Flip House with a Pool - Fill or Replace?

[Xuan "Swan" Redding]

Hi Guys,

We found a great house with flip potential that has an in-ground pool. Trying to determine if it is worth putting in a bid for.

Question - How much does it cost to remove and fill a in-ground pool?

How much does it cost to just replace all the equipment and get the pool running?

Thanks!

[J Scott]

Having a pool will likely appeal to a certain segment of buyer, and they may very well be willing to pay a premium for the property. But, as you suspect, it may also limit your buyer segment as well.

I would talk to a local agent who knows the area and can guide you on the right approach.

In terms of cost, cleaning and replacing all the equipment could be as much as $5000, assuming the liner is in good shape. If the liner needs to be replaced, it could be a few grand more. If most everything is working, it could just be a few hundred to clean.

To fill it in properly is probably $2000-5000, depending on size, configuration and accessibility.