How much does a Swimming Pool cost?

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Things to consider when planning your new Pool

When building a new pool there are many other factors to consider other than the price:

The shape and size of your swimming pool. Have a considered how and who will be utilizing it. Is it for physical exercise, entertainment, or just so the kids can have a dip?
Where will the pool be installed? Your soil type, how rocky the terrain is and what trees you have around are only some of the factors that will influence the size and location of your pool.
Municipal requirements. What are the municipality's requirements are important to consider when planning your pool.
What pool surrounds are required by law.

Employing a swimming pool contractor

Building a swimming pool: Whether you're searching for an above-ground or in-ground swimming pool made from fibreglass, concrete, or vinyl, a swimming pool you will need to employ the skills of a professional pool builder. They can help you to make the right selection depending on your situation.

What kinds of pools are offered?

There are typically three types of pools on offer from our Pool experts across South Africa

Gunite Pools
Fibreglass Pools
Vinyl Lined Pools

How much does a fibreglass swimming pool cost?

Pros and cons of fibreglass pools include:

Easy maintenance
Fast installation
Low maintenance costs
Looks beautiful
Highly durable and long-lasting
The most expensive option
Don’t allow for much customisation

How much does a concrete/gunite swimming pool cost?

There are benefits and downsides to concrete pools:

Very durable with a long life
Highly flexible customisation
Require heavy maintenance
Need high amounts of chemicals
High maintenance costs
Long installation process

How much does a Vinyl liner swimming pool cost?

Here are some advantages and disadvantages of vinyl-lined pools:

Cost-effective installation
Great for size and shape personalisation
Repels algae
Need to replace the lining regularly
Low resale value

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Pool security and fencing

There are stringent standards governing swimming pool fencing, mostly to secure children from drowning. This is something you need to factor into the cost of a pool.

In terms of SANS 10400-D the following requirements must be met for swimming pools and swimming baths:

A wall or fence must be provided by the owner of a site which contains a swimming pool or a swimming bath to ensure that no person can have access to such pool or bath from any street or public place or any adjoining site other than through:
- self-closing and self-latching gate with provision for locking in such wall or fence, or
- A building where such building forms part of such wall or fence.
A wall or fence shall be provided in any interconnected complex which contains a swimming pool or swimming bath to ensure that no person can have access to such pool or bath from any street or public place or anywhere within the complex other than through a self-closing and self-latching gate with provision for locking in such wall or fence.
Such wall or fence and any such gate therein shall be not less than 1.2 metres high, measured from the ground level, and shall not contain any opening that will permit the passage of a 100mm diameter ball.
The construction requirements of any steel fence or gate must comply with the requirements in SANS 1390.

What to ask your swimming pool expert when requesting a quotation.

When it is time for acquiring a quotation be sure to ask the following questions:

Are you a certified swimming pool builder?
Do you guarantee the work that you rendered?
Can I see examples of your work?
Do you have any references that I can follow up on?
Can you provide me with a detailed quotation?

By evaluating the answers given by your swimming pool building contractor you can ensure that you select the right person for the job.

Other swimming pool expenses

You will require town approval and swimming pool fencing if you wish to set up a pool in many parts of South Africa. If you install an inground pool, you will require paving around the swimming pool, while above-ground swimming pools typically require a deck pros pool deck.

Wooden Pool Decks
PVC Pool Decs
Composite Lumber Decks
Hardwood Pool Decks
Treated Pine Pool Decks

Together, these expenses can add a number of thousands of rands to the pool cost. Usually speaking, it's a great idea to get several quotes from local swimming pool builders. Ask them to provide you with detailed quotations so that you can compare the quotes with other quotes you received.

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