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Pool FAQs: Answers From the Compass Team

Short videos and articles from the Compass team answering the questions pool buyers ask most, from costs and construction to care and design.

Video: How Much Does a Swimming Pool Cost in 2024?Costs

How Much Does a Swimming Pool Cost in 2024?

Often people will walk into Compass or they’ll give us a call on the phone and they’ll say, how much for a…

Steffan Hudson · 2 min readPublished 9 Sep 2024 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Tips for smart pool buyers: You need to think like this before you buy a pool...Planning

Tips for smart pool buyers: You need to think like this before you buy a pool...

Often people will walk into Compass or they’ll give us a call on the phone and they’ll say, how much for a…

Steffan Hudson · 2 min readPublished 9 Sep 2024 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: What is the price of a new swimming poolCosts

What is the price of a new swimming pool

Hi everyone, Steffan from Compass Pools here. One of the most common questions I get asked is how much is my swimming…

Steffan Hudson · 4 min readPublished 1 Oct 2019 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: What is the Compass Pools fibreglass manufacturing process?Why Compass

What is the Compass Pools fibreglass manufacturing process?

Anthony Cross: One of the people who is instrumental in the R&D efforts here at Compass Pools Australia particularly with our gelcoat…

Anthony Cross · 3 min readPublished 7 Jul 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: How are Compass Pools fibreglass pools unique and different?Why Compass

How are Compass Pools fibreglass pools unique and different?

Anthony Cross: Paul, you’ve worked with Compass for quite a few years. I guess it’s fair to say we do things a…

Anthony Cross · 4 min readPublished 7 Jul 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Helpful Guide Book for Pool OwnersPool care

Helpful Guide Book for Pool Owners

The requirements and responsibilities for a first-time swimming pool owner can be quite daunting. To get an understanding of all that you…

Anthony Cross · 5 min readPublished 7 Jul 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: What are the benefits of salt chlorination systems?Pool care

What are the benefits of salt chlorination systems?

Salt chlorination is the most popular form of pool sanitation today. When you install a salt water pool, you are getting a…

Anthony Cross · 14 min readPublished 7 Jul 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Creating the best pools starts with sourcing the best fibreglass pool raw materialsWhy Compass

Creating the best pools starts with sourcing the best fibreglass pool raw materials

Anthony Cross: So Paul you’ve mentioned a lot about vinyl ester resins. You tell us that you’ve searched the world, you’ve been…

Anthony Cross · 3 min readPublished 7 Jul 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Buying A Pool: How Much Does a Swimming Pool Cost?Costs

Buying A Pool: How Much Does a Swimming Pool Cost?

Often people will walk into Compass or they’ll give us a call on the phone and they’ll say, how much for a…

David Payne · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Looking for a self cleaning pool? Discover the in-floor cleaning and circulation systemPool care

Looking for a self cleaning pool? Discover the in-floor cleaning and circulation system

One of the exciting things about working here is I can’t tell you the number of times that somebody has walked in…

Steffan Hudson · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Fibreglass Swimming Pools Versus Concrete PoolsDesign and features

Fibreglass Swimming Pools Versus Concrete Pools

We’re often asked, what is the difference between a concrete and fibreglass pool? That’s a great question. The one tremendous advantage that…

David Payne · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Things to Consider Regarding Your Swimming Pool BudgetCosts

Things to Consider Regarding Your Swimming Pool Budget

As a pool planner, the number one question that I get asked nearly every day of my life is how much does…

Kelli Mewett · 3 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Pool Planning Advice Before BuildingWhy Compass

Pool Planning Advice Before Building

Having worked at Compass for a little under ten years now, one of the best pieces of advice I can give anybody…

Steffan Hudson · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Swimming Pool Myths: Pool Maintenance Requires Hard WorkPool care

Swimming Pool Myths: Pool Maintenance Requires Hard Work

One of the great reasons people choose Compass Pools is we’re often told, our friends told us not to get a pool…

David Payne · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: How Long Is The Pool Construction Process?Construction

How Long Is The Pool Construction Process?

We’re often asked how long is it going to take to build my swimming pool? There are a couple of different elements…

David Payne · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Advantages of Pool Cleaning And Circulation SystemsPool care

Advantages of Pool Cleaning And Circulation Systems

With ten years’ experience working with Compass Pools, probably the biggest inclusion for a swimming pool that makes the biggest difference when…

David Payne · 3 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: How Does The Self Cleaning Pool System Work?Pool care

How Does The Self Cleaning Pool System Work?

