Buying a Pool

Pool maintenance costs $1,500 to $3,500 a year DIY, or $3,000 to $7,000 with full professional servicing. Here’s the real annual breakdown.

Yes, but only in the waterline band, not the full shell. Here’s how fibreglass pool tiling actually works and what it costs.

Key takeaway: A fibreglass pool in Australia costs $25,000 to $65,000 for the shell and basic installation, or $45,000 to $100,000+ as a fully landscaped project. Shell-only prices start from … Read more

A magnesium mineral pool sanitises water with magnesium chloride plus a small amount of chlorine. Here’s how it compares on cost, feel and maintenance to salt and chlorine pools.

Key takeaway: a fibreglass pool typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from an approved permit to first swim, while a concrete pool takes 16 to 20 weeks. Add council approval … Read more

Key takeaway: a basic above ground pool installed in Australia typically costs $10,000 to $35,000 and can be swimming-ready within days. An inground pool runs $35,000 to $100,000 or more … Read more