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Choosing your Swimming Pool

Once you have decided to install a swimming pool, think carefully about your needs when choosing the right pool for you. By selecting the correct pool for you needs, you can enjoy this feature for decades, and add significant value to your home. Why not use our guidelines to help you in deciding the best swimming pool for you:

Before you begin – Questions to ask:

• What is my budget?
  
  
• Is my garden suitable for a pool?
  
  
• Are there any council or zoning requirements?
  
  
• What should I know about Pool Safety?

What is my Budget?
Figure out how much money you have to invest in your new swimming pool. This will initially help you decide which type of pool you can have. Remember to keep in mind insurance costs, and any further maintenance.

Is my garden suitable for a pool?
Looking critically at your garden check it is large enough for a pool, and for its installation.

Are there any council or zoning requirements?
It is best to check with your local council to understand the requirements necessary in your area.

What should I know about Pool Safety?
In order to learn more about swimming pool safety, you can check our Safety Tips.

While you build your pool – Points to consider:

Time:
An In-ground pool can take between eight to twelve weeks, depending on the style and model you have requested - ask your contractor to get an estimated figure of how long it will take. Above-ground pools take a lot less time, usually only a couple of days.

Soil Movement:
If there is any rain during excavation for an in-ground pool, this could result in soil shifting and entering the excavation area.

After your pool is built – Points to consider:

Keep all warranties and guarantees:
Be sure to keep all the warranties and guarantees of equipment, materials and workmanship were given during your pool being built. This might help you later if you have any problems, and also gives you records of people you can contact if you have any questions.

You may not be able to use your swimming pool straight away:
Normally the chemicals added to the water require that you refrain from using the pool for a couple of days before it is safe to use. Check with your contractor if it is safe to use the pool right after construction, or if it is prudent to wait a couple of days.

Consider contacting someone for pool maintenance:
The best option is get quotes from several pool maintenance companies, before you can decide which is the best company for you. You can do this easily through our website. Always ask if they are associated to a trade association, or if they have references from previous customers for you own peace of mind.