Inground Swimming Pools

The price of your swimming pool will vary on a number of factors. These include its size, it’s location (either indoors or outdoors) and the amount of labour involved to install it. With an in-ground pool, we estimate that the price will be somewhere between £50,000 and £120,000.

To obtain a more accurate figure for your specific requirements, we recommend talking to a member of our team who will be able to give you a quote for the work needed. Alternatively, pop in and visit us at our showroom in West Sussex where we will happily go through everything with you.

In-ground pools are more complex to install than above-ground styles due to the excavation and groundworks. The quality of the soil, draining requirements and access to the hole all vary from location to location which can make it difficult to know how straightforward or problematic an installation might be. For more detailed information, take a look at our pool installation page.

This can vary on a huge range of factors, including the work that you need to do on your property itself to prepare for the installation. The actual construction of the physical pool takes very little time as our one-piece pools are simply craned into a previously excavated hole, rather than having to go through the lengthy process of adding concrete and tiles.

Creating a high-quality pool area requires an experienced designer, as well as an interior designer and architect if the pool is going indoors. If you have already arranged a building team to carry out the work, we are more than happy to work alongside them to deliver the best possible result. However, the earlier we are brought on board, the easier this process will be.

At Compass Pools, our ceramic composite pools are prefabricated to order and are available in a range of styles and sizes. You needn’t worry about having a limited choice – we have 9 different models available in 27 sizes, including plunge pools and lap pools. We also offer a large selection of options to customise your swimming pool, including a range of features such as down lighting, waterfalls, deck jets and more.

If you are looking for a pool that is only partly built into the ground, you may be thinking of an infinity pool. These are commonly installed on hillsides or slopes, and often require partial excavation. We do offer an infinity pool installation service here at Compass Pools. Contact our team to discuss what you are looking and we can provide you with a free quote for the work.

Outdoor pools are generally considered ‘garden projects’ so don’t usually require planning permission. However, don’t take that as gospel as some areas – such as listed buildings, national parks and conservation areas – often have stricter rules. It’s always worth double-checking with your local planning authority before starting a pool project.

Indoor pools have slightly different regulations, and planning permission mainly depends on whether you are building an extension onto your home to house the pool, or whether it’s going into a pre-existing room. Freestanding buildings of certain dimensions fall under Permitted Development, but again, it’s worth checking with your local authority.

Conventional pools need to be maintained through the use of disinfectant chemicals, surface skimming and filter cleansing. How much maintenance work you need to carry out will vary depending on the pool’s size, usage, location and water type. For example, outdoor pools require more frequent skimming than indoor pools in order to keep the water free of leaves and other falling debris.

The ceramic fibreglass we use to build our pools with actually makes them more hygienic than concrete pools, because the material is impenetrable to bacteria.

In addition to a filter, conventional pools primarily rely on chlorine (available in a liquid, powder or tablet form) to disinfect the water. You can also use various additives in your pool, such as chlorine stabilisers, algaecides and shock treatments, to make sure the water is balanced and safe to swim in.

The quantity of chemicals you require will vary on the pool’s specifications – its size, location and usage. For any help or assistance, our specialists can guide you on which chemicals you will need.

Safety is of paramount importance when it comes to swimming pools. Installing a fence around the perimeter of the pool is generally recommended, as is fitting a lockable gate to prevent children and pets getting into the area unsupervised. You could also invest in a solid pool cover, as these will give you the opportunity to reclaim the surface area when the pool is not in use.

At Compass Pools, we have a nationwide installation network so we can fit contemporary ceramic pools at your home or business wherever you’re based. Our headquarters and showroom are based in Sussex, but we work all across the south coast, in and around London, up to Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and Scotland.

To see more locations and to submit any enquiries, questions or queries you might have, visit our contact page.