Swimming Pool Builders

It’s not possible for everyone, but if you have the space, budget, time and desire to dive into your very own swimming pool, then you need the expertise of swimming pool builders and designers. Swimming pool installation is no easy feat; it takes a lot of designing, planning and careful construction to make sure everything is safe, water-tight and hygienic. So if you’ve been wondering how to build a swimming pool in your garden by yourself, you may want to consider bringing in a bit of extra in the form of swimming pool builders to help make sure nothing goes wrong!

Of course, we don’t all have the room, money or climate for our own swimming pool, but hot tub prices are usually less than swimming pools' and are a more compact, weather-enduring option, too. With hot tub suppliers available on Houzz, you can compare prices, photos of hot tub installations, reviews, recommendations and ratings from previous clients.

How will hot tub and swimming pool builders install my pool/hot tub?

As with all building projects, hot tub or swimming pool installation will start with the design. Usually your swimming pool designs may have to be adjusted once you’ve shown them to a specialist because they will need to assess how much space you have, the composition of the ground (if you are installing a below-ground swimming pool), the type of building material they will need to use and how the filtration system will work. Once you have the nitty gritty sorted, then you can play around with your swimming pool design and think about position, shape, depth, extra features and the design of the surrounding area. For hot tubs, you can consider the material you want to use, if you want a deck platform for your hot tub installation, the size and shape and the number of jets.

Hot tub and swimming pool installation or construction can begin after the builders have fully assessed the area and measured everything out. With concrete, below-ground structures, excavation will be first and any groundwater will be drained away, the base levelled and drains installed. Then a steel mesh will be installed ready for the concrete to be poured in and concrete blocks to form the walls. Next, the concrete should be rendered and painted with rubberised, waterproof paint, tiled or lined with a waterproof material. Before making doubly sure that all drainage and filtering systems are working, the pool can then be filled and used. Swimming pool builders will know the ins and outs of the swimming pool installation process, so talk to any local specialist if you have more questions.

While the hard part may be over, there’s still quite a bit to do after your hot tub or swimming pool installation. Swimming pool maintenance is important if you want to keep your pool clean, hygienic and looking its best. Hot tubs are even more important to keep clean because warm water is more susceptible to bacteria, so you should make sure you are always thorough with your maintenance regime. To be on the safe side, you can also find hot tub and swimming pool maintenance professionals on Houzz that will service your pool or hot tub for you, supply you with hot tub parts or swimming pool equipment should anything need fixing, and actually repair your pool or tub.

What to consider when hiring hot tub or swimming pool builders:

• How much space do you have and how much of it do you want the pool/hot tub to cover?
  
• What will you use the swimming pool for? Swimming lengths, playing, training, relaxing, cooling down?
  
• Do you want any extra features? A current generator for an endless pool, a slide or a jacuzzi section?
  
• What materials would you like to use to finish the look of the pool or hot tub? Wooden decking? Stone paving?
  
• Would you like your pool heated?
  
• How many people do you want to be able to use your hot tub or pool at one time?
  
• Do you want your swimming pool builders or hot tub suppliers to help you with maintenance and repairs?
  

Find swimming pool builders or specialists on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to swimming pool builder or hot tub installer. You can also look through photos by style to find a swimming pool installation or hot tub installation you like, then contact the specialist or builder who designed it.