Whats the budget for a build like this?
"MY" Initial estimate/budget was $1000-$1500 because I figured I had a good idea what everything cost wholesale, and thought I had a good idea what everything else would cost....needless to say we are already at about double that and have not bought the liner or stone yet
Here is a quick run down:
Bridge: lumber, outdoor deck screws, wood glue, few saw blades, wood sealer and me breaking my back lugging around the lumber $284.61
Pump: PerformancePro Artesian2 A2-1/8-39 Low RPM Pump $685
Surface Skimmer: Savio Compact $300
Waterfall Box: SAVIO Living Ponds $400
Filter: Aqua UV Ultima 2000 2" $800
Initial plumbing: $149.27
bottom drain $100
100' of 2" flex PVC $400
20' of 1" flex pvc $40
Retaining wall and cinder blocks for waterfall and different levels etc "so far": $310.90
One day of labor for two guys "so far" $180
Spent "so far": $3649.78
"Estimate" on Stone $1500-2000 (averages $0.18-$0.25 per pound)
Estimate on Underlayment and liner $1210
Total job estimate as of right now $6359-$6859