Planning your Polypool.

Designing & planning your swimming pool

Dreams are fantastic.  Time is infinite, resources endless and best of all things can just happen when you want them to    But unless you dream in full Technicolor Technical detail translating these into reality can seem a bit daunting, especially for a new swimming pool, “how will I know what I really need and will use year after year?”

At Pool Installers we understand what you want is a pool that is safe, fits with your aspirations, is affordable and fun. We will listen carefully to your ideas and dreams and help plan your new pool by offering sensible alternatives, possible savings and discovering numerous options as we walk you through all the possibilities until you are absolutely delighted.

But where to start?

Jump in at the deep end and start considering the who’s, what’s where’s of your pool.  We know that your actual pool will be somewhat different from your initial thoughts but “testing the water” is part of the fun of designing your pool and then enjoying it for many years to come. Consider the following areas:

Access ?

Have you planned for access to the proposed site of your pool from the roadside? Access will be required for the plant and for an in ground pool ,spoil that it not to be left for landscaping will have to be taken out to the roadside for removal.

Pool Use?

Who will use your pool adults or children? and for serious swimming ,training, rehabilitation, exercise, hydrotherapy , or is the pool just for fun?  Our experience shows that most home bathers also spend a lot of time playing, entertaining or walking by the poolside as well.

Size?

The average traditional family pool is 30' x 15', but if it's to be used for serious swimming then a longer pool may be desirable, otherwise you spend more time turning than swimming . If your pool is to be used for serious swimming or you want to use it all year round have you considered an Endless pool?

Depth?

3' at the shallow end will allow swimming by adults as well a children , there are minimum depths required for different types of diving ( please ask for details). However, if the pool is to be used only as a splash, fun pool then it is worth considering having a constant depth of 4'. 

Location ?

Consider whether the pool going to be enclosed either now or at a later date. If it is going to remain an outdoor pool, it should preferably face the sun and be sheltered from the wind. Being close to the house is easier for supervision and existing facilities for plant or changing rooms can be easily utilised. Avoid overhead power lines and existing drains. 

Consent?

Planning permission is not normally required for outdoor pools, we can look into this for you, however the local water authority should always be notified.

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