3 mistakes to avoid when building your shell pool

With the beautiful days coming, are you thinking more and more about having the swimming pool of your dreams built in your garden? More accessible for individuals, the swimming pool is indeed a considerable asset for adults and children alike. Synonymous with relaxation and leisure, it is as much appreciated by singles as by large families.

But be careful, starting the construction of a shell pool cannot be improvised. Such a construction project requires studying your project and finding out about several criteria, at the risk of making mistakes that can compromise its use.

Focus on the 3 mistakes to avoid when building your shell pool .

1. Not finding out about the regulations and the steps to take before your swimming pool construction project

Yes indeed! In France, installing a shell pool on private land is subject to certain rules. Before finding the French pool builder who will be able to meet your expectations, you will therefore need to contact your town hall to find out more about the legislation in force.

First, you will need to find out about the land where the swimming pool is to be built , namely whether or not it is a protected area. If this is the case, remember to consult the PLU, Local Urban Planning Plan, which brings together the urban planning rules of your municipality. This will give you more information about any restrictions imposed by the town hall.

In addition, depending on the dimensions of your shell pool , a prior declaration or building permit may be required:

– If it is a mini-pool , that is to say, a pool smaller than 10m2 , you will not need to complete any administrative formalities.

– If the dimensions of your swimming pool are between 10 and 100m2 , a declaration of works must first be made to the town hall.

– If your shell pool measures more than 100m2 , you will need to apply for a building permit from the town planning department of your town hall.

In the event of non-compliance with the regulations in force, the town hall may require the destruction of your swimming pool, at your expense, and sanction you with a fine of between 1,200 and 300,000 euros.

2. Not studying the location of your pool

Contrary to popular belief, you cannot install a swimming pool anywhere. In addition to the aesthetic aspects, the location of your swimming pool must take into account many criteria, such as the type of soil (limestone, clay, etc.), the slope of the land, the location of trees and also the amount of sunshine.

Although this step is generally long, it is nonetheless necessary; in fact, studying the location of your pool will save you a lot of disappointments. Poorly located, a pool can subsequently be poorly installed or complicated to maintain. So be patient and study the location of your pool correctly !

3. Neglecting pool safety

Having a swimming pool at home is certainly synonymous with pleasure and relaxation. But neglecting the safety aspect can quickly turn the dream into a nightmare! To avoid the risk of falling and drowning, you will need to respect certain safety rules – regardless of the size and depth of your pool .

Pool shelter , cover or even alarm , it's up to you to choose the safety device best suited to your pool. Be aware, however, that your equipment must comply with the standards put in force by Afnor (French Association for Standardization), otherwise you risk a fine of up to €45,000.

So, to all those planning to build a shell pool in the coming months, think now about the safety measures you want to put in place to protect your loved ones.

Now that you know everything about the mistakes to avoid when building your swimming pool , don't hesitate to do an online simulation to get a quote for the swimming pool of your dreams! For any questions, contact our team of experts directly , they will be happy to help you.