Should You Add a Pool to Your Orlando Home?

There are many home improvements that add value to your Orlando home, but none add quite as much fun as a pool. Depending on where your home is located, having a pool may increase re-sale value because buyers in certain areas look for homes that already have pools installed.

A pool can provide relaxation, recreation, and health benefits during the summer months, and in some areas of the country, all year long. Before you get started putting in that pool, there are a few things to be aware of and prepare for.

Usage

The first thing to consider before you decide on adding a pool to your Orlando home is how often you will actually use it. Pool maintenance and installation are expensive, so if you can't use it often, adding a pool doesn’t make much sense.

Surface Area

Before beginning construction of either an above-ground or in-ground pool, you need to check your surface area—not the pool's, your land's. It should be relatively flat. If your Orlando home is on an incline, you need to create a stable, level base, and that could add a great deal of expense to your pool construction.

Air Space

The air above the site for your pool is important too. Most importantly, never place a pool beneath electrical wires. The area above your pool should also be clear of hanging branches. In fact, it’s a good idea to choose a spot with no close trees. While they make for great shade in the hot summer sun, they also make for harder clean-up and constant skimming because of falling leaves.

Fence it In

There is one final consideration before you jump in—a fence. A security fence is important to keep neighborhood children from invading your pool when you aren't around. A fence is also a crucial safety feature for pets and people. You don’t want anyone or anything accidentally falling into your pool.

If you would like to buy or sell an Orlando home with a pool, we can help. Contact us today at 407-876-5771.