Pools in Florida | Top 10 Questions Answered! | Lakewood Ranch Florida Pool Homes

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Lakewood Ranch Florida Pool Homes
#Floridalife is best enjoyed in the sun (sunshine state, right?) so most people moving to the area want to have a pool in their own backyard.
This raises a lot of questions about pool maintenance and cost, the benefits of adding a pool while building or buying a home with a pool, and much more! Today, we hope to answer those questions for you.
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Top Ten Pool FAQs We Answer In This Video:
1. Do I really need my own pool?
2. How much does it cost to add a pool? Should I build my pool with the home or separately?
3. What's the difference between saltwater and chlorine pools?
4. Why do I need a cage? Are there different types?
5. How much does it cost to maintain and care for the pool? Should I hire a company?
6. Do pools add value? How much should I expect to pay for a pool home?
7. How much does it cost to heat my pool and what type of heater should I get?
8. How do I keep the pool safe for my kids?
9. How long does pool equipment last?
10. Can I use the pool all year round?
Please note, we are not pool professionals, but we did a lot of research putting in our own pool and have worked with many buyers looking into pool homes, so we wanted to share that information with you! Contact a pool company for more specific questions on pools. We can refer you to someone, if you'd like!
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@babygirlfrankwhite 2 жыл бұрын

Great info guys thanks for sharing. Your pool looks awesome 😎

@cdb5662 Жыл бұрын

Great content. You know your stuff. Thanks!

@kurttruxal3575 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information. Thank you !

@SoldByChenkus 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@loveukraine7053 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great job, mush important information that I was interested... Thank you, thank you...

@franciscarojas9619 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@guptaland806 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot great video. Had no idea about the salt water thing and those cages always had me curious. Thought cages were only for bugs and critters but the UV thing completely slipped my mind.

@TechAndWanderlust 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@SoldByChenkus 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@priyaahluwalia3865 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the information. We are first time home buyers and thinking of Babcock Ranch. Your pool school really helped us understand a lot of things:-) Thanks so much!

@timothymcclain2150 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Really helpful. Thank you!!

@katrinreal 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your pool school :)...will help a lot of people make better decisions.

@onelliadurbin1654 3 жыл бұрын

I love it..

@cynthiagelmirez3738 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate your information. Very helpful👍🏾

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jenetteauletta6857 2 жыл бұрын

Your pool and cage are beautiful! I also live on the water and i love the open screen look. Who did you use to build your pool?

@Jessicameller 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are so personable and informative. My husband and I are hopefully planning for a move to Lakewood Ranch area next year pending our jobs allowing relocation. If we do, I'll definitely reach out to you!

@SoldByChenkus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We would love to help you find a home in Lakewood Ranch :)

@darrylmiller7327 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys thank you so much enjoyed your video gotta tell you very jealous right now your property looks fantastic my wife and I live in New Jersey but we are retiring to Florida right now we are looking at ocala had to cancel our vacation two years in a row now because of covid looking at Otow toured the villages in 2018 decided wasn't for us so keeping all options open.

@SoldByChenkus 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Darryl! Thanks for watching! If you decide to check out Lakewood Ranch, give us a call! We would love to help :)

@sweetkp691 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the process of building a pool. I love the edging of your pool is that considered a straight edge or cantilever over pour ? I want it to look modern but not sure which way to go .

@kennixox262 2 жыл бұрын

Get a pool that you can actually swim laps in or have a pool with swim jets. With a screen enclosure, make sure that the deck around it allows sufficient room to walk around AND so that you can use the pool brush/skimmer/vacuum handles without bumping into the screened enclosure. Buy a house a the type of pool that you want so that the previous owner pays for the installation.

@davidmiller5995 3 жыл бұрын

Great information we live in California and want to move to Sarasota and your information has been greatly appreciate it thank you

@Jobulll 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video and very helpful.

@SoldByChenkus 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe! Glad you found it helpful!

@RIKRRT 2 жыл бұрын

Which builders in Lakewood Ranch include a pool as an option? What is the size and material for your pool cage? Thanks for sharing the excellent video.

