Building your own swimming pond can save you thousands of euros. Nevertheless, work such as the project planning of the natural pool and its technology should be carried out in cooperation with a specialist company. In addition, prefabricated complete sets are a cost-saving alternative.
How much does it cost to build a swimming pond yourself?
You can save several thousand euros with a self-built swimming pond, but it is advisable to work with a specialist company for project planning and technology. Prefabricated complete sets offer a cost-saving alternative with prices starting at around 15,890 euros on special offer.
In view of the high costs involved in having a swimming pond built by a professional, many property owners tend to build their natural pool themselves. In terms of approach, it is definitely the cheaper solution, especially since, ideally, expensive filter and water treatment systems can be dispensed with. Nevertheless, specialist knowledge is essential when it comes to correct construction, suitable materials or optimal dimensions. Reading specialist books is by no means enough, so going it alone, which can later lead to costly improvements, is strongly recommended.
What can the layperson do themselves and what not?
Foil, concrete, clay, there are a variety of options for building a swimming pond on your own. Nevertheless, at least the planning of the natural pool should definitely be done together with a natural pond expert, who will charge a fee of between 1.000, - and 2,000, - euros. For the simplest construction as a liner pond, it is recommended that you leave the waterproof welding of the membranes to a specialist company. A physically fit builder can easily carry out earthworks himself, which consumes a significant portion of the investment costs, with the support of a rental excavator and a few helpers.
Swimming pond costs with prefabricated kits
If you choose an (almost) ready-made pool from an experienced manufacturer, considerable savings are possible when building your own swimming pond when it comes to costs. When it comes to assembly work, experience has shown that self-assembly sets have the fewest problems because all the parts are precisely coordinated with each other. Despite industrial production, every pond remains unique in the end, as the companies offer a variety of options that allow for a very individual architectural style and, at the latest when it comes to planting, no two ponds look the same anymore. This of course makes it difficult to make an objective, cross-brand cost comparison. Nevertheless, here are some examples from a German provider of complete pool sets:
- Swimming pool complete set 3, 50 by 7, 00 by 1, 20 meters with 1, 50 meter high roof: 27,890, - or 19,190, - euros in special offer;
- Swimming pool complete set 3, 20 by 8, 00 by 1, 50 meters with 1, 50 meter high roof: 31,900, - or 22,990, - euros in special offer;
- Swimming pool complete set 3.00 by 6.00 by 1.20 meters with 1.50 meter high roof: 23,090 or 15,890 euros in special offer;
Tip
Here, too, those interested in building their own swimming pond should thoroughly compare all costs and equipment details and, if possible, get several offers. Shipping costs, possible tariffs for crane unloading and the prices for setting up an assembly team on site also need to be examined.