Pools
Jan 21st 2013 | 3:16 pm
#16
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Re: Pools
Hi Scottishcelts, we are just shopping around for pools just now. We are in Perth btw. Any tips on reputable companies if you're in Perth and what extras you found along the way??
I have found so far that we could be charged something called clean fill? ( we are building on a brand new development so not sure about this). Charges if they hit rock, charges for clearing waste.......any info would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Tracy E
I have found so far that we could be charged something called clean fill? ( we are building on a brand new development so not sure about this). Charges if they hit rock, charges for clearing waste.......any info would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Tracy E
Yes, those charges are correct. If they hit rock it's harder for them to make the hole. Your waste dirt (sand & rock) has to go somewhere and they have to pay a fee to the tip, so it's passed on to you. And you need fill around the pool after it's been installed so it doesn't shift. The installer will show you how to compact it (or they can come out to do it but it costs more. We did our own).
We bought ours from Sapphire in Joondalup but most of the pool companies are affiliated anyway. So long as they're SPASA registered you should be ok. It's really just a matter of what shape/size you want and who has it.
Jan 21st 2013 | 3:41 pm
#17
I'm Old Gregg!
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From: A Former Bogan Colony in QLD
Re: Pools
"Portable pools and spas which are filled with over 300 millimetres or more of water must now be fenced"
http://www.pool-safety-inspection.co...gulations.html
Jan 21st 2013 | 3:52 pm
#18
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Re: Pools
I'm not sure the council have much say in it. It is a new State law that came into effect on Jan 1st, where even paddling pools require it. It's dumb when you consider that you could have a pond in your garden that doesn't require a fence
"Portable pools and spas which are filled with over 300 millimetres or more of water must now be fenced"
http://www.pool-safety-inspection.co...gulations.html
"Portable pools and spas which are filled with over 300 millimetres or more of water must now be fenced"
http://www.pool-safety-inspection.co...gulations.html
The SA website looks a tad ambiguous re approval
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Jan 21st 2013 | 3:58 pm
#19
I'm Old Gregg!
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From: A Former Bogan Colony in QLD
Re: Pools
Ta BS
The SA website looks a tad ambiguous re approval
http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Housing...flatable_pools
The SA website looks a tad ambiguous re approval
http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Housing...flatable_pools
Jan 21st 2013 | 4:00 pm
#20
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Jan 21st 2013 | 4:15 pm
#21
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Jan 21st 2013 | 4:23 pm
#22
Chan eil aon chà nan gu le
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From: On the ning nang nong
Re: Pools
Hi Scottishcelts, we are just shopping around for pools just now. We are in Perth btw. Any tips on reputable companies if you're in Perth and what extras you found along the way??
I have found so far that we could be charged something called clean fill? ( we are building on a brand new development so not sure about this). Charges if they hit rock, charges for clearing waste.......any info would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Tracy E
I have found so far that we could be charged something called clean fill? ( we are building on a brand new development so not sure about this). Charges if they hit rock, charges for clearing waste.......any info would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Tracy E
We are very happy with our pool, no probs as yet. Just keep it clean and test the water regularly.
Jan 21st 2013 | 4:25 pm
#23
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Jan 21st 2013 | 4:34 pm
#24
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Jan 21st 2013 | 5:51 pm
#25
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Jan 21st 2013 | 7:01 pm
#26
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From: Somewhere South... Not Telling YOU
Re: Pools
Most common "hidden extra' is when they find rock.. Can add thousands to the price... Some areas are well known for being rocky, it depends where you live... A REPUTEABLE and local pool company should have a good idea whether there may be rock... But I don't think any of them don't have a rock clause..
Fencing can be expensive, however if you have a Handy "man" then it's DIYable...
Landscaping is a major cost... What are you going to surround the pool with? grass? Astros type turf? liquid limestone? Pavers?
Fencing can be expensive, however if you have a Handy "man" then it's DIYable...
Landscaping is a major cost... What are you going to surround the pool with? grass? Astros type turf? liquid limestone? Pavers?
Jan 21st 2013 | 8:32 pm
#27
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Sydney, NSW
Re: Pools
Although I wouldn't be without my pool, it has been very expensive to maintain- mainly as each year it has needed something new doing- filter, chlorinator, pump, polaris. Now it looks as though the concrete is aging and needs repainting. I've worked out it has cost me about $200 per swim!!
You shouldn't have the problems with a new pool though. This one was over 12 years old.
You shouldn't have the problems with a new pool though. This one was over 12 years old.
Jan 22nd 2013 | 12:46 pm
#28
Now in Oz
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Perth WA from Bonnie Scotland
Re: Pools
SC lives in Queensland. We're in Perth and built a house 4 years ago and had out pool installed 3.5 years ago.
Yes, those charges are correct. If they hit rock it's harder for them to make the hole. Your waste dirt (sand & rock) has to go somewhere and they have to pay a fee to the tip, so it's passed on to you. And you need fill around the pool after it's been installed so it doesn't shift. The installer will show you how to compact it (or they can come out to do it but it costs more. We did our own).
We bought ours from Sapphire in Joondalup but most of the pool companies are affiliated anyway. So long as they're SPASA registered you should be ok. It's really just a matter of what shape/size you want and who has it.
Yes, those charges are correct. If they hit rock it's harder for them to make the hole. Your waste dirt (sand & rock) has to go somewhere and they have to pay a fee to the tip, so it's passed on to you. And you need fill around the pool after it's been installed so it doesn't shift. The installer will show you how to compact it (or they can come out to do it but it costs more. We did our own).
We bought ours from Sapphire in Joondalup but most of the pool companies are affiliated anyway. So long as they're SPASA registered you should be ok. It's really just a matter of what shape/size you want and who has it.
Also been to Bucaneers in Joondalup which is the same owner but they were very helpful. Thanks again
