I was just reading the '60s thread, where someone mentioned that pools are more expensive now. I'm curious what is driving the costs. Initial investment, or keeping the pool going? Materials, construction labor, insurance, lifeguards, pool chemicals/maintenance? (In other words, is there one specific thing where, if we could find a cost-effective alternative, it would encourage more pools to be built.)
Right now this is academic, but after I win that big lottery ticket, this information will come in handy. :D
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Probably the items that drive up costs the most in any operating business is liability insurance and salaries. In this litigious-crazy society, the premiums for liability insurance have gone out of sight. We now have to protect everyone from womb to the tomb these days as many people don't want to take responsibility for their actions. My 2 cents' worth.
Probably the items that drive up costs the most in any operating business is liability insurance and salaries. In this litigious-crazy society, the premiums for liability insurance have gone out of sight. We now have to protect everyone from womb to the tomb these days as many people don't want to take responsibility for their actions. My 2 cents' worth.
