construction lasting longer, our relationship with the customer more involved, and with a much more intense plan and outcome in mind. Our team LOVES the challenge of these projects, and delivers over the top every time! If you’ve seen what we do, and you have a space, and an idea {with a budget easily comfortable at six figures and beyond} please reach out and we can begin the conversation 248-478-4978.
Your project doesn’t have to include a Pirate Ship…in case you are curious about one that does, here’s a sneak preview:
We’d love to help you create a design that will be amazing. Our design process begins with meeting you to make sure we’d be a fit. From there we start to build the dream, and the rest, as they say, is #legendary.