The Vantage in-floor cleaning system, what if something goes wrong with it? What a great question. I can certainly understand people having…

David Payne · 5 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Planning A New Pool - Follow This AdviceBefore you install

Planning A New Pool - Follow This Advice

I’ve helped hundreds of people plan their new pool. I really think that the three most important things to have a bit…

Kelli Mewett · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Fixing Swimming Pool Installation Access IssuesConstruction

Fixing Swimming Pool Installation Access Issues

I talk to a lot of people have anxiety about access to their house. The first thing to let you know is…

Emma Edmonds · 3 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Pool Construction Process And Turnaround TimeConstruction

Pool Construction Process And Turnaround Time

Once a customer brings their council approved paperwork into the office, usually the timeframe from receiving approvals and the pool going in…

Kelli Mewett · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Does the In-Floor Pool Cleaning System Really Work?Pool care

Does the In-Floor Pool Cleaning System Really Work?

I love the question does Vantage in-floor cleaning and circulation really work? If I get asked that question, I usually know that…

David Payne · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Why Real Estate Agents Prefer Compass Pools For Pool InstallationWhy Compass

Why Real Estate Agents Prefer Compass Pools For Pool Installation

Another fantastic testament to the Compass pool is that we have a lot of people who are not too far dissociated from…

David Payne · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Pool Building Time And Construction TimetableConstruction

Pool Building Time And Construction Timetable

A lot of people who come into my display centre to have an early-stage think about getting a pool always want to…

Kelli Mewett · 3 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Long Term Pool Planning IdeasConstruction

Long Term Pool Planning Ideas

We’re often told by people looking at planning their pool and installing it, I’ve got young children. I’m worried about them, they’re…

David Payne · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Swimming Pool Color Options - Compass Pools Range of ColoursDesign and features

Swimming Pool Color Options - Compass Pools Range of Colours

One thing that you really have to consider when planning your new pool is what colour it’s going to be. The good…

Kelli Mewett · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Compass Pool's Swimming Pool Construction ProcessConstruction

Compass Pool's Swimming Pool Construction Process

I guess first off most clients have a bit of an understanding of what they want. From there I lead into what…

David Payne · 6 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Essential Pool Planning ConsiderationsBefore you install

Essential Pool Planning Considerations

There are lots of exciting things about building a swimming pool. But one of the considerations you need to take into account…

David Payne · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Pool Layout Ideas Suitable For Your Home DesignDesign and features

Pool Layout Ideas Suitable For Your Home Design

When thinking about installing your pool, thinking about where it goes may come naturally. This might be, ok, that’s the spot I’m…

David Payne · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Fibreglass Pool Options And Design VersatilityDesign and features

Fibreglass Pool Options And Design Versatility

Compass technology gives us some incredible versatility. We’re now able to build lap pools up to 30 metres in length and at…

David Payne · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Swimming Pool Shape And Sizes For Different Use & PurposesDesign and features

Swimming Pool Shape And Sizes For Different Use & Purposes

A lot of people who come into the display centre to have a bit of a chat about what sort of pool…

Kelli Mewett · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Freestanding Pools Using Maxi Rib TechnologyDesign and features

Freestanding Pools Using Maxi Rib Technology

One of the great things about Compass Pools and one of the great technological breakthroughs is that we won an Australian Design…

David Payne · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Planning for a pool: should you construct a pool before or after building your house?Construction

Planning for a pool: should you construct a pool before or after building your house?

A great question we’re often asked is, if I’m going to build a house, how do I go about planning the pool?…

David Payne · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Water Tanks And Knowing Your Swimming Pool's CapacityDesign and features

Water Tanks And Knowing Your Swimming Pool's Capacity

We’re often asked, if I install my pool, will I need a water tank? That is a really good question. As a…

David Payne · 1 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Finding The Right Swimming Pool ManufacturerWhy Compass

Finding The Right Swimming Pool Manufacturer

There are many reasons people choose a Compass swimming pool. That’s pretty important when you do my job. One of the great…

David Payne · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Swimming Pool Quotation: The Cost Will Depend On Your SiteCosts

Swimming Pool Quotation: The Cost Will Depend On Your Site

I get a lot of calls throughout the day from people who are in that early planning stage. The first thing they…

Kelli Mewett · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026
Video: Vantage In-Floor Cleaning System Leads Clients To Compass PoolsWhy Compass

Vantage In-Floor Cleaning System Leads Clients To Compass Pools

We get a great number of people who come to us and talk to us about putting in their first or their…

David Payne · 2 min readPublished 7 May 2015 · Updated 22 Oct 2026

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