So the contest and the debate wages on. Each side offering up their very latest advancements and innovations each passing new year. So in the end, which type of pool is the best choice for you? Why not examine some of the pros and cons of in ground and above ground pools for yourself and then see what you decide.
In the end there is simply no debating the fact that an inground pool is a higher quality pool. It will last almost forever if it's properly cared for and being that it is after all made of cement it is also far more durable. Also who among us doesn't appreciate high quality tile work?
Now for the downside of a nice big tiled in in ground pool. That is that the cost of having one installed has simply gone through the roof in recent decades. In fact you my be shocked to learn that the in ground pool that you picture in hour head will now run you as much as $300,000.
This is why so many people, after coming to the realization that the huge in ground pool of their dreams is simply out of reach, subsequerntly opt for above ground pools. No they don't have the permanence factor of an in ground or built in pool but you simply can't ignore the astronomical price difference.
Still another item to consider when it comes to the pros and cons of in ground vs above ground pools is return on your investment dollar when you eventually do go to sell your home. Fact: You will take a financial hit on an built in pool. That is that you won't get the money you put in, back out on the sale of your home. On the other hand, far less expensive above ground pools can be a break even deal and do make a home more enticing in a competitive home sales market.