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The cost of an in-ground swimming pool can vary based on a number of different things, including decking, landscaping, accessories, water features, and more. With this in mind, it can bring up a lot of questions about the cost of installing and owning a pool. Here are 3 things to keep in mind when considering pool costs for your Baton Rouge home.

Not every pool problem requires a service call. A basket full of leaves, a dirty waterline, or debris caught in a cleaner may be something you can handle on your own. But when a problem involves your pool’s circulation system, plumbing, equipment, structure, or unexplained water loss, waiting to have it checked can turn a smaller repair into a much larger one.

It’s never too early to look ahead to next summer, and with south Louisiana’s climate, not only is the warm weather here for a while, it will be back again before we know it, making now the perfect time to plan for a new pool. But what goes into planning for a new pool?

Space may be one of the first things that come to mind when considering a pool for your home.  Is there enough room for a pool, a deck or patio, furniture, equipment, so on and so forth?  While the size of your yard may be small, and size is an important element of any pool design, it doesn’t have to stop you from creating the pool of your dreams that works perfectly for your home.  Cocktail pools offer a wonderful solution for small yards and limited spaces. 

The pump in your swimming acts essentially like a heart.  And just like your heart, the better it works, the healthier you are and the better you feel.  Your pool’s pump is no different.  There are a lot of variables to consider but making the right choice when it comes to pump selection can save you a lot of money in the long run and keep your pool clean and working.