You might have decided when you would like to have your own swimming pool to add that extra of luxury
to your house.
The choice of the type of pool is key
In—ground pools are preferred by most people who want to have a swimming pool, as you can build inground pools deeper, larger and in many more different sizes than above ground pools, so there are more options for your project. However, if you choose to install an above ground pool there are still many options for you to consider in terms of shape, size and materials including wood or metal.
With the right skills, building your own pool may be more attainable than you would think, and if you do a lot of the work yourself it can easily be hall the cost of hiring a contractor to build one. However, you must ensure that you consult a pool professional to make sure there are no obvious errors in what you are intending to do, and if you have to pay for that advice, then it may save you money in the long run. The key issues are planning, design and installation Most pools won't need planning permission unless there is a Conservation Area, but it's always worth a quick call to your local planning authority to make sure there are no local rules
which apply to your property or to the area, for peace of mind.
Having checked if planning is required this should determine whether it's a sensible and practical solution to selfbuild. You'll need to look carefully at access to the site you have in mind. You'll have to see how practical it is for gaining entry to your garden with plant equipment and for the disposal or removal of soil. By working
out the volume of soil that you will be excavating you can then clarity where this soil can be relocated to as part of the overall landscaping, or it it is to go off site in which case there will be an additional cost for disposal. Be very careful about assessing the area that the dug soil will cover, as it will be much larger than the compacted area that it was dug from!
Taking The Plunge Part 2
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