Building a New Pool or SPA

Decide what you want

Discuss with friends and relatives who own pools their experiences involving colour, size, location, equipment, finishes, landscaping, building and maintenance time and any problems they had involving the construction of their pool/spa.

Review the websites of some swimming pool and spa builders and installers to find examples of styles and designs that appeal to you. SPASA's list of members provides links to SPASA's members' websites. SPASA's swimming pool builder members are listed here and swimming pool installer members are listed here.

Choose a builder

Comparison shop; talk to a number of builders about your requirements and what they have to offer you. Arrange for them to inspect your chosen site. Ask for a written quotation. What warranties and insurances are provided?

Is the builder licensed to build a pool in Queensland?
Do a Building Services Authority (BSA) licence check on the builder. The BSA's online licence search is free, easy to use and informative. If you don't have internet access, ring them on 1300 272 272.

Is the builder experienced?
Ask the builder for addresses of pools they have constructed so you can inspect them.

Does the builder have a good reputation?
Ask the builder for contact details of several previous customers. When you contact the customers ask them how they feel about their pool building experience.

Is the builder a SPASA member?
View SPASA's List of Members. What are the benefits of using a SPASA member to build your swimming pool or spa? Find out here.

Are the builder's staff NSPI Accredited?
The National Swimming Pool Institute (NSPI) has professional accreditation programmes designed to maintain pool industry workers' knowledge of, and skills using, best practices. NSPI Accredited Specialists are professionals who value education and accreditation, insuring they are delivering quality product and service to you.

On the NSPI website you can interrogate the NSPI Register of Accredited Specialists to verify information about pool professionals' accreditations and view the specialisations available.