We’ve provided a step-by-step self-management guide to assist you with a simple, hassle-free installation for your new Quality Pool Kits spa or pool kit.
Our comprehensive DIY How-To Guide complete with an instructional video gallery ensures your pool is installed and ready for use in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Explore our eight-stage guide below including information regarding every step from pre-order considerations to finalisation and enjoying your pool.
Stage 1
Choose your pool
Things to consider when selecting your desired pool
- Size & Capacity – Measure the space where you prefer your pool to be installed and select your preferred capacity (depth).
- Shape – Choose a shape in conjunction with your preferred size considering its fitment suitability.
- Accessibility – Take note of your desired pool’s entry location ensuring it’ll be accessible from its proposed placement.
- Colour – Consider the colour and design of your home and yard’s landscape to help you choose an appropriate colour.
- Budget – Calculate your costs as you go ensuring you’re purchasing a pool within your budget.
Stage 2
Planning & Certification
All pools require a Building Permit prior to installation works beginning in your yard.
Depending on your state’s building legislation and the total cost of the installation, you’ll likely need to become both a certified owner-builder and White Card holder to apply for your Building Permit.
You’ll need to contact a registered Owner Builder Course Provider in your state to enrol in a course and make application arrangements.
We recommend www.abed.com.au
Each state and course provide set their own prices for OBCP and White Card course. Requirements surrounding course completion requirements vary between states.
Please see www.abed.com.au
Information regarding organising trades and other installation services are detailed in Stage 3. You’ll need to complete your owner-builder and White Card requirements prior to arranging trades.
Materials
- Concrete to backfill the pool
- Water to fill
Stage 3
Trades & Services
You can either apply directly to your local council or ask a Building Certifier to arrange approval for you. Approval generally takes between 2-6 weeks then you’re ready to organise your trades services.
Following acquiring council approval, it’s time to arrange trades services including:
- Excavation and landscaping services – to flatten and dig out the space for your pool.
- Crane rental – for safe and secure shell placement.
- Plumbing and Electrician services
- Gravel removal services
- Fencing and safety barrier services – (depending on nature of your property).
- Water truck – to fill up the pool.
Stage 4
Installation
The Installation Process
- Preparation – Your pool will be measured out and ‘marked-up’ ready for excavation.
- Excavation – The dirt is removed from the ground to make way for placement.
- Delivery – We deliver your DIY pool kit.
- Placement – The pool shell is lifted in by crane and inserted into the marked out space.
- Plumbing – The pool is plumbed in along with the installation of the pump and filter system.
- Testing – Pressure tests may be conducted prior to water filling.
- Lighting – Optional lighting extras may be installed at this stage.
- Backfilling – The remaining space around the pool’s edge is backfilled with decomposed crusher dust and cement or sand.
- Water – The pool is slowly filled to ensure it remains level.
Stage 5
Safety
Depending on your project’s scope, operations and schedule you may be required to arrange for certain safety equipment to be installed or made available either prior to or following installation. These safety items/measures could include:
- Worksite Fencing – Either installing temporary barriers to avoid unauthorised access to the yard site during unoccupied hours, or fencing may require removal for equipment access.
- Electrical/Lighting – appropriate or more adequate lighting may be required for the site.
- Safety Fencing – A childproof fence and gate as required by law.
Stage 6
Landscaping
Here you’ll make decisions regarding how you’ll decorate or compliment your new pool and yard area and perhaps choose to add some extra amenities and poolside features. Let’s look at some popular options:
Landscaping considerations
- Pavers/Decking – Both stylish finishing options to suit most pool areas.
- Walls – You may want to segregate the pool area from other yard space adding a touch of privacy with a wall.
- Gardens – Consult a landscaper for poolside gardening ideas.
- Fencing – Select a unique design and style for your childproof fence.
- Furniture – There are endless available furnishing options to accommodate entertaining purposes and increase the comfort and appeal of your new pool area.
Stage 7
Certification
Final approval and certification’s process
Your new pool or spa must be registered with your state’s swimming pool Registry. You may also like to apply for a council pool Compliance Certificate for added peace of mind.
Additional costs for registration and certification may apply.
Fence Certification
Your safety fence will also require further inspection and certification following the build.
Stage 8
Enjoy your pool
Mission accomplished! Prepare your swimwear, gather the family and dive in!
