Build your own DIY swimming pool for under £5000 - self build, UK

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

A timelapse of my lockdown project. A small 5m x 3m x 1.4m plunge pool/Swimming pool.
Follow along with my new swimming pool build.
• How I'm building a bud...
NOTE:
This video is for informative purposes only. The construction method, technique, and materials were all specified by a structural engineer.
Always consult a structural engineer if you are considering building something like this.

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  • @VigilanceRifles
    @VigilanceRifles2 жыл бұрын

    So Nice. Great Job. Thank you. And your backyard view is Wonderful.

  • @mojawa
    @mojawa Жыл бұрын

    I forgot to throw in the beach ball at the end and the whole pool just broke apart. Remember to follow all steps guys.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha... Yes that's a critical step in the process!

  • @bristolpoolsandspasltd
    @bristolpoolsandspasltd4 ай бұрын

    Great little project! Perfect sized home pool.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the note, Yes it's not too big for the garden, and relatively inexpensive to keep warm. Circumstances changed, we've now moved, house, and I'm building another shortly!

  • @Jimdrivesatruck
    @JimdrivesatruckАй бұрын

    This looks great 😎👏🏻

  • @PaintSlinger99
    @PaintSlinger99 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool you did a great job

  • @dancunchiriga
    @dancunchiriga Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot.. was looking for an easy straightfoward way to make a pool myself... and you did bro.. you taught me good stuff.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!!!

  • @herobo123456
    @herobo123456 Жыл бұрын

    Great!! must be a good feeling getting in for the first time after all that work!

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    It was! The temp has been around 28-32 for the last few months! It's one of the best things I've built for sure!

  • @timthompson589
    @timthompson5892 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a beautiful pool! You make the process look easy, which I am sure it was not, but still very rewarding.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tim. Working at night and in Winter for the majority of the build was the most challenging part for sure!

  • @TheFunfairfan
    @TheFunfairfan4 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness that looks so good and you make it look so very easy What a stunning property you have !!! You are so blessed

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind comment. I have recently moved house and I am about to make another video of the making of the new pool! Still on a budget!

  • @jenniferpell3852
    @jenniferpell38522 жыл бұрын

    I first watched Nicole build a plunge pool and now yours! I just lost my husband and I seriously would pay you to do this for my daughter and I. We would love something like this. My daughter and I always wanted a pool. I would love to hire you!

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry for your loss Jennifer. If Nicole can do it.... So can you! I'm moving house soon and will be building version 2... You can also achieve similar things by sinking an above ground pool into the ground. Check out the FB group called above ground pools UK tips and advice :-)

  • @VeganRashad
    @VeganRashad Жыл бұрын

    Great Job!

  • @ryanaustin2336
    @ryanaustin23362 жыл бұрын

    What a great pool, we’ve dug ours in the last few weeks and I’ve stoned the floor up over this weekend. I was going to use block on flat bu after watching your video (and seeing your thread on the poolhelpforum) I might just go with hollow blocks and paint! You’ve done an amazing job, hope I can match it.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good work! Yes I opted for that block and paint option as I didn't want a corner radius. Also didn't want the liner to potentially puncture!

  • @ryanaustin2336

    @ryanaustin2336

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects I’ve been fitting the reinforcement this week, I’ve wired the vertical bars into the floor mesh so it will be as strong as possible. Concrete pump arrives on Wednesday to lay the slab. I’ll be back for render advice soon!

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ryanaustin2336 nice. I didn't have the skill to work out where the L bars should be located to fit into the first course of hollows! Good luck with the pour. Are you in the UK? If so, contact Julian at Antel. He is very knowledgeable and gave me all the info I needed re: rendering. He'll be able to give you much better advice than I!

  • @rebeccasnearhood6016
    @rebeccasnearhood60162 жыл бұрын

    Awesome & brilliant.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @paulb9842
    @paulb9842Ай бұрын

    your a really cool dude :) regards from Germany!

  • @majstory
    @majstory20 күн бұрын

    Great achievement man!

