Where to begin?

Building a swimming pool makes a huge difference to your house and your lifestyle. But it is undeniably a large process that may have you wondering where to begin. There are a huge range of options, sizes, shapes and finishes for the pool, and that’s without even considering the builder or the mechanics of the pool system. Thankfully, our pool experts have made this series of guides to help you get started.

Your first step should be to contact your local state SPASA (Swimming Pool and Spa Association) office either by phone or online. Most will be able to provide you with a magazine featuring award-winning pools. Several magazines are available in Newsagents feature pool and garden design so look for these too. These magazines will provide you with inspiration for the build of your pool, and they will also provide you with the names of the builders who built the stunning pools featured.

Then, if you are lucky enough to have an architect designing your home and swimming pool, discuss your wish list with him. Or otherwise if you are making the decisions yourself, you should go to retail pool shows held in most capital cities each year, which let you see and feel the various pool options.

The design and build of your swimming pool is a decision that will reflect numerous factors, including importantly your personal taste. This early research will help you to narrow your choices to a manageable number where you can start to talk to a small number of possible builders. Your pool builder will generally provide all the council and planning approvals required and explain any actions or items that are not provided by him.