I have a figures of circa Bt20k per sqm for pool construction but zero breakdown of how we get to Bt20k per sqm.

Forgive my simple backward assumptions but we are basically installing a hole in the ground here, not sending a rocket into space !

I can install a hole of any size via Somchai and his digger for a rounding error in annual spend.

Rebar and concrete is just a mathematical calculation once you know how much to order and you can easily over engineer at a factorial of the aforementioned rebar and concrete price.

A finish in some form of "crete" or pebble is again, surely a per sqm calculation such that 20m x 10m x 2m = 400sqm and if it was Bt50 per sqm, it would be Bt20k :)

So has anyone got an invoice along the lines of Items 1 to 20, Bt100 each and then another line of Profit Bt2.5m ? because if you do research, all you see for 20 years is Bt20k per sqm like a mantra and it may well be that and I never refuse anyone a profit but when the bathroom fitter says £20k to fit a new bathroom or £0 not to fit a new bathroom, you know you're getting shafted.

How did you get on with Bagwain in your last thread?

https://aseannow.com/topic/1388548-ballpark-pool-cost-options-where-to-start/

3 hours ago, treetops said:

How did you get on with Bagwain in your last thread?

https://aseannow.com/topic/1388548-ballpark-pool-cost-options-where-to-start/

I gave him some of the variables that are involved to be able to come up with a quote. He was given a ballpark figure as a start.

He is wanting a complete breakdown without taking into account a heap of questions that need answering 1st.

Same as getting a house build or a bathroom quote. Lots of questions before a BOQ is given.

Best he gets Somchai to build his simple hole in the ground!

On 4/29/2026 at 1:57 PM, Bagwain said:

I gave him some of the variables that are involved to be able to come up with a quote. He was given a ballpark figure as a start.

He is wanting a complete breakdown without taking into account a heap of questions that need answering 1st.

Same as getting a house build or a bathroom quote. Lots of questions before a BOQ is given.

Best he gets Somchai to build his simple hole in the ground!

Yes as i have just had a house built i can see the huge amount variables associated with planning even a bedroom let alone a pool
What pool robot would you recommend as a daily vacuum is starting to get less fun that the first few months

11 hours ago, kwak250 said:

Yes as i have just had a house built i can see the huge amount variables associated with planning even a bedroom let alone a pool
What pool robot would you recommend as a daily vacuum is starting to get less fun that the first few months

I haven't had a lot to do with robots.

Although I believe "Maytronics" is one of the better brands (That's the mother company) and they are expensive.

Plus they have expensive consumerables.

There are plenty on the market now but mostly Chinese.

Just now, Bagwain said:

I haven't had a lot to do with robots.

Although I believe "Maytronics" is one of the better brands (That's the mother company) and they are expensive.

Plus they have expensive consumerables.

There are plenty on the market now but mostly Chinese.

Yes plenty on Lazada but i have learnt a long time ago about cheaper items being sh7te and lasting only a few months
Even the expensive ones are lucky to last more than 2-3 years which is a concern if paying 60-70k or more

Just now, kwak250 said:

Yes plenty on Lazada but i have learnt a long time ago about cheaper items being sh7te and lasting only a few months
Even the expensive ones are lucky to last more than 2-3 years which is a concern if paying 60-70k or more

If you are vacuuming daily, then it's too much. Once a week is plenty.

Start sweeping to the main drain. 1 of each a week is plenty, unless you have blow in problems.