Is Your Backyard Ready for a Pool?

Wondering if your backyard is ready for a pool? Take our quiz to find out! Answer a few questions about your space, preferences, and budget, and we’ll give you a readiness score along with personalised tips to help you prepare for your dream pool.

1.       

       Question: How much space do you have available in your backyard for a pool?

·         A) Less than 100 square meters

·         B) 100-200 square meters

·         C) 200-300 square meters

·         D) More than 300 square meters

2.

       Question: Describe your current backyard landscape.

·         A) Completely flat with no obstacles

·         B) Slightly sloped or with minor obstacles (e.g. trees, rocks)

·         C) Moderately sloped or with several obstacles

·         D) Steep slope or heavily landscaped with numerous obstacles

3.

       Question: What is the predominant soil type in your backyard?

·         A) Sandy

·         B) Loamy

·         C) Clay

·         D) Rocky

4.

       Question: What is your budget for the pool installation?

·         A) Less than $20,000

·         B) $20,000-$40,000

·         C) $40,000-$60,000

·         D) More than $60,000

5.

       Question: How accessible is your backyard for construction equipment?

·         A) Easily accessible with no obstacles

·         B) Accessible but with some minor obstacles

·         C) Difficult to access with several obstacles

·         D) Very difficult to access with major obstacles

Scoring:

         Space Availability:

·         A) 1 point

·         B) 2 points

·         C) 3 points

·         D) 4 points

         Current Landscape:

·         A) 4 points

·         B) 3 points

·         C) 2 points

·         D) 1 point

         Soil Type:

·         A) 4 points

·         B) 3 points

·         C) 2 points

·         D) 1 point

         Budget Considerations:

·         A) 1 point

·         B) 2 points

·         C) 3 points

·         D) 4 points

        Utilities and Access:

·         A) 4 points

·         B) 3 points

·         C) 2 points

·         D) 1 point

Results and Personalised Tips:

·         Score: 17-20: Your Backyard is Pool-Ready!

·         Start planning your pool design and gather quotes from pool installation companies.

·         Consider adding luxury features that fit within your budget since you have ample space and resources (e.g Water features, tiling surrounds, etc).

·         Think about complementary landscaping to enhance your pool area.

·         Score: 12-16: Almost There!

·         You’re close to having a pool-ready backyard! Consider minor adjustments like removing obstacles or flattening slight slopes.

·         Re-evaluate your budget to ensure it aligns with your desired features.

·         Consult with a pool expert to address any accessibility or landscape issues.

·         Score: 7-11: Needs Some Work

·         Focus on improving space availability and addressing landscape challenges.

·         Consider a smaller pool or one with simpler features to stay within budget and space constraints.

·         Work with a landscape architect to optimise your backyard layout for a future pool.

·         Score: 0-6: Not Quite Ready

·         Significant changes are needed to prepare your backyard for a pool. Start by addressing major landscape and accessibility issues.

·         Increase your budget to accommodate necessary preparations.

·         Explore alternative pool options, such as above-ground pools, if in-ground installation is too challenging.

Ready to create your dream oasis? Click on the "Contact us" link above for a FREE quote or call us directly on: 1300 368 086.