| There is a lot of variety when it comes to above | | | | resin the pool is made of. |
| ground pool prices. There is no better form of | | | | Another type of pool that has hit the market is |
| entertainment and relaxation than an outdoor | | | | the rectangular pool. The prices for them that are |
| above ground pool however. This is especially true | | | | of a rectangular shape tend to be pretty steep. |
| in areas where it is hot and muggy in the summer | | | | This is primarily because this type of pool requires |
| and your body is left begging for a cool dip. Here | | | | a wrap around deck in order to maintain structural |
| is what you should know about above ground | | | | integrity. These pools do tend to last a very long |
| pool prices before you make a purchase. | | | | time and they look very nice but the price is |
| Kits VS Installation | | | | around $10,000 installed and it is very unlikely that |
| Many above ground pool companies only offer | | | | you can install this type of pool yourself unless |
| kits and do not actually install the pools | | | | you are a professional. |
| themselves. This is where the biggest differential | | | | If the typical prices sound a little too pricy for |
| in pricing comes from. An above ground kit will | | | | your budget then you might be interested to |
| cost anywhere from $1500 to $4500 on average. | | | | know that many stores like Sears and even |
| The installation on the other hand can run | | | | Wal-Mart have gotten into the market of selling |
| between $1000 and $3000 and is not typically | | | | their own cheap version of this kind of pool. |
| factored in with the price of a so called kit. | | | | These typically run between $200 and $900 |
| It is best whenever possible to find a company | | | | dollars and are cheaper when the pool season |
| that will provide the kit as well as the installation | | | | ends. At season end clearance sales you can |
| unless you are able to install the pool yourself. | | | | often get these pools for up to fifty percent off |
| You usually come out cheaper paying for the kit | | | | so if this is the route that you are going to take |
| and the installation through the same company | | | | it, it might be worth it to get one at the end of |
| since it means that you will be providing them | | | | summer and save it for the following year. They |
| with a double dose of business. | | | | are typically smaller than standard above ground |
| Pool Shapes | | | | pools. Also these pools will not last as long as |
| The above ground pool prices for oval pools are | | | | traditionally set up pools that are installed by a |
| higher on average than those for round pools. | | | | pool company. The average lifespan of a store |
| This is because the installation of oval above | | | | bought above ground pool is less than 3 years. |
| ground pools tends to be higher. Above ground | | | | Keep this in mind prior to making a large |
| pool prices are also determined by the amount of | | | | investment on this type of pool. |