Everything To Consider Before Building A Pool In The UK

Are you thinking about building a pool for your home? You might think that if you live in the UK a pool just isn’t a possibility. Well, we’re delighted to say that’s not the case. If you want a pool for your garden, you can build one, assuming that you have enough money in your budget and the right strategy in place. However, there are a lot of questions that need answering here and you should spend at least a few months planning before you start work on your pool. Are you ready to get started?

Getting Permission 

The first step will almost always be ensuring that you can get the right permission to build your swimming pool. It’s important that you check this with your local council. Usually, there won’t be an issue because unlike an extension, a pool won’t be noticeable from anywhere but inside your property. However, it will depend on the type of pool that you are building. For instance, you might be building your pool inside and if that’s the case, then you probably will need an extension of some kind. Usually, planning permission will take about three months to be approved so be sure to factor this into your plans. Particularly, if you want your pool to be ready by the summer season. 

Find A Contractor 

Unfortunately, while you might have big ambitions, a pool will never be a suitable option for a DIY project. From the plumbing to the filtration system and the foundations, there are just too many moving pieces to get right here. That’s why you need to make sure that you are seeking out a contractor. They will be able to help you get the pool of your dreams without going over your budget. 

When you are exploring different contractors on the market, make sure that you check reviews as well as portfolios of projects they have completed. A great contractor will be able to provide evidence of the quality they can offer. They should also be able to quote a price long before you even consider starting work on your new pool. 

Safety First

When you are planning and designing your pool with a contractor, it is important that you think about safety features. If you have children or pets a pool can be quite dangerous. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you are putting safety measures in place. If the pool is outside, then there does need to be fencing around it. If the pool is inside, then there should be a locked door to get in and out. Be aware that children should never be allowed in the pool unsupervised. You will be able to speak to your contractor about how to fit safety features into the design of your pool without intruding upon the aesthetic. But it is essential that they do fit your final budget. 

Style And Substance

We’ve already briefly mentioned the aesthetic of your new swimming pool and it is important that you get the right design. Don’t forget, a pool can add a lot to the value of your home. But this will only be the case if it looks fantastic. You need to think about more than just the most practical choices. A contractor should be able to ensure that your pool looks tremendous and compliments your home beautifully. 

Inside Or Out

A big decision that you’re going to make if you have space is whether you want the pool inside or outside. Now, a lot of people only have room in their garden for their pool, but if you’re lucky enough to have space inside or the funds to expand your home so that there is space, you should take this into consideration. The good thing about having an indoor pool is that you can use it no matter what time of year it is without worrying about getting too cold. But, by that same token, you don’t get to feel the sun shining down on you as you take a swim in the summer.

It depends on what you would prefer personally. Of course, take into consideration what the rest of your family want as they are going to be using the pool too. Outside, the pool is exposed to all of the elements no matter what they are which can mean a bigger job for your maintenance team. But, an indoor pool can create an extremely uncomfortable environment in the room it is in. These are all things you’re going to have to consider when making this choice.

How Big?

Have you ever thought about how big you’re going to want the pool? The general thought is that bigger is better, but it depends on how much space you’ve got. It might be the case that you’ve only got room for a smaller pool, but there’s nothing wrong with this. You should get space available measures, and see what you’re working with. If there is more space than you thought, you can decide whether you would like something a little bigger than you had originally planned. Measure yourself if you think you can be accurate, or get a quote from a professional so that you’re killing two birds with one stone.

Awesome Accessories 

You’re going to want to make the pool as awesome as possible, and that means that the surrounding area is just as important. You will want to kit out the surrounding area so that it has everything you could possibly need to enjoy your time by the water, before or after you go in. Or, you might just want to chill by the pool instead of actually going for a swim which is completely fine. 

When it comes to what accessories you should buy, there is no wrong answer. Bean bag chairs could be an awesome idea, you’ve just got to make sure that they are made out of waterproof fabrics so they don’t get ruined. Or, you could invest in deck chairs if you want to give your family and your guests a higher option. Not everyone finds bean bags comfortable, so make sure you’ve got alternative seating arrangements. 

You never know who is coming over either, so you want floaties around. You don’t realize just how relaxing it can be to lay on a floating chair in your pool. As such, ensure you get one so that you can experience it first hand.

Maintenance And Management? 

Maintaining a pool is not easy, and it’s likely not something that you’re going to want to do by yourself. You could get your family to help, but it’s kind of a job that ends up taking the enjoyment out of owning the pool at all. Really, you should learn what you can about maintaining and managing the pool and do it yourself, but if you don’t want to, then you’re going to need to hire someone. 

Look online and find someone who knows what they are doing to clean the pool, change the filters, and generally make sure that nothing goes wrong with the pool itself. Of course, that means if they say something about the pool, you’ve got to listen. If they say don’t get in it for a certain amount of days, don’t dismiss this, just do it.

We hope that you have found this article helpful and now understand everything that you should be considering before you decide to build a pool in the UK. It’s a big task and a huge amount of money, so make sure that you have really thought this through before you make a choice either way. Good luck!

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