Things to Consider

Before Building a

Swimming Pool

Why have a

pool?

Start as you would with any big project by establishing your reasons for wanting a pool.

These will have a big influence on its shape, depth, size and possibly even the type of

construction. Will you use it for laps, recreation or relaxing? Is it for your children and

their friends, to enhance a view, or to act as a focal point for the garden?

Is my site up

to it?

Swimming pools are easier to build on a level site so if your section slopes steeply,

construction costs will be higher. Ground conditions such as a high water table or very

sandy, rocky or unstable soil will also make building trickier. Do you live in an area prone

to earthquakes, slips, stormwater run-off or flooding? You may need to commission a

geo-technical engineering report or, at the very least, have soil tests done to assess the

site’s suitabilit

Where do I

put it?

View of the pool from inside the house and the rest of garden. Adding lighting or

water features will make it more attractive when not in use. Being able to see the

pool from the house is essential if you have children.

Once you’ve decided on the type of pool, it’s time to work out where to position it. First,

check council and building regulations regarding site coverage allowance, pool fencing

requirements, proximity to wastewater fields and so forth, as well as the location of

utilities such as gas, electrical, telephone, cable and water lines. Other factors to consider

include:

Alternatives to

chemical cleaning

The natural pool is a new trend finding favour with those who dislike pool chemicals and

prefer a more naturalistic look in their gardens. These in-ground pools are lined but rely

on natural processes and filtering, including plants, to keep the pool clea

Build it above or

below the ground?

The first question to consider when determining your pool’s construction is whether the

pool should be in the ground or above it. Soil excavation and removal is costly but in-

ground pools generally have a more permanent feel than most above-ground types.

However, if you have a steep site it may be cheaper, faster and easier to install an above-

ground fibreglass pool with a surrounding deck, especially if access is tricky. If you’re

not sure which type of pool is best for you, talk to local pool contractors, ideally those

recommended by people you trust

What materials

should I use?

The two most popular materials used for pool construction in New Zealand are concrete

and fibreglass composite. Vinyl pools, used more overseas than here, are another option.

They have a pre-formed flexible liner, which fits into the hole and is attached to a

reinforced wall frame made of steel, aluminium or a non-corrosive polymer.

Talk to us

66 Harris Ct Wodonga, VIC 3690

Australia

+61 432 172 451

www.everlastpools.com.au

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