Building your own swimming pool: good or bad idea?

For several years, more and more individuals have decided to start building their own swimming pool . Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or self-taught, a swimming pool construction project should not be taken lightly and requires following a certain number of fundamental steps.
Building your own swimming pool , is it a good or a bad idea? We reveal all the phases of building a swimming pool, to help you make your choice.

Building your swimming pool, a titanic task

Building your own pool has many advantages , including cost! Indeed, if you opt to build your own pool, you will need a budget 2 to 3 times lower than that offered by professionals. However, this work represents a considerable amount of time and requires advanced technical knowledge to avoid embarking on an adventure that could have serious consequences.

Be aware that this construction project will cost you time and energy even if the satisfaction of having built your own pool is great. Take the time to weigh the pros and cons before embarking on such a project.

The different stages of building a swimming pool

You have finally decided to build your own pool . You will therefore need to list all the steps prior to construction to be sure to do things in the right order.
To help you, here are all the steps for building a swimming pool , whether traditional or made of polyester shell .

The first two steps are the same regardless of the type of swimming pool chosen (traditional or polyester shell).

1. Submitting your work request to the town hall to obtain authorization to dig your swimming pool.
2. Excavation of the land to accommodate the swimming pool.

Then, the steps vary depending on the type of pool you want to install:

The traditional swimming pool

3. Drainage to avoid having wet ground which could harm the construction.
4. Laying the foundation: this is a concrete slab on which your swimming pool will be placed.
5. The installation and elevation of the walls which will form the sides of your pool.
6. Pouring your concrete walls.
7. Adding tile or liner covering.
8. Backfilling to form the entire outline of your pond.
9. Connecting the pipes to the technical room.
10 Filling the basin with water

The polyester shell pool (like the one from Aboral)

3. Laying the geotextile and preparing the bottom shape
4. Installation of the polyester shell in the excavation
5. Backfilling with gravel
6. Connecting the pipes to the technical room.
7. Filling the basin with water

The material needed to build a swimming pool

To build your own swimming pool , you will need to purchase specific equipment.
The steps listed above require you to equip yourself with professional equipment if you want to guarantee the construction of your swimming pool in good conditions.
For example, for earthworks, it is best to equip yourself with a mini-excavator. You also need to think about a backfill storage system for this step.

Building your own swimming pool costs less

Building your own swimming pool generally costs 2 to 3 times less, but this work can quickly become an obstacle course if you do not follow all the steps.
Also, building your pool may take up a lot of your weekends, especially if you work on the side. Take the time to calculate the gains and losses of such an investment.
To help you, do not hesitate to contact professionals who will guide you in your choices throughout your construction.

Discover our materials for building your swimming pool

At Aboral, we specialize in the construction and installation of swimming pools . We provide you with all the equipment you will need to successfully complete your construction project in our dedicated Aboral shop, discover it !