Shipping Container Pools Are Popular

But are they the best solution?

The trend for shipping container pools in Australia is sweeping the nation. These above-ground swimming pools made from upcycled shipping containers are quite popular, due to their convenience and relatively affordable price tags.
Shipping containers have a range of uses

The Rise of Shipping Container Pools

When introduced to the market several years ago, shipping container pools captivated the imagination of the nation. The idea of being able install a pool in the backyard with little fuss and construction is certainly appealing.

The Shipping Container Pools Concept

The idea for shipping container pools came from re-purposing shipping containers when they are no longer used for sea transportation. Because shipping containers are long and rectangular in shape they lend themselves well to being used as the framework for smaller backyard swimming pools.

To put it simply, decommissioned shipping containers are rust treated, painted and then lined using a fibreglass pool shell or vinyl liner to create a free-standing swimming pool that can be installed above the ground.

Sydney Shipping Container Pools

The world first saw shipping container pools in Sydney, where the climate is ideal for swimming but land is at a premium. Property owners needed compact swimming pools which could fit easily into small backyards. Once the concept was successful in Sydney, it then spread across Australia, where we now see large numbers of shipping container pools in Brisbane, Melbourne and other major cities. Their compact size and easy installation make them ideal for highly populated areas where property does not always come with a lot of land. However, they are also gaining popularity in more rural areas, thanks to their newfound fashionable status.

Is a Container Pool the Right Choice for You?

And are there any alternatives which might better suit your needs? Before we tell you everything you need to know about Aussie container pools, we’ll proudly present you a shipping container pool alternative – the top quality and fantastic looking Express Pools by Compass Pools Australia.

All the Benefits of an Instant Pool without the Pitfalls of a Shipping Container Pool

Compass Express Pools

Looking for an instant pool in your backyard that requires minimal site works? The Compass Express range is the pinnacle of fibreglass technology. These lightweight, portable pools arrive plumbed and ready for swimming from the day the are delivered. Express Pools are designed to last a lifetime with no risk of steel corrosion, no wooden framework, and no heavy concrete! Ask your Compass Pools dealer how the Compass Express range also saves you thousands on installation and landscaping costs when compared to shipping container pools and concrete plunge pool alternatives.

Main Features:

  • A unique freestanding fibreglass pool
  • Pre-fabricated for faster installations
  • Lightweight and easy to transport
  • Great looking pool colours
  • Attach cladding directly to the pool frame to create your preferred exterior finish
  • Can be installed partially in-ground (up to 600mm)
See how an Express Pool can be a great shipping container alternative
Talk to us, we’re here to help!

Discover

The Express Pool Shapes

Choose Your

Relax Range

MODEL INTERNAL (LxWxH) EXTERNAL (LxWxH)
6 with beach 6.0m x 2.03m x 1.36m 6.72m x 2.33m x 1.39m
5.2 4.99m x 2.03m x 1.36m 5.70m x 2.33m x 1.39m
4 3.75m x 2.03m x 1.36m 4.47m x 2.33m x 1.39m
WordPress Data Table
relax range img 1

Inspirations Gallery

about our Relax Express Pool Range

Plunge Range

WordPress Data Table
plunge range img 1

Inspirations Gallery

about our Plunge Express Pool Range

Lap Range

WordPress Data Table
Compass Express Lap Pool Range 10m

Inspirations Gallery

about our Lap Express Pool Range

Refresh Range

WordPress Data Table
Compass Express Pools Refresh outline 1

Inspirations Gallery

Express Pool Shape

about our Refresh Express Pool Range

Spa Range

WordPress Data Table
x trainer spa img 1

Inspirations Gallery

about our Express Pool Spa Range
Relax Pool Range

Relax Range

MODEL INTERNAL (LxWxH) EXTERNAL (LxWxH)
6 with beach 6.0m x 2.03m x 1.36m 6.72m x 2.33m x 1.39m
5.2 4.99m x 2.03m x 1.36m 5.70m x 2.33m x 1.39m
4 3.75m x 2.03m x 1.36m 4.47m x 2.33m x 1.39m
WordPress Data Table
relax range img 1

