does the cost of home insurance increase if you get a pool?

Question

I live an ohio and want to buy a house with in above ground pool

Answer 1

i have an in-ground pool and was kind of curious of the same thing so i did some research. yes it does increase your policy premium. how much depends on a lot of circumstances. check it out:

http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_does_having_a_pool_affect_homeowners_insurance
http://www.insurance.com/Article.aspx/New_Pool__Your_Homeowners_Policy/artid/169

i think i may increase my liability coverage.

Answer 2

Only if the insurers know you have one.

Of course, keeping it a secret is tough.

The insurance cost increases, but so does the value of the home, especially noteworthy if you plan on renting, selling, or mortgaging.

Answer 3

Don't do it.

Yes, your insurance goes up.

Yes, there are other safety rules by the city.

Yes, it is a monster that has to be kept clean and ph balanced. Every week, the pool man expense.

Answer 4

don,t know Ohio laws, but here where I,m from definatly YES, cause if someone gets hurt, like slipping & hurts there head, or heaven forbid the other thing. you should have coverage for that.

Answer 5

i heard it only increases if it's in-ground.

Answer 6

it sure does....