Is My Backyard Big Enough For A Swimming Pool?

Contacting a pool builder near you for an on-site evaluation is the best way to find out what size, shape, or style of inground pools will work with your yard. Many of Thursday Pools’ independent dealers will provide a complimentary evaluation and estimate for creating a beautiful pool in your available space.   When the pool builder arrives, it will be helpful if you have a copy of your surveyor report or plot plan available. This plan details your lot specifications and property lines, along with your house and any other structures, and helps ensure you get the most accurate estimate. Here are some common factors that can affect the size of the swimming pool your yard can accommodate:   Property Line Setbacks: Many states, counties, and cities have regulations outlining how close your swimming pool can be to your property line, especially if your yard wraps around to the front of your house.   Septic System or Underground Utilities: Before choosing the size and depth of your pool, your local utility company will have to come out and mark the locations of all septic systems and underground utilities in the yard. You may discover your yard is large enough […]

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The Langdons Get a Lil Bob | Thursday Pools

Meet the Langdons: Steve and Maya Langdon live in, Oak Park, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. Steve is a brand manager for a well-known online outdoor clothing retailer, and Maya is a yoga instructor. Steve and Maya both adore outdoor adventure, and fitness is very important to them. Their daughter Ellie is almost two years old. Ellie also loves adventure–she’s always up for a jaunt in her stroller, and there’s nothing she loves more than being out in the sunshine. It’s really important to Steve and Maya to teach Ellie about the joys of being playful and feeling healthy and strong. The Langdons have decided to get a pool. Steve and Maya are both big on research. When they first started thinking about getting a pool, they were worried that their backyard wasn’t big enough to accommodate a pool while leaving enough room for some grass for Ellie to play in. However, they soon discovered that there are several great pool designs for smaller yards that will allow them to have a fabulous inground pool and still have ample space for a patio and yard. And because they want a low maintenance pool that will give them the best resale value […]

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