Scott, my wife and I reached out to the family member who is in a position to help us with the issues regarding variances and permits. He thinks it is excessive to remove all that stuff and do all that work, especially the fence, when we will be applying for the fence variance and correcting any and all issues including the take down of existing structures, which will be in the way of our new project. He has advised us to sit tight while he makes a few calls and that we should hear from him shortly. As soon as I get his call back, I will call you with his input.

Pools and spas are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The multitude of choices often leads homeowners to engage the professional services of a swimming pool designer. It is the designer’s task to develop and design a landscape plan for the family which will integrate a pool into their overall landscape.
The designer will evaluate the existing features of the yard such as the position of the sun, location of tall trees on or just off the property and views on or off the property. All these elements need to be considered in determining the optimum placement of the pool. By asking the family how they intend to use the pool (exercise, relaxing and/or entertaining), and, if they would like a patio, outdoor kitchen or firepit to complement the pool, the pool designer has ascertained their needs and desires for the pool area.
The answers to these questions have a direct influence on the overall design of the pool and patio area and the swimming pool designer now has all the necessary information gathered to develop a landscape plan for the homeowner.

Scott – Ok. We actually have a gigantic rectangular tarp, which is
what the previous owners used to cover the pool. It is large enough to
cover both the pool and the (non-hot) tub. Previously they used
rectangular containers of water as weights. Daniel reported that he
had been advised that bags of water are better, and that they require
a larger cover. So, we don’t know if this cover is large enough or
not. Do you want to come by and look at it, and if it is big enough
we’ll go with it, but if not we’ll measure for something else? Also,
the pool has not been serviced for several weeks (obviously), so it is
full of leaves and the chemicals are probably quite off-balance. Do we
need to do something about that before closing the pool?
Thanks,
Laura

The average cost for filing for a swimming pool permit is about $500.
Including engineering drawing and town permit fees. In some situations Dec permit are required, if you are close to any wet lands natural water streams or natural preserved areas. Dec permits require much more information’s and they take a lot longer to get and also much more money the process could take months to years in some situations. Here at Gappsi we handle all permits in house we have our own expediter in house, and we generate all info for the permit process as fast as possible. Usually in permit applications the most important factors are: set back from property lines and every town and village has different rules and requirements, fence height and standard gaps within bars, line of clearing and revalidation plants, the finial swimming pool inspection includes that the pool are is safe and all gates and doors leading to pool have to be self-locking and child proof. Often new rule apply like the gates used to open going in the pool area now they have to open going out. The property tax increase for installing a swimming pool are not as high as everyone thinks the average out to be $ 500 to &1000 in most areas accept in certain areas they are based on the increased value of the house . for more information please visit our website at www.gappsi.com

When choosing a company to install your pool you should always choose one with experience, a long history of successful high quality jobs and happily satisfied customers. If these are some of the qualities you would like in the company you choose to design and install your pool then Gappsi is the place for you. We give all of our customer’s undivided attention and focus our skills on their job to give them the best experience and outcome possible. We will start you off with a free estimate, then build a design for you with our state of the art computer software, then when you are satisfied with the design we will start building and before you know it you will have a beautiful new pool.