Swimming Pool Demolition
Keeping a well maintained pool can be expensive, exhausting, and time consuming. Over time the pool may not quite be what it used to be. If you're pool has reached this point, you might be one of many homeowners who consider a pool demolition. Beyond the pursuit of a good looking yard comes the question of appraisal value. When looking to sell their house, many homeowners will take into consideration the condition of their pool. There are so many factors involved with a house appraisal, it's hard to give a direct answer to whether it's better to keep or demolish the old pool. It depends on the area you live in, the size of the yard, the condition of the pool, and so on. For example, having a small yard with most of the space taken up by a pool, demolishing the pool would be in your best interest. Or if you live near elementary schools, a pool demolition could increase the value of your house, because the potential buyers, probably homeowners with children, prefer not to have a pool because of the liability involved.
Pool Demolition Benefits:
- Less time and money spent on maintaining your pool
- Increased yard space, giving more room for future landscaping projects
- Pool demolition eliminates the hazards and liabilities of owning a pool
- Can make your home easier to sell by expanding the number of potential buyers