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    16 күн бұрын

    Thanks very much for the kind words! I do miss that pool! Moved house now, and onto pool #2 !

  • @kevispaandlashbar9769
    @kevispaandlashbar9769 Жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @tayeblondon
    @tayeblondonАй бұрын

    wow , looks so easy to have pool, cheers

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Ай бұрын

    It was a fair bit of work. But it was easier than I had initially imagined!

  • @thomask6656
    @thomask6656Ай бұрын

    Best Method to build a DIY Pool. Strongy recommend

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Thomas!

  • @alexandersanders6684
    @alexandersanders66845 ай бұрын

    Well, great and smart constitution . Without massive german Bunker - Beton ! Best wishes from Naples ! 🇮🇹🍀🇺🇸

  • @mercurylegacyminiatureschn2119
    @mercurylegacyminiatureschn21192 жыл бұрын

    Great job! You helped me decide. We will build our own pool. Cyprus weather should make our job so much easier 😉 Thanks for the video

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent.....how's the progress ?

  • @jameskent118
    @jameskent1184 ай бұрын

    Best video on the internet

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha Thanks James! You found it then. I'm just putting together my first video for the new pool !

  • @manishamahapatra7092
    @manishamahapatra70922 жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @markzim123
    @markzim1233 ай бұрын

    Hi. I love this video and am totally inspired. Could I ask how big you pool was and how long you think it took you overall to do? Trying to work out if it's possible to diy with all we have on, children work etc. Thanks so much. Also, we have a 3 year old. You mentioned about making a safety cover, did you do that? the covers we have seen are so expensive. Thanks

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi Mark, Pool was 5m x 3m x 1.4m depth (give or take a few cm). I think I started digging in sept. And jumped in on June 1st the following year. So around 9 months. I could have done it a lot quicker if I'd got a digger to dig the complete hole. I am a busy man with children and work. And as long as you can keep the site safe then you can take your time. I had very little help and had a new born at the time! I also now have a 3 year old and a 1.5 year old! I never made a safety cover, but I built a fence all the way around with a lockable gate. I also had a webbed meshed cover that was strong but wasn't a safety cover. Pools are incredibly dangerous. I have since moved house and am about to build another pool (slightly larger: 6.5 x 3.5 x 1.4 depth. I am in the process of making the first (possibly of many) videos about it. I will be building this one from ICF. Do the subscribe notifications thing and hopefully you'll see when the first video is up. The first video of new pool may answer some more questions!

  • @c42cly
    @c42cly2 жыл бұрын

    Wow great video.... Epic construction with some amazing results! Well done. Few questions if you have time..... Sand is the backfill behind the insulation on the walls? The epoxy paint makes the pool watertight I guess, what is its lifespan..... Do you need to re do it ? All plumbing is going through the walls, did you build in place or drill through? Also how have you sealed the plumbing connection to the wall? I would love to build the same one day!

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, sorry for the delay in responding, yes sand is the main backfill material although the insulation filled a lot of the gap. Unsure on the lifespan of the paint. Of you follow the instructions and give it a few clear coats, I guess it'll last 5 years or so. As long as you keep your water balanced. I set the pipework into the block before I filled the blocks with steel and concrete. I did nothing to seal around the Hayward concrete feed through. Good luck!

  • @StillAliveAndKicking_
    @StillAliveAndKicking_3 күн бұрын

    Very nice.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    3 күн бұрын

    Why thank you!

  • @clausen750
    @clausen750 Жыл бұрын

    Hi mate, this is very helpful for my future pool build. I guess it's not really practical to have a sloping bottom with this build method? Thanks for the video

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Apologies for the delayed response... I expect yours is built now! If I was going to do a sloping bottom i'd probably build it deeper and flat, then fill it in, but i'm not a pro so not sure how to do it properly! Flat base is great for pool games and general fun though!

