Swimming Pool Construction

Constructing a swimming pool involves several steps, from planning and design to the actual construction and finishing touches. Here’s a general overview of the process:

And with over 25 years of experience with landscaping in Sydney, you can be confident a job is done right.

Swimming Pool Construction

Swimming Pool Construction

Planning & Design :

• Location: Choose the ideal location for your pool, considering factors like sunlight, privacy, access, and local regulations.
• Type of Pool: Decide whether you want an in-ground or above-ground pool. For in-ground, there are various materials
• Size & Shape: Determine the dimensions and shape of your pool based on your space, preferences, and budget.
• Permits: Ensure you have all the necessary permits from local authorities.
• Budget: Set a budget that includes costs for construction, maintenance, and utilities (water, electricity, etc.).

Excavation :

• Site Preparation: Clear the area of debris, trees, or obstacles.
• Excavation: Using excavators, the area is dug to the desired pool shape and depth. If it’s a custom design, this can take several days.

Pool Shell Construction

• Concrete Pool: If you’re building a concrete pool, the foundation is reinforced with steel rebar, and then concrete is poured into the excavation to form the pool shell.
• Fiberglass Pool: For fiberglass, a pre-formed shell is lowered into place.
• Vinyl Pool: For vinyl, a steel or polymer frame is installed, followed by a vinyl liner.

Plumbing & Electrical

• Plumbing: The plumbing system is installed, including drains, skimmers, return jets, and filtration systems. Proper water flow is essential.
• Electrical: Wiring is done for pool lights, pumps, heaters, and any other electrical features. Ensure safety standards are met.

Surface & Tile Work

• Tiling: If you have a tiled pool, tiles are installed along the waterline or throughout the pool.
• Plaster or Pebble Finish: For concrete pools, the interior surface is usually finished with plaster, pebble, or other types of coatings.

Decking & Landscaping

• Decking: The area around the pool is paved with materials like concrete, stone, wood, or tiles to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space.
• Landscaping: Plants, lighting, and features like waterfalls or fountains can be added for decoration and ambiance.

How to choose a landscaper in Sydney

Be clear from the start: the landscape is not the same as lawn care. And while many lawn care services may tout that they can design an outdoor space you’ll love, be wary of any without direct and proven experience creating spaces. Ask for references and examples of previous plans they have put together. If they aren’t able to produce them, chances are that they’re great at more basic lawn maintenance but not savvy when it comes to functional space creation.

Experience is first and foremost, but here are some other questions you can ask a prospective landscaper to choose the right service for your lawn or garden:

• Are you licensed and insured to do this project in Sydney?
• Can I see pictures of other designs you have done?
• Are you design-only or do you design and build?
• Is this budget inclusive of all costs including labour and materials?
• Do you have experience working with sustainable products?
• What is your typical process and turnaround time on initial designs?

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Why choose Manna Landscapes?

At Manna Landscapes, provide every customer with guidance, artistic suggestions, and a comprehensive plan of action while keeping your best interests – and your budget – at heart. Our full service takes every aspect of your project into account, including:

• Initial Consultation
• Design, Planning & Documentation
• Council Liaising & DA Management
• Landscape Construction
• Maintenance

Manna Landscapes provides lighting plans, specialised guidelines on caring for your garden, and sketches on feature elements such as pergolas, water features, or gazebos. We provide advice on the best furniture and accessories to compliment your garden. We also lodge DA applications with the council, attend council meetings on your behalf, and guide you through the whole process.

We are also a proud member of the Landscape Contractors Association, and we consistently uphold industry standards and professional codes of conduct.

Whether you have a concept in mind already or aren’t sure where to get started, fill out our Landscape Design Checklist or call us on 0415 837 699. Our team is ready to help!

Frequently Asked Questions About Landscape Design in Sydney

What details does a landscaper consider?

A thorough designer will take into account anything and everything you want to use your lawn or garden while accounting for location and climate. This includes the flow between spaces, layering of plantings, creating transitions between hardscapes and softscapes, including functional structures, and selecting materials and plants that meet your lifestyle. Most designers are guided by combining balance, proportion, and transition into their planning, but the best landscapers in Sydney do this in a way unique to each customer.

Is landscaping only useful for large gardens?

Absolutely not. A property, lawn, or garden of any size can benefit from landscaping. In fact, smaller spaces may benefit a bit more from a professional design approach. The designer can take into account all of the different ways you’d like to use the space and devise unique ways to get more out of a challengingly small area.

Can a landscape designer create a plan based on pictures I like?

That’s a great starting point. The more you can share with a landscaper about what you want the space to achieve and what your style preferences are, the more likely they are to put together a design you like from the start. Don’t be shy about sharing ideas for plants, colour schemes, and even gardens that are a different shape and size than yours. You can point out the parts you love and leave them to the landscape designer to find a way to incorporate them.

Just be aware that they may suggest leaving out an idea or two if they know from experience it might not be effective. For example, if you love a particular plant you saw online but it simply won’t thrive in the steamy Sydney summers, the designer may recommend something else with a similar aesthetic that’s more likely to last.

I don’t have a green thumb. Can a landscaper help me keep plants alive?

While they won’t be there to water your flowers each week, a landscape designer can take into account your lack of a knack for plants. Low maintenance plants that thrive in the Sydney climate or irrigation systems that take care of watering for you may be a great fit. Some design and build landscaping firms also offer ongoing maintenance plans to help with lawn and garden care.

Do designers always start from scratch, or can I keep some of what I have?

A professional landscape designer will create a space you’ll love based on as many requirements you set as possible. This means that if you want to keep a flower bed or grove of trees, they’ll work their design around those elements. There could also be budgetary factors here, too. If you already have a retaining wall that’s in good condition, you could ask the designer for ideas to spruce it up rather than replacing it completely. The same can apply to updating decking without changing the structural footprint. Designers do not need to start from a clean slate, and as long as you are clear at the start what you do or don’t want to keep, they should be able to accommodate you.