Things to Consider Before Landscaping or Paving Your Swimming Pool

November 8, 2017

The best way to build a swimming pool is as a registered Owner Builder. The main reason for this is that with an Owner Builder permit, property owners can hire subcontractors directly to plan, design, and build a swimming pool. The money saved in this way can lower the cost of a new concrete pool by 40-60% and allows property owners to pay as they go, or to pay for the construction done on their pool at necessary stages, instead of paying full price upfront to a pool contractor.

If you are constructing a pool as an owner builder, then there are things you need to consider before landscaping or paving your swimming pool, if you haven’t already.

Before Landscaping or Paving Your Swimming Pool Consider These Things

The most important aspects of building a pool is to make sure that the foundation is properly set, pool lights and their locations chosen, opting between waterline pool tiles or complete pool tilling, and all plumbing and electrical work is accomplished. After these, paving pool decking and landscaping come next.

Types of Pool Paver Materials

Swimming pools increase the value of a property especially ones that are well-built with quality materials and trickling water features, such as cascading water down a stone waterfall. In this regard, pool aesthetics can transform a backyard into a tranquil place to visit, just to relax. Nearly any concrete pool design is possible with the help of the right pool pavers.

Safety is always a concern around pools, so when considering pool pavers it is suggested to use types of pavers that are slip resistant, such as concrete, brick and stone. Any one of these paver types can be used to design and transform your pool decking to look just like a miniature resort swimming pool.

Concrete, brick, and stone pool pavers all come with anti-slip features, making these much safer than just simple coloured, concrete decking.

Pool Landscaping and Fencing

It is common for owner builders to decide first on the design and dimensions of their pools, before committing on the type of landscaping and pool fencing to use. Defining the area around a pool for fencing should be done before work starts on landscaping because it will ultimately determine how much space is left in the yard.

Fortunately, even little or no landscaping is needed around small, well-built and designed pools. However, with even a small area you can add a custom pool waterfall that will compliment whatever space you do have available for landscaping.

For more information about how to become an owner builder, or for answers about any questions related to pools, please contact Delorenzo Pools today.

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