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Pool 101: Fibreglass Pool Guides
Short guides and videos that explain how fibreglass pools are planned, built, priced and looked after.
Pool 1014 Ways your new pool can transform your wellness and boost your health
Elevate your wellness with a new swimming pool from Compass to boost your health, stamina and relax in a way you've not…
Published 27 May 2024 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101Eco Pools: how to build a pool that’s better for the environment
With growing evidence of the impacts of global warming as well as continually rising electricity costs, it is little wonder that more…
Published 25 Jan 2022 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101How Much Do Above Ground Pools Cost?
One of the first questions most people want answered when purchasing an above ground pool is ‘how much will the above ground…
Published 6 Sep 2021 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101Self-cleaning pools vs robot pool cleaners
Buying a pool is a big deal for most people, so it stands to reason that we all have a desire to…
Published 21 Apr 2021 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101Above ground pool options
If you like the idea of having your own swimming pool but your site is not well suited to an inground solution,…
Published 10 Jan 2020 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101Why you should think like a pool owner when buying a swimming pool
Buying a swimming pool can be a really exciting experience, but if you want to be sure that you remain happy with…
Published 9 Nov 2019 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101What influences the cost of a swimming pool?
Sometimes it can be hard to answer the question “how much will my pool cost” straight off the cuff. The reason for…
Published 11 Jan 2018 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101How much does an inground pool cost?
One of the first questions people usually ask is “How much will my new inground pool cost?” The answer to that question…
Published 10 Jan 2018 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101How long does it take to build a pool?
One common question we get asked is "how long will it take to build my new pool?" The answer to that question…
Published 9 Jan 2018 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101Circulation: the key to an easy pool!
I’m not sure about you, but the appeal of having my own swimming pool arises from the idea of having my own…
Published 8 Jan 2018 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101Is buying a swimming pool a good investment?
Having a backyard pool can dramatically change your life at home for the better! Many families report that their swimming pool provides…
Published 6 Mar 2017 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101DIY vs professionally built swimming pools
Installing a swimming pool is a major construction project which requires a great deal of management, it involves excavation, ground preparation, plumbing,…
Published 22 Dec 2016 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101Which is better: concrete or fibreglass pool?
If you are investigating the idea of an inground swimming pool, you will find that some pool builders offer you a choice…
Published 20 Apr 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 1016 Top Tips for Swimming Pool Buyers
The thing about swimming pools is that once they are in the ground they are there to stay, so the decisions you…
Published 16 Apr 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Pool 101Timing your pool build so that you are ready to swim in summer
If you want to be swimming in your new pool in summer then you actually need to be planning the construction of…
Published 3 Nov 2014 · Updated 22 Oct 2026Book a Free Site Visit
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