Rental w/Pool Cover, Fill Or Fix?

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Just bought a long term rental in Florence, SC with a non-working pool (ripped liner & old mechanics). Should I leave as is and cover it with a mesh cover for $2800 (really considering this), put a new liner in for 8k (not including new mechanics), or just fill it (don't know the cost on filling at this time)?

Colleen F. · Answer

@Conte Cuttino  you have two choices fill or fix.  A pool cover (walk on) would only be a temporary measure if you were going to fix in the spring.  You really can't just leave it that way its a liability.

The choice to fill of fix is a monetary one. If it was going to be a STR I would be more inclined to fix but get a pool company out to estimate. Long term rental Your location I think you fill it both for liability and also if there is no competitive edge to having a pool.

Colleen F. · Answer

@Conte Cuttino our town had requirements you can see if yours does. You need someone when they come in with their backhoe who breaks the sides, if your bottom is solid concrete you want some drainage holes at the bottom before you fill. Ours had some gravel added but the area was wet so not sure that would always be the case.   You basically don't want a guy with a dump truck to deliver X yards of dirt.  You want a nice leveled off yard when you are done that will drain well. Pool companies may have someone to recommend, ours was a construction digging firm who had done it before. We didn't ask for dirt, we said can you fill pools. Might be less restrictive in some areas. Construction of a liner pool used to be block walls. We had what I think was a sand bottom then liner, not sure if your pool is that era or concrete.

Adriese Williams · Answer

Fill, your insurance rates will be extremely high if you don't properly fill it. If you fix it your rates will still be high. Ask your insurance agent for some advice. No upside with a rental with a pool

Jordan Myer · Answer

I'd cover it with the mesh cover and then put some sort of fence around the pool so a child or pet doesn't walk on top of it

Colleen F. · Answer

@Conte Cuttino  also if you fill you have to get someone who knows how to fill a pool, not just a guy with fill.

Jerod Stanley · Answer

I would find out how much it would cost to fill.  I would assume by picture 30’x20x5’(depth average)= 112 cubic yards.  Find out how many cubic yards per load on a truck then divide that number by 112.  That will tell you how many loads you will need.  Find out the price per load.  If it is around the same price as the mesh I would fill it in and create more yard space instead of a potential safety hazard for kids. Let me know if you need anything.  I am a builder in area.

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