Which above ground pool should I choose based on my needs and budget?

THE above ground swimming pools they make up the majority of swimming pools in French gardens. And for good reason, in addition to the excellent quality/price ratio, it has numerous advantages and does not require a specific declaration to your municipality.

Why choose an above ground pool?

THE above ground swimming pool has many advantages, including its own very low cost compared to an in-ground swimming poolboth for purchase and maintenance.

• For models not exceeding 20 m2 it is not necessary to submit a request for work or a specific declaration.

• Different shapes they exist, to please as many people as possible: round, oval, rectangular, octagonal, hexagonal, etc.

• Ideal for childrendepending on the height you choose, you can walk anywhere.

• Cleaning is less time consuming and boring (except of course for very large models).

• Quick and easy installation.

• The above ground pool can be dismantled.

• Renowned brands, such as Intex.

That is to say

Smaller in size than the in-ground pool (depending on the model), it requires equally particular attention to the quality of the water, and requires thorough cleaning. An undeniable advantage: the smaller the pool, the less time cleaning will require and fewer treatment products.

The above ground swimming pool, whatever its size and typeneeds to be maintained by a filtration system. It generally has a swimming pool, which limits additional costs. However, you need to pay attention to treatment products which, depending on the amount of water, can quickly become expensive.

Which brand for your above ground pool?

Several brands compete for the above ground pool market. Price and quality will certainly be your criteria of choice. For above ground PVC pools we recommend that you turn to Intex brand pools. Intex above ground pools have an affordable price, without sacrificing quality. As an official partner, we benefit from in-depth product knowledge to better serve our customers.

For wooden or metal swimming pools, we have chosen to collaborate with brands known for the quality and robustness of their products: Ubbink for wooden swimming pools and Gré for metal swimming pools.

The different types of above ground swimming pools

There are different types of above ground swimming pools, among the most common we find self-supporting swimming pools, known as «glass» swimming pools, and tubular swimming pools, known as those with a metal structure.

Freestanding swimming pools

Freestanding pools are a classic of the Intex brand. They consist of a PVC covering topped with an inflatable tube. To install, simply inflate the tube and fill it with water. The pool rises as it fills. Installation of the swimming pool is therefore very simple and quick: from 10 to 45 minutes depending on the model.

The so-called «bouncy» Intex pools can be round or oval and measure from 2.44 m to 4.57 m.

At Intex, their height varies from 76 cm to 1.22 m.

Expect: A flat and leveled ground with a tarpaulin under the pool.

For whom? Family with children, young children, swimming pool for the first time, small budgets

Prize: From €25 to €400

Other : Deflate, fold and store in winter

Swimming pools with metal structure (tubulars).

Tubular pools are made of a PVC liner supported by a metal structure. For installation, simply hook up the pipes and fix the covering. This type of pool is simple and quick to install: from 30 minutes to 1h30 depending on the model.

Tube pools can be round or rectangular in shape. The Intex brand tubular pools measure from Ø 2.44 m to 7.32 m for the round ones; and from 2.20 x 1.50 m to 9.75 x 4.88 m for the rectangular ones.

The height varies from 76 cm to 1.32 m.

Expect: A flat plot of land or a concrete slab, with a tarp under the pool.

For whom?Families with children, families without children, large families, for a more sustainable investment, reduced budgets

Prize: From €100 to €1,700

Other : Prepare your pool for the winter

Wooden swimming pools

Wooden swimming pools are made up of autoclave-treated wooden planks, fitted together on which a liner is fixed. Installation takes some time. It takes 1 to 2 days for 2 or 3 people.

Wooden swimming pools are available in different shapes: hexagonal, octagonal, rectangular, square. They measure from Ø 4 m to Ø 7 m for octagonal or hexagonal shapes. For rectangular or elongated octagonal ones, 3.50 to 5 m wide and 3.5 to 15 m long.

Their height varies from 1.20 m to 1.55 m.

To improve comfort and aesthetics it is possible to create a raised wooden terrace, at the height of the copings.

Expect: A concrete slab or earthworks + a slab + backfill soil (if semi-buried)

For whom?Families with children, families without children, large families, for a long-term investment

Prize: From €1,200 to €11,000

Other : Prepare the pool for winter/treat the wood if necessary

Note: There are wooden pools with a metal structure, in the form of pre-assembled panels. They install in less than 2 hours. From €750 to €6,000

Metal pool

Metal pools are made of metal panels, held together by pipes. They are generally gray or faux wood in color. Their installation is relatively easy and quick for 2 people.

Metal pools, round or oval, can measure from Ø 4 m to Ø 6 m for round ones; from 3.50 to 5 m wide and from 4.50 to 7 m long, or more depending on the brand.

Their height varies from 1.20 to 1.35 m.

Expect: A concrete slab

For whom?Families with children, families without children, large families, for a long-term investment

Prize: From €1,000 to €2,200

Other : Prepare your pool for the winter

In summary

In addition to your budget, the space you have in your garden and the aesthetics of the pool, you must choose your above ground pool based on:

• Its use (Long term? Only in summer? Intended only for children?)
• The type of swimmers and activities (swimming, relaxation, games?, children, adolescents or adults?)
• The volume and size of the water (which affects the time spent on maintenance and the amount of treatment products used)
• The safety level (A higher pool will be less accessible to a child)
• Installations to be done in advance (Working or not)
• The degree of difficulty of the installation