Perma Pools Educational Blog

KeyBank offers affordable loans to finance your new pool. KeyBank can help you realize your dream of a new swimming pool. Through our KeyBank Pool Program, you can dive right in with affordable loan solutions to get your project started. Why finance with Key? Simple application process with quick access to loan proceeds Fixed rates with flexible terms - up to 12 years to repay No equity or appraisal needed Call Michael Bast at (317) 497-5203 or (317) 885-4145 Michael_j_bast@keybank.com Direct Phone - 317-781-6351  Read More

Topics: What are the costs of a swimming pool

Here at Perma Pools, our mission as educators in the pool industry is to answer all your questions—the common, the technical, and even the bizarre. The most common question? Cost. Whether vinyl liner or concrete or fiberglass pools, whether extravagant or minimalistic aesthetics, people want to know about how much they're going to spend. You ask; we answer. How much does an inground pool cost? Most vinyl liner pools cost $65,000 - $85,000 upfront and $11,500 in maintenance over 10 years. Fiberglass pools cost $75,000 –$100,000 upfront and only $3,760 in maintenance over 10 years.  Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, Vinyl Liner Pool Articles, What are the costs of a swimming pool, What are the key questions for a pool buyer

The border around your pool is often referred to as the coping. This is the transition edge of where your pool patio meets the entire perimeter of your pool shell. It can consist of many different types of materials. Above is a feau brick pattern done  Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What are the costs of a swimming pool

So your family wants to have a new In-Ground Swimming Pool installed during 2019. Our average priced pool last year, including all options, but excluding landscaping, exceeded a price of $60,000! Add in landscaping and more money if your pool is higher than the average and it is no wonder that we are often asked what we know about financing an in ground pool in Indiana in 2019! If you are relying on financing for your pool, this is something you will want to explore BEFORE you spend too much time on the pool buying process!  Read More

Topics: What are the costs of a swimming pool, How do I decide on a pool, What are the key questions for a pool buyer

Being in the swimming pool industry for over 30 years, I have been asked many times by potential pool buyers if a pool was really worth all the money they will put into it? This question always starts a great debate and as a pool professional, I would like to shead some light on the subject and answer some of the questions you might be pondering...  Read More

Topics: Indiana Swimming Pool Issues, What are the costs of a swimming pool, How do I decide on a pool, What are the key questions for a pool buyer

I have been in the pool business for over 30 years and homeowners are always asking me about swimming pool heat systems. People don't like cold water! So I hope this helps you.  Read More

Topics: What are the costs of a swimming pool, How do I decide on a pool

Indianapolis swimming pool builders construct their pool decks out of a variety of materials that vary greatly in cost. So what kind of pool patio is best for you? Regular gray concrete? Stamped concrete? Concrete pavers? Stone pavers? Assuming a 1,000 SF pool patio, you could pay as little as $5,000 or as much as $34,000 depending on your selections.  Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What are the costs of a swimming pool

Indiana inground pool financing--“It ain’t like it used to be!” So how do people pay for a pool? Cash is good. But a loan can be helpful! Before the great recession, there were lots of financing programs that made it easy to buy a pool. There were programs that allowed you to finance up to 125% of the value of your home; some programs would presume that the cost of your pool would add dollar for dollar to the fair market value of your house; another program would allow you to “state your income” without verification…..these features are nothing but a fairy tale today.  Read More

Topics: What are the costs of a swimming pool, How do I decide on a pool

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Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What construction practices are best, What are the costs of a swimming pool

I was sitting with a young family in Brownsburg on Wednesday going over swimming pool pricing. “All of these prices I can understand,” said Ted, “But I really don’t get this auto cover pricing.” Ted’s wife gazed at me in agreement with Ted. So what does an automatic pool cover cost in Central Indiana? “Why so much?” Ted asked again.  Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What are the costs of a swimming pool