Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Swimming Pool Construction - How to Plan it For Your Home

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Do you think that constructing a swimming pool in the backyard is a bridge too far? Yes indeed if you do not plan it well. It may be an overwhelming thing with a long list of options.

You need to pick the best amongst the lost by considering all aspects of it. Since it is a massive investment, it is always better to do the homework beforehand.

First of all, you need to answer the fundamental questions.

  • How much cost can you afford?
  • Do you want a Five-Star luxurious pool or a simple pool where you can spend a good time with your family?
  • What type of pool construction is fit for your backyard, above-ground or in-ground?
  • Are there any zoning restrictions?
  • Do you know some good construction company that can carry out the task well?
  • Have you checked the safety aspects?
  • Have you arranged the necessary funds required for constructing the pool?

Steps - How to Build a Swimming Pool


Find out a contractor


Once you are ready with the answers to the questions mentioned earlier, it is the time to find out a construction company that is in high demand nowadays. Three steps to be followed:

  1. Try to get a few referrals from your friends, family members or colleagues. If you don’t get any help from there, then the Internet is the single-window solution.
  2. Get the contact details of at least three companies. Get some comparative analysis done about the experience and professional excellence of all.
  3. Call their business representatives for the preliminary round of discussion.   

The pool styles


Two types of pool designs are there. You need to understand the strong points and limitations of both before making the selection.

Above-ground pools


These pools are more economical because they can be installed rather than constructed. Quite obviously, the pools get ready much faster than the in-ground counterparts.
If you opt for the most basic version with no filtration mechanism, then the cost drops further. However, these pools are just splasher pools and not swimming pools in the real sense.
There are bigger and better above-ground pools also available with full-fledged filtration mechanism, landscaping, accessories, and decking.

In-ground pools


These pools are expensive as the design and construction costs are pretty high.
You must keep a budget of a few thousand dollars even when you go for the fundamental design and the minimum facilities.
Bigger pools with more elaborate designs and facilities are costly. The more luxurious you make it, the more you increase the costs.
Expensive building material, top-class landscaping, lighting arrangement, spas, and fountains; these entire things take the budget to the rooftop.

Take a note of the recurring expenditure as well


Other than the construction cost, you must note that the pool requires a few recurring expenditures as well.
You need chemicals to keep the pool sparkling clean. The quantity required can be determined by the size of the pool and the frequency of use.
You should hire some professional company to maintain the pool. It is a specialized task that can’t be managed in-house.

Plan the pool construction well and enjoy a gala time in your very personal pool!

Statewide Pools is the best swimming pool builder in Adelaide who specialize in both fibreglass and concrete pool construction in Adelaide. For more information call us on (08) 8283 0255 today.

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