Hiya everyone, does anyone have a ball park figure for how much a pool would cost to build in Adelaide? i know it depends on size etc, but we are wondering if its worth getting a cheaper property and building one or paying more with one already built? any ideas would be welcome :D

Tough one........

Pools do vary - from above ground paddling pools to in ground semi - reservoirs.

You might just find the house of your dreams and find you cannot build a pool there.
If you do find a house of your dreams make sure you have enough room/permission and it is actually feasible.

Depends what you are looking for ,you can by a small above ground pool for just over $1000 with the basics - or the sky is the limit for an inground.

Don't forget all the added extras as well such as ,landscaping,paving and fencing.That added a further $20,000 to our pool area.

Must admit it was all worth it ,especially when my family was here at Christmas + it keeps the kids busy

Also think if it will actually add value if it is a permanent pool.


I'd certainly wait until you get here and then make your choices. :D

HTH

Good thread here.
http://z2.invisionfree.com/Adelaidebrits/i...showtopic=21056

Hey Corker !!!
Hows your pool now ??? Are you still happy with it /Which company did you use in the end ??

As a general rule if you are building a built in pool you work out the cost as to how many metres it is around the edge i.e. 8 x 5 pool would work out as 8+8+5+5 giving you a total of 26 metres then the cost can vary from 800 to 1200 per metre average $1000 so 26 metre x $1000 = $26,000

That's how hubbie works it out up here and most pool companies use that caluculation ;)

Sasha :)

We have been looking into getting a pool and i found this web site

http://www.esplash.com.au/pool-shop2/home.php?cat=3665

Can't reccommend them though as not used them but it gives you a general idea also do a google search as a few compaines have prices on.

Debs xx

My advise would be to buy a house with an existing pool and save all the stress and aggravation!
Settling in to a new way of life can be hard enough without the added pressure of dealing with dodgy pool companies, builders and budgets going by the wayside!
Their are always plenty of properties for sale with pools, just a matter of finding the right house to go with it. Good luck.

A Big Thankyou to everyone who has replied to our post about a pool, some great info thanks guys and girls, im getting so excited cant wait now we have had 6 people visit our house already this week!!!!! its only been on the market 6 days!!! Lets hope we get an offer soon then we can book flights :sign60: OMG!!! saying that makes it sound even more real, wow still cant believe we are going to be there soon. Really looking forward to meeting you all, we should arrange a huge party when everyone is over :-)

Yes it's great...we are just having all the paving done this week...

Freedom pools were very good and seemed reasonably priced...


Red 1...
Have you moved in yet..??....you don't want all the copper being stolen by the gypsies....Oh and I'll be round again tonight to throw some more rubbish in your red skip... :ph43r:


Corker

My rental has a smallish pool with spa inbuilt, fully fenced, and there is a heater (which we don't use). My landlord who has been in the pool business in one way or another for a few years, was telling me the other day that from start to finish a pool like I have would cost around $60000 to install, fence and landscape nowadays.

Just had a 6.5 x 3.5 m pool installed this week from Freedom Pools in Ridgehaven.
Total cost, including extras, like fences, locks, crane hire, boards to protect your drive, soil removal, solar heating, electrician. £27000.

Took them 3 days start to finish.

pm if you need any more info.

Cheryl

Can we see some piccies ??? That sounds like the deal i'm looking for . :yeehah:

PM me your email address and I will send you the photos.

Not sure how to attach photos on here!

Cheryl

Hey Red, hope this helps.

the paving is now complete.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/354359294_4fd5e35ad0.jpg
Total cost including fencing and paving $31,000
I have also now found a website.
http://www.freeformpools.com.au/frmshow

I thought you were skint..????..... :huh:

Corker

Hi All

Is it true that you have to have the safety fencing around any pool, legal reasons, esp if you have children?

Also, another quick question, do you need at least to be on a plot size of 600? & I think I read somewhere the pool has to be built so many metres from the back of the house with so many metres to the boundaries? :help:

Latter makes a big difference if you start from scratch / build from new, don't you think?

Angela :)

Well...that looks alot better....still resembled a bit of a building site last time we came round!!!


Oh by the way....practice that groove!!!!!! :lol2: :lol2: (private joke!)

lorraine

WOW your pool looks lovely, im really looking forward to taking a dip after work with a glass of bubbly at the side of me :-). I think we will try to buy with a pool already installed, or find a house with enough sized plot to have one built, but first choice is defeinately to have one excisting.

Do they cost much to maintain? never had one before so not sure really what chemicals you need or filters etc...

Angela, this may answer some of your questions.
http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/go/building/...ing-pool-safety If not, post again :D

Mcphee, I haven't spent one Cent on my pool yet except for the electric bill to run the pumps, don't think the bills increased that much. anyway money well spent IMO.
May have to buy a bag of salt before summers over. :rolleyes: