Talk of The Villages Florida

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Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 589151)

I actually said the birdcage (basic birdcage) was itemized at $8000. That was the greatest part of the birdcage cost There are quite a few itemized items listed and I can't really segregate what may be pool related vs. birdcage related with other things specified. Some itemizations may even be related to both. Bottom line is that it would be impractical to even try to segregate birdcage related expenses as all were subtotaled into about 20 different itemizations - the base birdcage being just one of them. As for recommending them... I would at a heartbeat and would even use T&D again... and did so afterward to screen in our front entrance. Here are a couple pictures to give you an idea what the birdcage they installed looks like.

p.s. Using Challengers price estimate range per s/f that would come out to $8,648 to 10,810 for our birdcage size.

Your birdcaged pool area is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy it in good health.
Great photos.

After our visit, I checked into the prices and was told that a "two story birdcage" would be about $15,000 (we had assumed it would be a lot more).....and that the pool would be about $25,000.....for a total of about $40,000. I'm pretty sure there would be other small expenses.

The birdcages are GREAT as they keep all the little leaves and bugs out of the area..........plus it's a wonderful extension of the original lanai area.

Enjoy your beautiful pool and outdoor area.............

WE had one in our rental home end of last year; that's why we checked into it.......it was a two story high birdcage.

The grandbaby loved the heated pool and began swimming "motions" with her feet and arms......barely 6 months old. She also loved being held and guided under the waterfall. No hesitation or fear at all. First time in a pool.

We would definitely get one, hopefully in a gently used home so we don't have to go through all the building, etc.....and can literally "see it".......rather than imagine it........once we come to our final decision.

So many seem to buy homes and then rent them out, saving the good months for themselves........this is a wonderful option for those, like us, who might not want to stay through the summer months, but would enjoy other seasons during the year.

The home would be looked after while someone else is enjoying it, allowing us to keep our northern home to escape the heat....during the summer.

Thanks for sharing the photos...........

p.s. the two story birdcage with our rental home came with two doors......one on each side to exit by......it was pretty huge for that estimated price of $15,000 birdcage alone. Like a total "other" outdoor living area.