  • @benjaminhuthwaitevlog913
    @benjaminhuthwaitevlog9132 жыл бұрын

    Very inspirational, we’ve been umming and ahhing about building a pool. You make it look so easy. What is the overall build cost, (if you don’t mind me asking)😊👍🏼

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ben, roughly £4500

  • @davidgeoghegan4726
    @davidgeoghegan47262 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant job , have you any videos of building the filtration system?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi David, I don't sorry, but a happy to answer any questions you have. It was pretty basic, simply run a few 50mm pvc pipes through the wall to the shed, and connect up to the pump and sand filter combination unit. and then run pipes back to the pool return jets.

  • @shaunofth3d3ad717

    @shaunofth3d3ad717

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lola was a good one mate

  • @kresdubbin3541
    @kresdubbin3541 Жыл бұрын

    Very good

  • @TA-iv2yz
    @TA-iv2yz10 ай бұрын

    great video i've watched yours and Nicole's so many times trying to build up the courage to do it. Would be great if you could add a list of building materials and pool equipment used

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊... Sure I've been meaning to do that for a while. I've got the spreadsheet there. Just needs some tidying up!

  • @thatsykes

    @thatsykes

    9 ай бұрын

    @@poolsandprojectsDid you get anywhere with that spreadsheet? 😊 Also quite interested!

  • @BastiAdventures

    @BastiAdventures

    27 күн бұрын

    Bumping this. That’ll be my summer project!

  • @diasporareturnee
    @diasporareturnee2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, fantastic! I've watched Nicole's video several times over the years but never got around to doing it. I just might do it soon. Question; how many watts does the pool pump use? Thinking of using solar power on mine as property is off grid.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, pump is a mega SP100. Used 0.75kw. but only sized that size as I now run a 19kw air source heat pump. A pump 1/3 the size would be fine!

  • @hayleyrecord1019

    @hayleyrecord1019

    Жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects hi. Question on your video. I did see anywhere where you pipes went for your pump. Where about did you put them. I'm considering in doing 1 in back garden in the next couple of yrs. Just waiting to get the money saved up? Is your pool heated or is the pump just to clean it? How much roughly did it cost you to build it.?

  • @hanhphan1354
    @hanhphan1354 Жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @victoriapalumbo7529
    @victoriapalumbo75294 күн бұрын

    I love this video. Seeing as you're now an expert, can I pay you to come do this in my garden please 😊

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    3 күн бұрын

    haha thank you... I'm far from an expert! I've since moved house and I am building another one in my new place! Videos are on my KZread page somewhere!

  • @niallroy1482
    @niallroy1482 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the very useful video. 2 questions ..did you use any insulation under the base or around the sides and did you use waterproofing in the render or is the Antelope payable good enough seal Many thanks if you can help Niall Roy Southport

  • @stephenjohnstone8812

    @stephenjohnstone8812

    11 ай бұрын

    Did you watch the video?

  • @boatingisfunUK
    @boatingisfunUK Жыл бұрын

    Hi Richard, awesome video. Couple of questions: 1. Did you have any ground water issue when excavated? 2. Where’s your drainage system? 3. What size rebar did you use for the base and the wall? And did you use hollow blocks? Did you run both vertical and horizontal rebar?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, No ground water issues No main drains - 2 low level suction points Vertical rebar only down each block. All steel 10mm All specified by a structural engineer. Family friend though so specs were gratis!

  • @niallroy1482
    @niallroy1482 Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks

  • @dammitbobby283
    @dammitbobby2835 ай бұрын

    Awesome, has the epoxy held up to the chlorine for the last 2 years? I want to build a lap pool.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes it seems to have been fine. I did a clear coat as well which is what you do when using salt apparently. I've moved now and am about to start building another pool!

  • @TravelChimp
    @TravelChimp2 жыл бұрын

    this is class 👏👏👏

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :-)

  • @ninja2353
    @ninja23538 ай бұрын

    wondering how the epoxy paint is doing after this amount of time. Great video by the way 👍🏻

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Paint looks good. Showed no sign of issues when I moved house and left the pool behind!