@pamelapiccinini5625 3 жыл бұрын

Well done enjoyed thinking of moving to Florida Defiantly need pool have salt water now

@DavidWolfeSanDiego 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular work on your videos. If you are doing all the production of these on your own - from shooting editing and optimizing and graphics - WOW VERY impressive. Are you ?

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

100% on our own! Thank you for the compliment! :)

@0795smiley 3 жыл бұрын

How well does having a pool in Florida when it rains so much? Is there a lot of overflow? Any concerns of water getting into the homes? Love how informative you guys are thank you:)

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jessica! Rainy season can cause some overflow on pools, but they all have drains for overflow or valves that help with this issue. And if they don't there is a way to add one to the pool! The water usually has a long way to go and has to go over the drain on the Lanai to even get close to the house, so that is not really a concern. Good question!

@2EmotyGames 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Really enjoying your videos! Do you by any chance remember the color of the pebble tech you used in your beautiful pool? Thx! Adam

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam! Thanks! I believe it is called "Aqua cool"!

@nicktognella3085 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. We are moving to Florida and want to have a small pool for our use.

@Jakery1057 2 жыл бұрын

Will a north facing pool get sun all day in Kissimmee mid summer?

@davidwelty9763 3 жыл бұрын

Great video but heat pumps are actually installed far more often in Florida than gas in the last 10 years.

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks for the insight! All builders use gas heaters in this area when building new construction pools and spas, so that's what we were referring to, but both are good options depending on the situation and area!

@bidunyayasamak Жыл бұрын

hello how much money did you paid for all thing without cage? thank you

@katiematzen2773 3 жыл бұрын

What type of pool is the way to go? Concrete, fiberglass, liner?? I dont seem to see many liner pools in Floroda (correct me if I'm wrong)....

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

The majority of the pools in this area are going to be concrete with varying finishes. This gives you the most options in customizing the pool and lasts the longest. Fiberglass can be cheaper but limited on size & style. Vinyl is the cheapest but needs to be replaced more often, which could get costly. Concrete would be my suggestion! :)

@katiematzen2773 3 жыл бұрын

@@SoldByChenkus isn't concrete rough to touch? So I guess if you wanted more options E.g. spill over hot tub, you couldn't get that with fiberglass; have to do concrete.

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

@@katiematzen2773 They cover it with a Pebbletc finish, still not super smooth but there are different finish options for the pools. But yes, anything special like the spill over hot tubs and additional features are more difficult with fiberglass, from what I've researched, but a pool company could give you more specifics!

@jeffinillinois 2 жыл бұрын

How about pool depth? Heard that insurance companies won't insure pools deeper than 6-6.5 feet. We want a usable pool 20 x 40 with a 8' deep end. Is this still doable?

@SoldByChenkus 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m honestly not sure if 8 feet is doable in this area for pool depth. That would be a question a pool company could definitely answer better for you!

@AM-fz5sj 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice pool ! Who did you use and just a rough estimate how much did it cost with pavers and all the extras ? Enjoy.

@andrewnicholas9954 3 жыл бұрын

Who are referrals for building a pool. I like in the Tampa Bay Area.

@atransitionallife5166 3 жыл бұрын

What pool builders do you recommend in the tampa bay area?

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

We used Pool Perfection out of Largo and they were great! Not sure about any other pool companies in that area, but happy to recommend some in the Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area. The Tampa Bay Home Show is a great resource to find companies for pools and all home projects!

@Peter-ok9bj 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I would like to meet you when I come down in July. Now 3 questions You missed in the video. 1- can you add the Pool price to the mortgage when buying a new home without a pool? 2- You did not mention how much is the monthly cost of pool maintnance if you use a pool service? 3- can you use solar heating to handle all the electrical needs to keep the pool warm? Thanks.

@SoldByChenkus 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter! We would love to meet you, as well! We answer those questions in the Blog post because we were even more detailed when writing it out, but if you are building new then yes, you can add the pool into the mortgage. Most pool companies charge between $85-200/month to service it, depending on what you have them do (so shop around and find a good price!) and Solar is definitely effective, if positioned in the right spot for the pool! Hope that helps! :)

@Peter-ok9bj 4 жыл бұрын

Great!!! Do you also work as a buyer agent? I will try to set up an appointment as soon as Florida let's me come down without quarantining.

