If you are thinking of having your own pool in the house, there are certain factors you need to consider before proceeding down that path. It is an incredible investment for the house and you will be able to enjoy your backyard more as well.

But installing a pool is not an easy task and there are certain things you need to look at before deciding on the type of pool you are going with.

There are above-ground pools and inground swimming pools Geelong. The former type is less costly as you don’t have to dig up the yard to install it. But they will not last as long. You are restricted in the size, shape, and depth of the pool you are able to obtain. In the case of in-ground pools, you can have any size or shape depending on the size of your backyard. The depth can be varied as well according to your requirements. But they can be quite expensive and you will find them difficult to remove if you change your mind. However, they will last a long time with good maintenance. Once you have considered the budget you have for the installation, you also need to check the safety of the location. You can’t install a pool where there are electrical wires and other utilities are running overhead. You will need to relocate them before you start building the pool.

In addition to overhead electrical lines, three can be underground utility lines as well. This is something that you can check on the plan. If there are plumbing, sewer, electrical or gas lines running underneath, you cannot dig up that area. You can, however, reroute them in order to create space for the pool. It is best to contact your local authority or planning office to see whether there are any utility lines that are not mentioned in your plan running underneath. This way you can be assured of safety. The pool should be about 100 feet away from a body of water. Otherwise, the water table will be too high for an in-ground pool to be installed.

If there is an easement on your property, you will not be able to build the pool in that area. So you need to check with the relevant authority to see whether the easement covers the area that you have allocated for the pool. There are also set back requirements as well if you are thinking of building the pool on the edge of the property. These setbacks are created in order to provide space for future road widening and infrastructure development. The terrain should be evaluated to check whether you can safely install a swimming pool in it. A flat terrain is generally okay but if you are on a hill, you will need to reshape the land in order to create effective space for the pool. You will need to have retaining walls as well in this case.