  • @kholloway5386
    @kholloway53862 жыл бұрын

    You do make bit look very easy! We’ve got 3/4 of a massive hole in our garden and have stalled. Can I ask if you had plans drawn up or was it all done by you? Do you have experience in building? And what made you go for rendered rather than block and liner? Thanks 😁

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi K, I had specifications for the grade of steel reinforcement for the walls and thickness of the concrete base. It is worth noting that this pool is quite small and has been over engineered from a strength perspective. No plans as such. I have absolutely no experience in building whatsoever. I didn't fancy a liner, as didn't want the risk of the liner puncturing and floating. A few friends of friends have had this happen and was an absolute nightmare. Plus the cost of paint was around £150 Vs £2500 for a liner! I also didn't want a liner as I couldn't have square corners. Most cheap liners require a 6" corner radius which in my opinion is not very pleasing to the eye!

  • @GammaFox6
    @GammaFox62 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Great video! I was wondering how long it took in total and what the cost is for upkeep each month? Looking to build one in my garden because it is BOILING hot. 😂

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Eve, it took around 5 months. Not full time. Maybe a month or two full time. It's a salt pool so no cost for upkeep. Just the electricity to run the pump (and heater in the colder months). Summer around £3 per day for filtration. Heating is about £500 per year. Used from march - October

  • @Bullet-Tooth-Tony-
    @Bullet-Tooth-Tony- Жыл бұрын

    Im on my way to your swimming pool now 😂 only joking, man i could do with one of those in my own garden haha!

  • @AJs255
    @AJs255 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing me and my dad are going to build this we are starting soon and was wondering if you could maybe send me the full formation on this build please?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Andrew, fantastic, not sure what the formation is? Happy to help answer questions!

  • @AJs255

    @AJs255

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice one thank you, whats the L/W/D, how thick was the bottom footings? What type of breeze blocks did you use was they standard blocks?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AJs255 excavation was 6 x 4 x 1.8 (ish). Finished pool is just over 3m x 5m x 1.4m. Bottom reinforced slab was 6-8 inches. Used Hollow blocks filled with steel in each hole and filled with concrete for walls. Hope that helps!

  • @anastasios3006
    @anastasios3006 Жыл бұрын

    Great work but don't know about the Benny Hill music ☺️. I'm wondering if you put in a hydrostatic valve in the base of the pool Incase water pressure builds up under the pool? Did you put any built in lights in the pool? Hahaha, I also studied Nicole's videos before I found your video. Hats off to you, you built it. In Australia, it would cost $80000 AUS dollars to build that size.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi, for some reason I missed this comment!! One year on... Yes there wasn't much choice in windows movie maker at the time 😂. There was no need to install a hydrostatic relief valve as this pool was built on very high ground with exceptional drainage. I put a single. Light in the near end which lights it up nicely as it's quite small 😀.

  • @anastasios3006

    @anastasios3006

    5 ай бұрын

    No worries for the late reply, busy raising kids. I noticed after your render application, you didn't put a waterproof membrane ( not needed?) . Has the epoxy pool paint been okay? What kind of render mix did you use? About to start planning mine. Cheers

  • @funnytrap3309
    @funnytrap330911 ай бұрын

    nice

  • @boatingisfunUK
    @boatingisfunUK Жыл бұрын

    Just one question, could you please tell us what materials you used on the concrete blocks? For rendering, waterproofing, paint etc? Many thanks

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I agree, boating is fun! Contact Julian at Antel. He will be able to tell you the detail of what you need. Much better than I can remember! UK based Company who specialise in the materials for the walls and floor etc

  • @gaudentasonaitis3721
    @gaudentasonaitis3721 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have a list of materials you used. Would help me this year to build my own. Also would you do something different this time. I'm thinking about insulated polystyrene blocks for walls

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    I've been asked a few times for the material list. I'll tidy it up and attach a link to the video. I have considered polystyrene ICF blocks. Definitely a time saver but the cost is too prohibitive and I wouldn't be able to afford to build a pool using this method.

