Hi Fellow Friends and Neighbors,
We are moving from San Diego to The Villages in the next 3-5 months (we are building a Seabrook in the Pinellas section).
We have a pool currently in San Diego, with solar heat, and are wonding what type of utility bills we can expect, IF we decide to do a pool again in our new home.
Typically, our electric/gas bill runs about $350 per month, every month. If we have to run the air or heat, then it quickly jumps well into the $450 range.
I am wondering if anyone knows what the expected increase in utility bills are for a home WITH AND WITHOUT a pool. Also, any thoughts on what T & D charges for a basic pool/spa (nothing fancy) with birdcage? $50K? $75K? I know that when we built our new pool/spa in San Diego, you could not get ANY type of pool built for under $75,000. Solar was an additional $7000 and it truly only works OK in the summer (and we have a true southern exposure backyard, currently).
My husband, Tom, will be retiring from the San Diego Police Dept. and is excited beyond belief, to soon get to, "Live The Dream" with all of his new Villager friends!
Any and ALL pool/spa feedback most welcomed! Including thoughts on NOT using T & D during the home building process and going with an outside pool construction company after closing (does this save you any $$ on property taxes if the pool is not in your original sales contract?).
Thanks again!
Angie in San Diego (for now!!)
