A project with difficult access

A family home that had tricky access through a well established garden. The dig was restricted with their existing brick fence so smaller machinery had to be brought in to do the excavation. The pool placement was easy as it was just over the top but digging the hole and removing the soil was the more challenging part of this project.

Positioning the spa

The spa was also installed 600mm higher than the pool for two reasons. Firstly, it created a seating area when in the pool zone and secondly, it was easier to step up and into the spa – rather than step down to the spa.

Pool heating

The gas booster heating allowed the spa quick heat up time and was a backup to the solar system for the pool. This was a family pool area and they could also heat the pool up for birthday parties all year round.

The client had to get permission from the neighbouring Body Corp of units next door to allow access for the dig and pool placement.

Lap pools were always considered just for water-view houses in Sydney previously however lap pools were not just about swimming laps. The simple clean design gives a beautiful look and in the ever-narrowing backyards – the Lap pool is very practical and beautiful.

Choosing the pool colour

The owners wanted a dark blue colour giving the courtyard space a sophisticated look. We provided the provisional pipework for the water feature and they created the water wall that also enhanced the space.

Gas pool heater

It was heated with a gas heater for the times when their family visited, and they could heat up the pool anytime of the year.

Installing the pool during the house build

The pool had to go in halfway through the house build as we were not able to get access once the front part of the house was built. We fully installed the pool and ran the pipe work and capped them off at the final equipment location. They put a protection cover over the pool during the remainder of the house build.

Pool landscaping

When the house was nearly at completion, we returned to remove the protection cover and install the pool filtration equipment. Most of the installation had been done at stage one so this stage was only the equipment. We connected everything up and then they brought in the landscapers to do the paving and finish of the waterwall they had built.

Lap pool for family entertainment

Though it is a lap pool for swimming it really got much more use as a family entertaining pool. They had a spot at the rear of the property they could have positioned the pool but they wanted the pool to be part of their everyday living hence why it almost became like a courtyard pool / alfresco zone.

Beautiful Compass X-Trainer pool in Atlantic colour

This stylish fibreglass pool includes the Vantage self-cleaning system that takes care of pool cleaning – the whole process is completely automated. Louise has been enjoying this X-Trainer slim pool in Atlantic colour for some time and it has been working fantastically thanks to the great work of Compass Pools Melbourne, who have built the pool for her.

Features of this pool

This swimming pool is heated by an Evo Heat pump. It features Spa electric LED pool lights that change colour. The pool builder had very difficult access to the site and they were able to put the pool in only thanks to the neighbour who allowed them to use their site. The pool was 400mm higher with a sloping block so it features a wrap edge concrete beam.  This allowed the pool to sit at the ideal height for the backyard. It took two days to dig the pool as Compass Pools Melbourne had to use smaller machinery to get the dirt out and bring in all the stabilised material.

Complete backyard transformation

However, all the challenges were well worth it and now the pool looks absolutely stunning! If you are thinking of a swimming pool and would like to have a similar one built in your backyard, please fill out the free pool quote request and an authorised Compass Pools dealer nearest to you will provide you with a customised non-obligatory pool quote.

Awesome pool installation

This gorgeous self-cleaning Compass fibreglass pool and spa combination was built by Compass Pools Melbourne. The X-Trainer 8.2 pool is accompanied by a X-Trainer spa to create a stunning home oasis for Amir, the pool owner.

Features of this pool

A large gas heater is used to heat both the pool and the spa. A spa water feature known as a ‘sunken spa’ was built, allowing the water to look like one body of water, however, the spa can heat separately or the pool and spa can be heated all together.

Transform your backyard

If you are thinking of a swimming pool and would like to have a similar one built in your backyard, please fill out the free pool quote request and an authorised Compass Pools dealer nearest to you will provide you with a customised non-obligatory pool quote.