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The Pros of Adding a Spa to Your Inground Swimming Pool Area

Chad Maag • October 16, 2023

Adding an inground swimming pool to your backyard is a luxury, but have you thought about how you could make it even more satisfying? A spa elevates the poolside experience in a variety of ways and opens up even more possibilities for your outdoor living space.

Some of the ways a spa can enhance your swimming pool area include:

Year-round enjoyment
Health benefits
Higher property value
Low maintenance

If you’re ready to dive into this topic, so are we, so keep reading.

Year-Round Enjoyment

In the Midwest, most inground swimming pools are used from June until early September. While it’s possible to use a heated pool earlier or later in the summer season, it’s most common to only have consistent use in the hottest part of the year.

When you add a spa, though, you’ll have year-round usability. Even on cold winter nights, you can enjoy stepping into the warm, soothing water of your own personal spa. This gives you plenty of opportunity to use your yard throughout the year – making it more inviting and useful.

Health Benefits

Having an inground fiberglass swimming pool in your backyard can carry several health benefits. Everyday Health lists some, including burning a lot of calories, boosting heart health, and strengthening your brain and lungs.

What you might not know is that adding a spa to your property offers additional health perks. Here are some of them:

Reduced stress. The combination of heat and the sound of water can relax not only your body but also your mind. Soaking is a great way to relax and forget the stresses of the day, which can lead to a better mood overall.
Pain relief. If you’re often stiff and sore, the warm water and massaging jets of a spa can help relieve your discomfort. Particularly if you have chronic pain, such as that occurring with arthritis, talk to your doctor or physical therapist about whether regular soaks in a spa or hot tub are right for you.
Improved sleep. The relaxation of sitting in hot water can lead to you feeling more drowsy and ready to nod off when bedtime comes. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, see if a soak in the early evening helps.
Better mobility. For those with joint problems or limited mobility, a bubbling spa can provide some relief and better range of motion. You can move your joints more easily and perform some gentle stretches and exercises in the buoyancy and comfort of the warm water.

Higher Property Value

If you’re a homeowner, you may think about ways to boost the value of your home, so you can sell it more easily and at a higher price when the time comes. A pool is a great investment, and so is anything you add to your outdoor living area, including a spa.

In addition to it being a lovely feature to catch the eye of potential buyers, a well-maintained spa and pool area show house hunters that your property is kept up. Those who keep up their outdoor areas are more likely to also pay attention to regular maintenance that needs to be done. After all, if you weren’t bothering to address plumbing issues in your home or winterize your property, you likely wouldn’t be bothered to take good care of a pool and spa. Buyers know this.

Low Maintenance

If you already have an inground swimming pool, you’re familiar with the maintenance required. Adding minimal time and effort is plenty when you include a spa in your outdoor living space. All of the tasks you need to do with your swimming pool, you’ll do with your spa in a modified way.

For example, cleaning your spa will be far less time-consuming than cleaning your pool. Maintaining the right chemical balance is also more straightforward, as the smaller water volume is easier to manage. You’ll need to change the filters regularly, but the filtration system for a spa is more user-friendly than that of a swimming pool. Even removing and replacing the cover is a quick and easy job that one person can handle, unlike the chore of covering and uncovering an inground swimming pool.

Of course, if you have a company servicing your pool annually or throughout the swimming season, it’s likely the same professionals can also service your spa – saving you even more time and effort.

Conclusion

Adding a spa to your pool area is a great way to get more use out of the space, improve your health, boost your property value, and enjoy lower maintenance. It's an investment in yourself, your health, and your home.