  • @widewayaccountants1835
    @widewayaccountants1835 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Richard, you have done a great job. Can you build the same for me in Old Coulsdon?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Wideaway, thank you very much! Doing a Reno at the moment on a new place. That doesn't have a pool. I'll be building another one in the coming years!

  • @camillac9526
    @camillac95262 жыл бұрын

    Hi Richard, great video! We are going to start ours soon 7mx4m, I can’t wait after watching your video. As you are now a year after how is condition of the pool now? Do you use in winter at all? What cover do you have. Many thanks!

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I started using it March. I only acquired a new air source heat pump in Feb this year. And heated pool to 30c. I only have a solar cover and a debris cover. Neither of which do much to keep heat in in winter. I will be moving house soon and I'll be building another pool with a retractable hard cover ! Regarding the condition of the pool, it still looks and works brilliantly, and it's had daily use since it was built. Some of the paint has come off the base because I didn't wait for the instructed period of time before filling it!

  • @camillac9526

    @camillac9526

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Richard! We have dug the hole now so all systems go! How deep did you do your concrete base?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    @@camillac9526 hi... Remember that the thickness of the concrete base is dependent on the walls,pool volume, and ground conditions. Mine was about 8" thick. Reinforced with 10mm steel I think!

  • @camillac9526

    @camillac9526

    Жыл бұрын

    Shame I can’t send you pic, concrete is in

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    @@camillac9526 Can you do a short video and send the link?

  • @dee3108
    @dee3108 Жыл бұрын

    Great job!! Did you have to have a permit to dig that deep?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't. Although I believe you still need to check with your local council. Pools are classed as garden projects in the UK

  • @kyanpepper92teller97
    @kyanpepper92teller97 Жыл бұрын

    Great video . How many hours of work did it take you to complete the pool?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Great question. I don't know to be exact. But I think I could do one of these in a Month, maybe just over if It was full time work. I did it in spare time whilst taking care of a new-born. Took 6 months!

  • @lapinchiloca
    @lapinchiloca21 күн бұрын

    I celebrate that you actually dug up manually, with 1-man-power, without any of these fancy excavators. Do you still have a lower back after this Sir? 😁

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    20 күн бұрын

    hehe thanks! Back was fine! it was the arms that took a pounding! I am in the process of building a pool as i've moved house. I used a digger this time!

  • @larryrobinson1399
    @larryrobinson13992 жыл бұрын

    If ya don’t mind me asking what did ya back fill with around the pools edges

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure, regular 20mm scalpings at the base, and sand around the pipes. I also used a load of the initial excavated rock. As long as the back fill is drainable and won't damage the plumbing you're good !

  • @junk52
    @junk522 жыл бұрын

    Richard. Fantastic job and very well done. You must be chuffed to bits. Could I ask several questions? 🙄😁 Planning permission? Steel bar size ? I would be building roughly the same size max. Water meter? If so cost? Where did you buy the pool kit? Pipe filter etc etc not blocks lol I've always wanted a pool myself and now I have a big enough garden to fit one. Any advice greatfully received bud. Thanks in advance. Simon

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Simon, yes it's pretty good. Water has been 28c since the start of April! And just come out after a nice 2 hour swim after work! Right then. Planning permission not generally needed if you are not in a green belt type area and the pool is outdoors. However you'd need to check with your local council maybe. Steel bar was specified by a structural engineer for the volume, ground conditions etc. That was 12mm. No meter. But wouldn't matter as once it's filled with about 20m3 it's never emptied. Regarding the equipment. I bought all the bits separately mainly from Bosta. I went with metric 50mm pipe for everything. Most of the fittings are Hayward. Used for a year last year without a heater and temp did get to 30c but not for that long. Only during the heat wave. I have subsequently got a 19kw heat pump and larger sand filter set from AES. Which keeps it at 28-30c. I'd take all that with a punch of salt as I'm no expert!