Inspirations Gallery

about our Relax Express Pool Range
Plunge Pool Range

Plunge Range

WordPress Data Table
plunge range img 1

Inspirations Gallery

about our Plunge Express Pool Range
Lap Pool Range

Lap Range

WordPress Data Table
Compass Express Lap Pool Range 10m

Inspirations Gallery

about our Lap Express Pool Range
Refresh Range

Refresh Range

WordPress Data Table
Compass Express Pools Refresh outline 1

Inspirations Gallery

Express Pool Shape

about our Refresh Express Pool Range
Spa Range

Spa Range

WordPress Data Table
x trainer spa img 1

Inspirations Gallery

about our Express Pool Spa Range
relax range img 1

Relax Range

MODEL INTERNAL (LxWxH) EXTERNAL (LxWxH)
6 with beach 6.0m x 2.03m x 1.36m 6.72m x 2.33m x 1.39m
5.2 4.99m x 2.03m x 1.36m 5.70m x 2.33m x 1.39m
4 3.75m x 2.03m x 1.36m 4.47m x 2.33m x 1.39m
WordPress Data Table
about our Relax Express Pool Range
plunge range img 1

Plunge Range

WordPress Data Table
about our Relax Express Pool Range
Compass Express Lap Pool Range 10m

Lap Range

WordPress Data Table
about our Relax Express Pool Range
x trainer spa img 1

Spa Range

WordPress Data Table
about our Relax Express Pool Range

Pros and Cons of Shipping Container Pools

By Type/Intended Use

Container Pool Advantages

Price

One of the most attractive elements of shipping container pools is the relatively low cost. The average container pool price is between $20,000 and $30,000, so they are well within reach for many homeowners. You can purchase a container pool for as little as $6,000, but be warned – the build quality may not be up to the standard you need for a large investment like a swimming pool, which has to last for many years.

Instant Installation

The other main advantage of the container pool is that it can be installed and used almost instantly. As shipping container pools are above-ground pools, no excavation work is required on your property. The pool simply needs a level surface to sit on, so you do not have to suffer the disruption to your lifestyle that goes with having an in-ground pool installed.

Complete Pool Kit

Additionally, a container pool comes as a complete kit, complete with filtration system and even lighting, so it simply needs to be connected to an electricity supply and then it can be filled and used straight away. Pool builders tend to get booked up quickly over the summer, so if you want an in-ground pool built, you may have to wait months before the work can even begin. As a container pool does not require any building work, it is the ideal, speedy solution for this time of year.

Finally, shipping container pools can easily be transported by truck, so if you ever decide to move home, you can take your pool with you and continue to enjoy it at your new property.

Container Pool Disadvantages

With so many advantages, a container pool might look like the ideal solution for you. However, they do have a number of disadvantages which need to be pointed out.

Limited Choice

Firstly, shipping container pools do not offer a lot of choice, as their shape is restricted to that of a shipping container. They are usually available in a choice of two lengths, either six metres or 12 metres, but the width is the same on every model. This means they might not be suitable for all shapes and sizes of backyard.

Restrictive Shape

The shape of the container pool can also be restrictive in other ways. It might be perfect for swimming laps, but it is not necessarily the best solution for families, who need more space if they want to play games in the water with the kids.

Inability to Customise

The appearance is also an issue here. Shipping container pools are difficult to customise as, ultimately, they all look like shipping containers – long rectangular boxes made of corrugated steel. The only customisation options available involve cutting windows into the sides, or painting the container in a different colour, neither of which is particularly satisfactory when you are trying to create a stylish look for your property. For a shipping container pool to look good, it tends to need some really clever landscaping around it to disguise the more unsightly elements of its appearance.

it’s easy to request a quote on your new Express Pool
the perfect container pool alternative!

Exploring the Container Pool Alternative

Get to Know Express Pools Closer

EXPRESS POOL SHAPESOUR DIFFERENCE

Exploring the Container Pool Alternative

Get to Know Express Pools Closer

EXPRESS POOL SHAPES
EXPRESS POOL DIFFERENCE

Why Express Pools Are So Popular

More About Express Pools

  • They offer you more choice: Express pools can be customised to include windows, swim jets spa jets and so much more. Most of these things (ex windows) can be added after purchase because the fibreglass shell can be easily access for retrofitting jets etc.
  • More freedom with exterior finishes: Express pools can have your choice off cladding fit directly to the exterior support frame. You are not limited to a shipping container exterior or specific cladding option. You can literally do whatever you want.
  • Lower landscaping costs: Decking frames can be attached directly to the pool structure which dramatically reduces decking material costs and labour when surrounding the pool with decks.
  • Lower crane costs: Express pools are approx. half the weight of container pools and about 8t less than concrete plunge pools which makes them far cheaper to crane into place.
  • Better colour choices: Express pools are made but one of Australia’s leading pool manufacturers who have awesome colour technology and superior fiberglass pool shells.
  • Better warranties: The fibreglass interior of every Express Pool is made by Compass Pools Australia and backed by our triple warranty.
Would you like an instant, self-standing fibreglass pool?
Express Pool might be the solution!