[electricblue]

Hello,
Just looking for info on whether to build pool and spa with new construction or wait and do as add-on? Any thoughts or advise would be helpful. Same for summer kitchen? Thank you..

[Dreamer61]

Since you're going through the process now, personally I would do it now. That way it will be finished and you'll be enjoying your new home and you won't have to think about it.

[GilchristCruisers]

Originally Posted by electricblue

Hello,
Just looking for info on whether to build pool and spa with new construction or wait and do as add-on? Any thoughts or advise would be helpful. Same for summer kitchen? Thank you..

We put our pool in "after-market". Other than having the side and back yards a mess for about 2 months, it wasn't a particularly difficult process. Decided not to add a Summer kitchen, but in hindsight probably would have done that during the build - or at least get the wiring and plumbing in.

[electricblue]

We are moving into Gilchrest as well. I was wondering if we would save a lot of money having it built after-market or would it just make sense to do now. Thanks....

[jchase]

We did it when building our house, glad we did!

[kittygilchrist]

had the pool in when building. you can't beat the planning with t and d for selection of style colors, shape, etc. I am glad I used them. I had the summer kitchen prep done but am waiting to finish it up later. decided to skip the venting and use a free standing grill so I can replace it as needed...
welcome to TV!

[jimbo2012]

if u have the rough in done for the kitchen u will save $10,000 with after market.

Pool about 15K savings

So U can save $25K

[Meddick]

We are buying a spec house without a summer kitchen. Is it possible (and feasible) to install a summer kitchen with a sink if there has been no plumbing rough in?

Can a duct for a gas grill be reasonably installed without having any rough in for this being done by TV?

Of course, it I can't install a sink, maybe I will have to settle for a beer keg tap.

[Happinow]

Build it now!!! We had ours built when constructing our house (both pool and summer kitchen) and our neighbors are now, after 1 1/2 years, putting a pool. It is kind of a mess. Noise, tearing up our lawns.....they said it would take about 16 weeks! Your house, pool and summer kitchen will take less time to build than that.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Meddick

We are buying a spec house without a summer kitchen. Is it possible (and feasible) to install a summer kitchen with a sink if there has been no plumbing rough in?

Can a duct for a gas grill be reasonably installed without having any rough in for this being done by TV?

The gas grill requires a vent hood simple install along with a in ground tank, again simple install.

Sink can be done, here's the issue the drain needs to connect to the sewer line, U don't want to rip up the slab, so my guess is the pipe needs to go around the perimeter of the house and hook up in front where you see a white cap.

The hot & cold water can be routed thru the attic or walls depends on the model U have.

Call 3 plumbers and get costs and ideas.....it can absolute be done.

I see folks paying upto and maybe over 20K to have the builder do it, it just don't cost that much look at it, add up $$$ the appliances the elec and plumbing you have to be able to get it done for $8-12K, but shop trades outside the villages for lower prices.

Remember all the contractors here think we R old and rich.........

Originally Posted by Happinow

Build it now!!! We had ours built when constructing our house (both pool and summer kitchen) and our neighbors are now, after 1 1/2 years, putting a pool. It is kind of a mess. Noise, tearing up our lawns.....they said it would take about 16 weeks! Your house, pool and summer kitchen will take less time to build than that.

If it takes 4 months to put a pool in they must be working part time a few days a week.

A gunite pool should take about 6 weeks.

Now if you really want something to consider look at Sun Pools fiberglass pools install time < 10 days, save about $10,000 ++++

Sun is the company that T&D uses when they install glass pools, less up keep no resurfacing ($6-7,000 in 5 years or so) or leaching of concrete junk in the pool for over a year.

Much easier to clean, comes in many colors & sizes, I have one and know several neighbors that went that route.

[Meddick]

Jimbo,

Thanks for the information.

Don

[Golfingnut]

We went with the pool but not the summer kitchen. Decided a grill on its own outdoor patio an put in a bar near the pool with frig, water and elec allowing entertaining but not a full kitchen. We are now very happy with that decision.

[keithwand]

Do it with the build and enjoy it when you move in.

[jimbo2012]

But then isn't your going to look like 99% of everyone elses?

After market is more customizable I think.

[gmcneill]

Generally speaking, add-ons and extras- pools, kitchens, window treatments, etc.- that are included as part of the build will be more costly but also more convenient; add-ons and extras that are included after the build are less convenient but also less expensive.

The factor of convenience vs. expense is the prime consideration in making such decisions.