Why Waiting to Build Your Pool Could Cost You More
Look, I get it. Interest rates are high, prices aren’t exactly friendly, and the economy feels about as steady as a folding chair at a tailgate. You’re thinking, Maybe I should wait to build that pool. But let’s walk through it.
Q: Now just doesn’t seem like the right time. Interest rates are brutal, prices are up, and there’s too much uncertainty.
A: I hear you. But when was the last time you saw construction costs go down? That’s not how it works. Materials, labor—none of it’s getting cheaper. Waiting just means you’ll be paying more later. Locking in now secures today’s pricing before the next spike.
Q: Yeah, but if I finance, I’m paying way more than I would have a couple of years ago.
A: True, but interest rates go up and down. If they drop, you refinance. But if you wait and construction prices keep rising, you’re stuck paying more no matter what. Either you give a little more to the bank now, or a lot more to the builder later.
Q: What about concrete cancer? I don’t want to invest in something that might deteriorate.
A: That’s why you hire a builder who knows what they’re doing. The right mix, quality materials, proper construction—these things prevent problems down the road. A well-built pool isn’t a liability. It’s an investment.
Q: Still, the economy is a mess. Who knows what’s coming?
A: Exactly. If things get worse, you’ll be glad you already built your pool rather than trying to finance one in even tougher times. If things improve, you’ll have already locked in your investment while others are scrambling to catch up. Either way, waiting doesn’t put you ahead.
Q: But building now just feels reckless.
A: If this were some get-rich-quick scheme, maybe. But a pool isn’t just about market conditions—it’s about your quality of life. Your home. Your family. Your time spent making memories. That’s worth something no matter what the stock market is doing.
Q: What about supply chain delays? Won’t it take forever?
A: Only if you wait until everyone else starts scrambling. Getting on the schedule now means you’re swimming while they’re still waiting for permits.
If money, timing, and uncertainty weren’t concerns, would you want a pool? If the answer is yes, then the real question isn’t if you should do it. It’s when. And right now, sooner looks like the smarter move. So, do you wait and hope for a perfect moment that might never come? Or do you jump in and start enjoying your backyard the way you’ve always wanted? Let’s Talk About Your Pool.