Thinking of replacing the liner, but looking for suggestions

[Orion]

Just an edit...one pool company quoted me $2400 for the full job in the Spring. Drain, replace with 28 mil liner of my choosing, then use my garden hose to refill. Not sure if this is a reasonable deal or not. I'd estimate that the water would cost $700 based on my meter rate (city water).

[aylad]

I don't know what part of the country you're from, but when I had mine replaced 2 years ago, that was very close to what I paid. Just check into the warranty he's willing to offer, and see if that includs smoothing/repair of the floor before the new liner is installed.

[Orion]

I live in New Jersey Janet.

I also called another pool store in the area and he quoted me $3400 for the full job, again with my own water supply to refill. But obviously he is quite a bit more expensive.

On the other hand, he did caution me on the "Chinese crap liners" that are on the market, so now I have to worry about that too.

[CarlD]

Hi Orion:
That's an old scare tactic. "The other guy sells crud. I have the only good product!" Ignore it.

I have a 16'x40' and it's a custom size. Still, a replacement liner is about $1000--for the liner. Add that to the water for $700, and you've got about $700 for the labor. Seems $2400 for the job is fair to me.

But get references. Not EVERY vender here is a scam artist, but you must hunt.