Swimming Pool Design
Custom Design Pools
Ready to build a custom swimming pool but feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? You are probably wondering about your options and the potential costs involved.
This is where we can help.
"The Bluepools team were extraordinarily knowledgeable and honest in their advice right from the start."
We Guide you through all the Available Options
Firstly, we guide you through your options, giving you the opportunity to take advantage of our unparalled experience and the a choice of the best pool equipment that is currently available.
Many of our recent projects have involved a gym, sauna, hydrotherapy, cold plunge and cinema facilities that operate at different temperatures to the pool. We design the leisure complex layouts and environmental control systems to ensure comfort is maximised and operating cost is minimised.
Over the years, we have developed a unique appproach to the design and installation of swimming pools. Your vision will align with a cost that is within your budget and simultaneously minimise the risk of cost overruns.
Key Design Decisions
The cost of building a swimming pool varies significantly based on how you build it.
Location (indoor or outdoor), the dimensions (size & shape), water circulation (skimmer, deck level or infinity edge) and finish (tiled or liner).
CONSULTANT or CONTRACTOR?
Collaborating with a pool consultant like Bluepools offers a distinct advantage: you can meticulously plan your pool's design to align with your personal preferences and budget before any construction begins. This ensures the design is both comprehensive and achievable.
Opting for a contractor provides a "one-stop shop" solution, but often means you'll be limited to their specific experience and approach to pool aesthetics. Furthermore, unforeseen issues during the build can lead to significant cost overruns and budget escalation. Many contractors specialise in one-piece pools that they call "ceramic". This is just another name for fibreglass. Such pools apparently offer good value for money, but the installation of one of these types of pool in a very expensive pool hall does not make sense because the building will last for 60 + years and the pool will need to be replaced in 15 or even less.
Custom Pool DesignINDOOR or OUTDOOR?
Generally, indoor pools are chosen by those focused on fitness swimming, while outdoor pools are preferred by those looking to enjoy the sun in their garden.
If Bluepools handles your pool's design and installation:
- Indoor pools will typically cost between £1,500 and £2,000 per square metre of the pool hall area (not just the pool itself).
- An outdoor pool with a depth of approximately 1.35m will cost around £1,500 per square metre of the pool area.
TILED, VINYL or FIBREGLASS?
Vinyl liners stand out as the most economical and robust pool lining choice. They offer endless design possibilities, a comfortable, smooth surface, lower initial investment and 15 year guarantee.
Tiled pools cost twice as much, take twice as long to build, don't last as long and impossible to guarantee due to high failure risk. Fibreglass pools are highly prone to installation problems, rapid wear can quickly diminish your property's value.
Tiles or LinerSKIMMER, INFINITY or DECK LEVEL
Skimmer pools, common since the 1950s, use built-in wall "skimmers" with floating weirs to remove surface water containing contaminants. Typically, residential skimmer pools feature one skimmer per 50m2 of pool area, with the water line sitting about 150mm below the coping stones. While fiberglass skimmer pools offer a cost-effective installation, their longevity is limited, and they can potentially reduce your property's value.
Outdoor pools tend to be built with skimmers, especilly where leaves are a problem, unless their is a view that justifies the consideration of an infinity edge.
The first infinity edge pool, designed by architect John Lautner, was installed in 1963 at the Silvertop house in Los Angeles. Its purpose was to create a seamless visual connection between the pool's edge and the distant reservoir, achieved by allowing water to spill over a hidden weir into an unseen trough. Today, infinity edge pools are popular wherever there's a view, from rooftop skyscrapers to picturesque landscapes.
Infinity Edge PoolsDeck level pools are essentially infinity edge pools adapted for commercial use or any setting without a dramatic view. While they share the same advanced hydraulic and pumping systems as traditional infinity pools, their primary benefit is superior hygiene. By allowing pool surface water to continuously overflow into a perimeter channel, these pools remove and disinfect unhealthy contaminants at a significantly higher rate than skimmer pools. Due to this enhanced sanitation and efficiency, all new commercial pools are now built as "deck level pools," ensuring a cleaner and healthier swimming environment for a larger number of users. Most private indoor pool complexes also adopt this design for the same benfits.
The cost of installing a Deck Level pool will normally lie somewhere between £10 and £20,000 depending on the pool size and the type of grill that is used.
Private Indoor PoolsBluepools Services
Concept Design: Plan & Budget before you buy or commit to the project.
Detailed Design & Installation: Design & Install a high quality pool to your exact requirements.
Concept Design
Plan & Budget
Our Concept Design Service provides a precise overview and budget for your pool project. Since an accurate pool budget requires specific design decisions, we collaborate closely with you, to bring your vision to life and establish a true layout and cost of your project.
This service is ideal for clients seeking a high quality, long lasting pool who need a realistic budget before committing to construction.
Detailed Design & Installation
Indoor & Outdoor Pools
If you decide to proceed with the Pool Installation we will provide a quote for the Detailed Design and Pool Equipment Supply. We will then provide all the drawings required for you to build the pool using your own local builder or we will assist in getting quotes from other firms local to you.
You will then have firm fixed contracts for the pool design and installation and can place the orders to get your vision built without risk of cost over-runs