Buying a swimming pool is exciting—imagine the hot, Kelowna summers spent out by the poolside! But there are so many aspects to consider when buying a swimming pool. What kind of pool do you want? How big? What accessories?
We’ve made this ultimate swimming pool buying guide, so you know where to start and what questions to ask when you’re buying a swimming pool.
1. Selecting the Type of Pool
The first question you want to ask yourself is what type of pool you want.
There are several different kinds of pools on the market:
Above Ground Pool
Above ground pools are great for those who want quick and easy installations. After you purchase your pool, you can swim within a couple of weeks!
People who have digging restrictions on their backyards find above ground pools to be the best option for getting wet in the summer.
Fibreglass Pools
Fibreglass pools are mid-range in price and are fantastic for longevity.
They also have easy installations—the hole for the pool is dug, the plumbing is installed, then the pool is dropped in by crane.
With a fibreglass pool, you can usually swim within a few months after your purchase.
Custom Concrete Pools
To create the most luxurious backyard oasis, get a custom concrete pool.
These pools are designed by you and a renowned designer, so you can have the most astounding swimming pool you can imagine.
Custom concrete pools range in price depending on size and accessories.
2. Customize Your Equipment
No matter what kind of pool you choose, you have tons of options for what equipment you can have.
Equipment can be anything from a heater to an automatic cover.
Some basic equipment choices include:
- Salt cell generator
- Heater
- Sand or cartridge filter
- Solar blanket or automatic cover
- Vanquish system
- Infinity edge
- Lighting
There are so many options to choose from, so talk to your pool provider for more information on how you can customize your pool.
3. Choose Your Poolside Accessories
Once you’ve made decisions on what type of pool you want and how you want to equip it, it’s time to think about the poolside accessories.
You can outfit your poolside with great accessories that suit your lifestyle.
Ledge Loungers are fantastic in-pool chaises that have a sleek, modern style. They’re built for tanning bays and are designed to be partially submerged in the water.
Tucci Umbrellas are the most impressive umbrellas on the market that can withstand extreme weather. So, if you live near the water or a windy area, a Tucci Umbrella is a great choice for you.
There are plenty of choices for poolside accessories, so talk to your pool provider to get more ideas on how you can style your backyard.
Valley Pool and Spa builds luxury pools in the Okanagan Valley and is happy to talk to you about building your dream pool! Contact us today for more ideas and prices.