  • @junk52

    @junk52

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects Richard thank you so much. This may be the pool inspiration I've been looking for. If you can do it so can I. Did you use standard hollow 9" blocks or were they special to accommodate the Re bar ? 6 or 9" base slab? And finally as I'm sure you're fed up of answering questions lol the render mix. Any particular gauge and additive? Thanks again Richard. So very envious, not just the pool but view also, that helps :)

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Geardownthreegreens no problems! Nope happy to answer questions. I'd stress the importance of the structural engineer. I went for a 6" slab. Standard hollows. contact Julian at Antel for all rendering and pool paint stuff. They're the best!

  • @junk52

    @junk52

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects much appreciated Richard, really is. You've answered my questions. 1 day....maybe.... fingers crossed. I'm going to start pricing everything up. Thanks again, You've been very helpful 👍

  • @jannkimithaiwala2825

    @jannkimithaiwala2825

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve wanted a pool for so long. Crazy prices. I want to build my own.

  • @niallroy1482
    @niallroy1482 Жыл бұрын

    Apologies…on reviewing the video I now see the insulation….is the Antel paint a good enough water seal to stop leakage Thanks

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, yes the Antel paint is a good membrane. But not as good as a tiled finish as I guess it needs to be re done periodically. Although it's worth noting that the Antel SBR mix in the second render coat provides a water proof membrane. Paint is more cosmetic. Definitely go for a light colour for a nice natural blue pool..avoid electric blue paint!

  • @tommartinez1532
    @tommartinez15328 ай бұрын

    I want to build a pool like this in my backyard in southwest Florida but I’m worried about city permitting. How did you go about dealing with permits?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi, fortunately in the UK (at time of building) we don't require planning permission. But we are required to build within certain parameters. Which vary between our local authorities.

  • @bigtorrisi
    @bigtorrisi2 жыл бұрын

    You clearly have no idea what you are doing. The builders I see, all smoke, drink lots of tea, and always arrive late on site you didnt do that once.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha....I'll try harder next time!

  • @FabioCosta-dl7lj

    @FabioCosta-dl7lj

    Жыл бұрын

    A Qatar

  • @Y888MTB
    @Y888MTB2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, where did you buy the pump / pool parts from?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Pump from AES, pool parts from Bosta

  • @tonyfernandez7901
    @tonyfernandez79012 ай бұрын

    British innovation 😊

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 ай бұрын

    Why thanks Tony! Moved house and building a slightly bigger one this time!

  • @Roy20476
    @Roy20476 Жыл бұрын

    Which city? Those views are sick man

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi, Cardiff, South Wales 😀

  • @thedrvn
    @thedrvnАй бұрын

    Came to see people doing so I cN 100% confirm I don't want to lol. Gj though!

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Ай бұрын

    Haha cheers, it's a fair bit of work!

  • @triniapache
    @triniapache2 жыл бұрын

    M8 I am doing the same thing watched that Nicole tones as well , question what did u use to render the wall and did u tank it ? As I am stuck I have built my structure 7m×4m and no one explains what products to use in the UK for the render process Thanks bro

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome....send some pics. Keen to see other's projects! So I'd speak to tech support at Antel. They gave me all the info, right from bare block to fully finished. Not sure what tank it is? I just rendered it and painted with Epoxy paint!

  • @triniapache

    @triniapache

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects how did you render it ie what did you use ? Plastering Sand? and what ratios? Thanks Rich are u on insta? Can ping u some pics of progress

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@triniapache Hi, I used all the rendering products from Antel, think it was just normal builders sand. Julian at Antel gives you all the detailed information regarding ratios and rendering. From memory. The two coats were a 1:3, and 1:5. And one had the Antel product and one didn't. Both used standard blue circle cement. Make sure you scratch the first coat (incl floor) very well.

  • @triniapache

    @triniapache

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects Thanks Bro I spoke to Julian and said u recommended me, 😉 I got the sbr and all that I needed Thanks for all your help bro will upload video when completed 👊🏼👍🏼

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@triniapache Nice - One final thought - In my opinion I'd go with a shade of grey for the inside colour. Avoid Electric Blue! You'll get a much nicer natural blue colour with grey!

