One of the great benefits of concrete pools in my mind is the flexibility to create a pool that suits your design and space. Fibreglass pools although cheaper can be difficult to make work for your space. Concrete pools give you complete control to create the pool of your dreams – just like your PINTREST boards!

Here are some brief notes we have made in regards the benefits of concrete pools:

• The look: It’s hard to beat the look of a concrete pool; there are so many options with surface finishes (pebble or tile), so the sky is the limit with your design.
• Flexible shape: You can make the pool any shape you want.
• Custom colour: As above, you can design the pool to feature any colour you want (especially if you tile the whole thing).
• Custom additions: You can add ledges, alcoves and swim-outs wherever you wish.
• Poolscaping: Concrete pools are perfect if you want to create a natural pool-scape with a freeform pool that dovetails in with your landscape.
• Waterline tiles: If your heart is set on some stunning waterline tiles, you will need to opt for concrete over fibreglass.

Fibreglass and concrete are both hard-wearing, long-lasting materials. Fibreglass is generally more resistant to long-term everyday wear than concrete, but it is more susceptible to damage and cracking due to soil and ground movement. Meanwhile, concrete may require repair work at some point during its lifespan to handle general wear and tear.  Whatever material you finally decided on, however, you can expect to get decades of enjoyment from your new swimming pool.

A concrete pool can be constructed in-ground or above ground level without the expense of retaining walls and the structure can be renovated in 20-30 years time to bring it back to a new pool. A concrete pool will be custom designed to suit your needs and to fit in with the landscaped area you require. Steps, ledges, alcoves and features will be placed where you want them. The off-the-shelf nature of most molded fibreglass pools can rule out customisation and you are limited in terms of pool shapes on offer from each factory.