@catherinevidal6326 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, what is the size of your pool? it looks great :)

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Catherine! It is 25x14 on the main rectangle parts. Hope that helps!

@marks3478 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. My wife and I are thinking of adding a pool to our home in Bradenton. Can you give me some pool company referrals? Thanks.

@SoldByChenkus 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark! We used a company out of Largo called Pool Perfection and loved them. I have clients that have used Superior Pools. Bulldog Pools, Pools by Design, and Jackson Custom Pools. I recommend getting a quote from a few companies!

@marks3478 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoldByChenkus Thanks for the info!!!

@raccotton5692 3 жыл бұрын

How about Heating pool in the cold months in Florida

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

It can get expensive depending on the type of heater you have, but we heat ours until about January and then wait until March to start heating it again for use. If you have a hot tub, definitely year-round!

@vixyswillie 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative guys - thanks! You didn’t address solar as an option for heating a pool. Could you discuss that here in the comments? Particularly interested to know: (1) Is solar the best heating option, even considering installation costs? (2) Is it worth waiting longer to watch for a salt water pool home that already has solar vs converting over from another heating source after purchase? Thanks!

@SoldByChenkus 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick! We mention solar as an option in the full blog post, but I apologize for not mentioning it in the video, as well. Despite this being the Sunshine State, solar heaters are not as common, but they can be effective depending on the yard, pool placement, and amount of sunlight your heater would get. I admit that I am not as familiar with the costs of those, but here is some info that might help www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/solar_hot_water/pools/q_and_a/index.htm

@vixyswillie 4 жыл бұрын

Sold By Chenkus Very helpful - thanks so much! Keep up the great work. 👍🏻

@SoldByChenkus 4 жыл бұрын

@@vixyswillie Thank you so much!

@sc1881 4 жыл бұрын

Can I ask what company you went with? I live in Sarasota FL on Palmer ranch....right now I have an estimate and I believe we are being over charged....I never building a pool before so....kinda worried. We are going with a geometric shaped pool...no special features, no waterfall, no spa, just stairs, bench, cage, heater, salt system and pavers.....they are quoting us over 60 Thousand. To me it seems very high considering we are keeping it very basic.

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry I just saw this now! I would say that is a bit high since most pools with spas and heaters are around $60k. We used Pool Perfection out of Largo but Coast to Coast, Bulldog Pools, and Waterscapes are all in this area and I have heard good things! Hopefully it is working out for you!

@shwetadesai857 Жыл бұрын

How frequently you need to add salt ?

@SoldByChenkus Жыл бұрын

Not very often.. maybe a couple of times a year. We did an updated video with more details on this! Check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrCGkpOg3djPhGQ.html

@anniee.2567 3 жыл бұрын

May I ask how much case cost for the pool?

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Annie! The cage ranges in price depending on what you get, between $10,000 up to $20,000 for a larger one.

@anniee.2567 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your info. I love your video.🙏🙏🙏

@trevorpanno516 3 жыл бұрын

Do you like to make your own pool rules?

@AmoreHk 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you know what is the interior color of your pool? I really want that color! :) thanks!

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

It is a Pebble Tec finish - Stone scapes Aqua Blue

@AmoreHk 3 жыл бұрын

@@SoldByChenkus thank you so much for replying!

@jc2604 Жыл бұрын

The cages in FL are fugly.

@rezarezapour 3 жыл бұрын

My wife loves your hat. Can she buy one somewhere?

@SoldByChenkus 3 жыл бұрын

Publix in Lakewood Ranch sells them!

@louisschmidt2129 Жыл бұрын

Cages are nice until hurricane comes they are the first to get destroyed

@SoldByChenkus Жыл бұрын

True.. but they are easily fixed! Luckily hurricanes aren't super common in our area, so I will take the cage 100% of the time over the small chance it gets ripped.