  • @Feel.I
    @Feel.I25 күн бұрын

    Is epoxy paint 100% waterproof? And how long does it take to repaint?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    25 күн бұрын

    Hi, yes it is waterproof. It lasts about 8 years (apparently!) if you look after your pool water balance. I've not repainted it so unsure on repainting time. But the first three coats took a day on this small pool. I chose epoxy because it was the cheapest way to make the pool watertight. Contact Julian at Antel if you need more advice on the paint 😀.

  • @megaplaytime9948
    @megaplaytime9948 Жыл бұрын

    Any pool fence for the child ? It’s lovely pool 🏊‍♀️

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thank you, yes, watch the video to the end 😊

  • @DD-wu7xq
    @DD-wu7xq Жыл бұрын

    How many evenings did this take you to build?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow good question. Took about 6 months with 2-3 evenings a week. I reckon I could have done it start to finish in a month if I was at it all day every day!

  • @driqbalahmedkhan7680
    @driqbalahmedkhan7680 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Can you please list the white goods such as skimmer and inlets you used and and any link for the supplier

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi, I 've been working on the parts and materials list. I'll get it linked in the description as soon as possible!

  • @bendracene
    @bendracene2 жыл бұрын

    Super project. But in England i think you have only 1 month to enjoy your pool

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    The water temp is 28-30c from march to October :-).

  • @bendracene

    @bendracene

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects :) England of Caraïbes

  • @jonathanlinehan9316
    @jonathanlinehan9316 Жыл бұрын

    How did the render and paint hold up I didn't think that epoxy pool paint was waterproof?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    It's been pretty good. The epoxy paint is the waterproof membrane. It's a 2 part mix. It's designed to waterproof a pool. Tile would be best. But the paint is a fraction of the price! I believe it's better than that rubber based chlorine paint.

  • @jonathanlinehan9316

    @jonathanlinehan9316

    Жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects what was the name of the paint you used? Cheers 👍

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanlinehan9316 good question. I can't remember the exact name. It was Antels epoxy swimming pool paint system. Search that and it should come up

  • @jonathanlinehan9316

    @jonathanlinehan9316

    Жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects Legend that's for the reply

  • @camillac9526
    @camillac9526 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, just rendering ours now with antel stuff! Did you put PVA on blocks before rendering?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Camilla, great stuff...! No I didn't, I guess that would help to bond first cost of render to the blocks. I drenched the block prior to the first coat of render though.

  • @camillac9526

    @camillac9526

    Жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects thanks Richard how is your pool and heat pump etc going? We have finally started building again rendering almost done! What chemicals did you go with?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    So I've got a new job and have consequently moved house... Planning pool #2 now! Got to quickly renovate the house first !

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    @@camillac9526 chemicals wise. Just added salt and used a salt water chlorine generator to maintain the water sanitation

  • @camillac9526

    @camillac9526

    Жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects amazing! Will you go bigger or same?

  • @vredko5259
    @vredko5259 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, could you please provide me with a drawing (grounds, plan) of what it looked like? and the second thing, could you please give me links to individual things for filtering? thank you

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, unfortunately I dont have a drawing. Maybe I can give you some information? For filtering I use a remora fsf-500 sand filter set, and an Intex salt system.

  • @vredko5259

    @vredko5259

    Жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects I'm probably most interested in filtration, how the pipes are connected, what to watch out for and what to avoid...salt system is better or why? what advantages does it have over chlorine? thank you again🙂

  • @alexandu2835

    @alexandu2835

    Жыл бұрын

    Salt become chloride anyway. Have a look for cooper ioniser

  • @clemrose9720
    @clemrose9720 Жыл бұрын

    Nice pool but because it’s a smaller one I would have made it deeper.

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    5 ай бұрын

    It was made for pool games like pool volleyball. I can just about dive in! I may make my next one a bit deeper

  • @nenitagarcia5616
    @nenitagarcia56167 ай бұрын

    Hard to see how you connect all these tank

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks. I didn't take any video about that. Ive since started making a new pool. New video is more detailed.

