Yes, changing a pool depth to make it less deep causes loss of water volume—and that's a good thing! First, let's break down what changes in your pool when you make its deepest area shallow. By reducing the depth, you decrease the overall volume of water the pool holds.
Price: One of the biggest decision-making factors for many pool owners is the cost of the swimming pool renovation. If you want to change the depth of your pool, alterations to vinyl or steel and polymer pools can cost between $10,000 to $50,000.
Can you change the depth of a pool? This is also possible. In most cases, people who wish to change the depth of their pool wish that their existing pool was deeper, but a pool can be converted to a shallower version as well.
The process of reducing the depth is to first ensure the drain is raised up correctly, using proper fittings. Any areas where the new concrete will meet old tiles, these must be stripped back to allow the new concrete to join the old. Once this work is done, concrete can be poured to raise the level.
Vinyl liner pools are usually the most amenable to minor changes. They can be made up to a foot shallower by filling the bottom with concrete and applying a new liner on top. Steel or polymer pools are somewhat trickier but can handle structural changes well and on a decently small budget.
Changing the depth of a fiberglass pool is more or less the same as building a new pool from scratch. Actual costs will vary dramatically depending on pool size etc, but very rough ballpark numbers are $6K for vinyl, and $20K for plaster.
The depth and length of the swimming pool should be 5 feet and 25 feet if you want to have swim laps in it. Most people are satisfied with the standard depths of 3-5 feet in a pool with multiple depths but it cannot be a right decision if you and your spouse's height are not suitable to those pool depths.
Enlarge Pool
Maybe you bought a house with a pool that is not large enough to accommodate your needs, or maybe it has a shape that you don't particularly enjoy and you would like to renovate. Whatever the reasons, Neave Pools is here to help. Enlarging a swimming pool or adding a spa can be a large undertaking.
Yes, it is possible to "restore" a filled in pool. And, for those interested, a good liner company can produce a liner to fit practically any pool design and shape.
You'll want to minimize the shallow end as much as possible to elongate the swimming area. We recommend a depth of 4-6ft. Another good option for swimming laps is to opt for an L shaped pool, with a shallower area on the shorter side and a depth of between 4-6ft on the longer side.
It's entirely possible to increase the size of your pool without having to completely start from scratch. Likewise, if your current one is too large and you would like to downsize a bit, we can handle that for you as well.
Add onto Existing: In most cases it's possible to be hot-tub ready by building a new spa right into the swimming pool remodeling and adding the required plumbing / equipment. This can be a little more costly than when building it new but it happens all the time!
Whether you're looking to upgrade a pool you've already installed or are looking to modify a pool that came with a new house you bought, enlarging a pool will take some planning, effort, and money. That's not to say it's impossible, because many people choose to do it and do it successfully.
Above Ground Pool Depths
However, many pool owners would like to have the ability to go deeper than 4 feet. Luckily, above ground pools can have both shallow and deep ends, just like an in-ground pool.
A tanning shelf or tanning ledge is the perfect feature to add to an existing swimming pool while under renovation. A tanning shelf is an area inside the pool perimeter that sits just about 6-8" below water.
What Is the Average In-Ground Pool Depth? For residential pools, the standard maximum depth of an inground pool is usually 8 feet. But pool builders can build deeper pools. If you plan to install a diving board, 8 feet is the minimum depth you will need in the deep end.
Regardless of using a board or not, pools need to have a minimum depth of 8 feet for diving purposes. In some cases, up to 16 feet will be needed for commercial pools that have a high-dive platform. The pool will also need to be built out so there's adequate room for diving, ensuring safety is a top priority.
To measure the DEPTH of a FULL pool, hold a measuring stick vertically at the corner of the hopper pad and note the depth of the water, then measure the distance from the water line to the bead receiver. Add these to get the finished depth.
In architecture, coping is the protective lip or cap at the top of the wall to complete its look. It also protects it from various elements. Pool design uses it in the same manner. When building your in-ground swimming pool, it will most likely have some exposed steel on its bond or pool wall's upper surface.
Yes, it is totally possible to add a Hot Tub or Jacuzzi to your existing pool. Before you embark on the project, you need to have a clear plan of action. You need to understand how you are going to heat it, if you indeed are, as well as how you are going to control your jets.
Can you put a Tanning Ledge on an inground vinyl pool? You sure can! Also known as a Baja Shelf or Sun Lounge, they replace the standard drop-in white thermoplastic steps, and become part of the pool itself.
Mix together more concrete, two bags at a time, inside the pool to make it shallower. Pour the concrete into the bottom of the pool, starting at the deep end, directly from the mixer. Slowly build up the depth by pouring in concrete and swirling it smooth with a trowel.
16 x 32 Rectangle (most popular)