DIY SWIMMING POOL COSTS EXPLAINED
Building a DIY pool can offer numerous benefits, making it an appealing option for many homeowners. Firstly, it allows for significant cost savings compared to hiring professionals, as can manage labour and materials according to your budget. Additionally, building a pool as a DIY project gives you complete control over the design, size, and features, enabling you to create a personalised oasis suits your family's needs. Many homeowners choose DIY swimming pool kits or structured self build swimming pools to reduce overall construction costs while maintaining quality. Finally, the satisfaction of completing project like this can be immensely rewarding, as you enjoy the fruits of your labour for years to come.
Cost to build a Home DIY Pool with Liner Finish
Please note that we are estimating long-lasting concrete pool shells finished in heavy-duty full patterned liner with insulating underlay (materials and plant hire only), assuming that all work is carried out by yourself.
SMALL POOL 6m X 2.5m = 15 sqm
Excavation & backfilling plant hire £750 per week (max 2 weeks) = £1,500
Floor concrete including steel 20 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £2,000
Wall concrete including steel 30 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £3,000
Heavy Duty liner with underlay 50 sqm @ £60 per sqm = £3,000
TOTAL ....................................................... ...............................................................£9,500
MEDIUM POOL 8m X 3m = 24 sqm
Excavation & backfilling plant hire £750 per week (max 2 weeks) = £1,500
Floor concrete including steel 30 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £3,000
Wall concrete including steel 40 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £4,000
Heavy Duty liner with underlay 70 sqm @ £60 per sqm = £4,200
TOTAL .....................................................................................................................£12,700
LARGE POOL 10m X 4m = 40 sqm
Excavation & backfilling plant hire £750 per week (max 3 weeks) = £2,250
Floor concrete including steel 45 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £4,500
Wall concrete including steel 45 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £4,500
Heavy Duty liner with underlay 90 sqm @ £60 per sqm = £5,400
TOTAL ......................................................................................................................£16,650
EXTRA LARGE POOL 12m X 5m = 60 sqm
Excavation & backfilling plant hire £750 per week (max 4 weeks) = £3,000
Floor concrete including steel 70 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £7,000
Wall concrete including steel 55 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £5,500
Heavy Duty liner with underlay 125 sqm @ £60 per sqm = £7,500
TOTAL ......................................................................................................................£23,000
*All prices including VAT
Cost to build a Home DIY Pool with Tiled Finish
Please note that we are estimating long-lasting concrete pool shells with mesh-based chemical-resistant waterproofing, insulation inside the pool, and glass mosaic tiling (materials and plant hire only), assuming that all work is carried out by yourself.
SMALL POOL 6m X 2.5m = 15 sqm
Excavation & backfilling plant hire £750 per week (max 2 weeks) = £1,500
Floor concrete including steel 20 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £2,000
Wall concrete including steel 30 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £3,000
Mesh-based waterproofing 50 sqm @ £40 per sqm = £2,000
50mm pool-grade insulation. 50 sqm @ £40 per sqm = £2,000
Glass mosaic tiles with adhesive & grout 50 sqm @ £60 per sqm = £3,000
TOTAL .....................................................................................................................£13,500
MEDIUM POOL 8m X 3m = 24 sqm
Excavation & backfilling plant hire £750 per week (max 2 weeks) = £1,500
Floor concrete including steel 30 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £3,000
Wall concrete including steel 40 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £4,000
Mesh-based waterproofing 70 sqm @ £40 per sqm = £2,800
50mm pool-grade insulation. 70 sqm @ £40 per sqm = £2,800
Glass mosaic tiles with adhesive & grout 70 sqm @ £60 per sqm = £4,200
TOTAL .....................................................................................................................£18,300
LARGE POOL 10m X 4m = 40 sqm
Excavation & backfilling plant hire £750 per week (max 3 weeks) = £2,250
Floor concrete including steel 45 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £4,500
Wall concrete including steel 45 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £4,500
Mesh-based waterproofing 90 sqm @ £40 per sqm = £3,600
50mm pool-grade insulation. 90 sqm @ £40 per sqm = £3.600
Glass mosaic tiles with adhesive & grout 90 sqm @ £60 per sqm = £5,400
TOTAL ......................................................................................................................£23,850
EXTRA LARGE POOL 12m X 5m = 60 sqm
Excavation & backfilling plant hire £750 per week (max 4 weeks) = £3,000
Floor concrete including steel 70 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £7,000
Wall concrete including steel 55 sqm @ £100 per sqm = £5,500
Mesh-based waterproofing 125 sqm @ £40 per sqm = £5,000
50mm pool-grade insulation. 125 sqm @ £40 per sqm = £5,000
Glass mosaic tiles with adhesive & grout 125 sqm @ £60 per sqm = £7,500
TOTAL ......................................................................................................................£33,000
*All prices including VAT
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