  • @vvdd903
    @vvdd90327 күн бұрын

    filter system?

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    26 күн бұрын

    Hi, yeah I used a fsf-500 filterset. Which is an integrated pump and filter from AES. Set on an 8 hour timer. All through 50mm pipes from Bosta UK.

  • @leophillips1531
    @leophillips1531 Жыл бұрын

    this made me laugh lol

  • @oliverjuniordossantos7395
    @oliverjuniordossantos7395 Жыл бұрын

    What is the dimensions of the pool in ft

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Just a smidgen bigger than 10x17

  • @philipmarchalquizar7741
    @philipmarchalquizar77412 жыл бұрын

    No drainage system??

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, yes there's two inlets and two outlets. However I will never drain it.

  • @boatingisfunUK

    @boatingisfunUK

    Жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects where are the drainages? At the bottom? It’s something Nicole’s video doesn’t touch on either so appreciate if you can explain how you went about it. Cheers

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    @@boatingisfunUKmy research determined that a pool of this size didn't need main drains. I have two low level suction points down a single wall. No issues with circulation. Mainly as I've got a rediculously high powered pump! Although I'd encourage you to do your own research.

  • @nateoneill9348
    @nateoneill93482 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else watch Nicole build a pool? 😅

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Must have watched it over 100 times!!!

  • @mimi.w667
    @mimi.w6672 жыл бұрын

    Can you come build this in my backyard I will pay you 🙂

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha. Where abouts are you?! Would you consider doing it yourself, it's fairly easy if time is on your side :-)

  • @danoshea1156
    @danoshea11562 жыл бұрын

    Can I ship you out to Thailand and you can live here for a few weeks and we build it in my garden together? I'm half serious

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha... Had you messaged a few months earlier id have jumped at the opportunity! May need more than a week though!

  • @danoshea1156

    @danoshea1156

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poolsandprojects I know. Thanks a lot Covid! Could've had a pool in my front yard!! Hopefully traveling back to Thailand on new years day. Let's stay in touch, sir

  • @shaunofth3d3ad717

    @shaunofth3d3ad717

    2 жыл бұрын

    Like the idea of having a pool

  • @shaunofth3d3ad717

    @shaunofth3d3ad717

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lola was very nice

  • @shaunofth3d3ad717

    @shaunofth3d3ad717

    2 жыл бұрын

    😁🤣

  • @coolaunry
    @coolaunry Жыл бұрын

    one year later now, this pool will cost £10,000

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    5 ай бұрын

    Two years later now. Probably £20k. Although I hope not as I've moved house and I'm building another one!

  • @rick5638
    @rick5638 Жыл бұрын

    Can u come build mine I will pay $5000 usd for labor

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol would like a trip over to the states! Wouldn't even like to put a number on the labour! I'm about to build another one!

  • @allanthomson3260
    @allanthomson32608 ай бұрын

    Ace

  • @pedroduarte5052
    @pedroduarte5052 Жыл бұрын

    A pool in the UK 😂😂😂😂

  • @mirazprodhan1545

    @mirazprodhan1545

    11 күн бұрын

    ,😂😂😂

  • @BrockOwings-ls6xl
    @BrockOwings-ls6xlАй бұрын

    That's awesome and beautiful. It actually looks like it wouldn't be to complicated to build either and def a lot cheaper the in inground pool. I've wanted a pool since we bought our house but our Nazi HOA doesn't allow above ground pools.

  • @lauracapelli2250
    @lauracapelli2250Ай бұрын

    hi, any update to coat/ colur of your first 5k pool? julian @ antel contact? much apreciated! br, gerold

  • @poolsandprojects

    @poolsandprojects

    Ай бұрын

    Hi, Yes, Julian at Antel is the chap who supplied the Render SBR and and light grey 2 part epoxy pool paint. I'll be doing my new pool in the same paint.

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