Shipping Container Pools Are Popular
But are they the best solution?
The Rise of Shipping Container Pools
The Shipping Container Pools Concept
To put it simply, decommissioned shipping containers are rust treated, painted and then lined using a fibreglass pool shell or vinyl liner to create a free-standing swimming pool that can be installed above the ground.
Sydney Shipping Container Pools
Is a Container Pool the Right Choice for You?
All the Benefits of an Instant Pool without the Pitfalls of a Shipping Container Pool
Compass Express Pools
Main Features:
- A unique freestanding fibreglass pool
- Pre-fabricated for faster installations
- Lightweight and easy to transport
- Great looking pool colours
- Attach cladding directly to the pool frame to create your preferred exterior finish
- Can be installed partially in-ground (up to 600mm)
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The Express Pool Shapes
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Relax Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 with beach | 6.0m x 2.03m x 1.36m | 6.72m x 2.33m x 1.39m |
| 5.2 | 4.99m x 2.03m x 1.36m | 5.70m x 2.33m x 1.39m |
| 4 | 3.75m x 2.03m x 1.36m | 4.47m x 2.33m x 1.39m |
Plunge Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 3.67m x 1.93m x 1.21m | 4.37m x 2.22m x 1.24m |
| 2.8 | 2.67m x 1.93m x 1.21m | 3.37m x 2.22m x 1.24m |
Lap Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 10m x 2.5m x 1.46m | 10.81m x 3.03m x 1.5m |
Refresh Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 Max | 5.88m x 2.75m x 1.46m | 6.60m x 3.05m x 1.49m |
| 6.1 | 5.79m x 2.19m x 1.41m | 6.50m x 2.49m x 1.44m |
Spa Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| XT Spa | 2.5m x 1.5m x 1.14m | 2.83m x 2.12m x 1.14m |
- Relax Pool Range
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Relax Range
MODEL INTERNAL (LxWxH) EXTERNAL (LxWxH) 6 with beach 6.0m x 2.03m x 1.36m 6.72m x 2.33m x 1.39m 5.2 4.99m x 2.03m x 1.36m 5.70m x 2.33m x 1.39m 4 3.75m x 2.03m x 1.36m 4.47m x 2.33m x 1.39m 
- Plunge Pool Range
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Plunge Range
MODEL INTERNAL (LxWxH) EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) 3.8 3.67m x 1.93m x 1.21m 4.37m x 2.22m x 1.24m 2.8 2.67m x 1.93m x 1.21m 3.37m x 2.22m x 1.24m 
- Lap Pool Range
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Lap Range
MODEL INTERNAL (LxWxH) EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) 10.0 10m x 2.5m x 1.46m 10.81m x 3.03m x 1.5m 
- Refresh Range
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Refresh Range
MODEL INTERNAL (LxWxH) EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) 6.1 Max 5.88m x 2.75m x 1.46m 6.60m x 3.05m x 1.49m 6.1 5.79m x 2.19m x 1.41m 6.50m x 2.49m x 1.44m 
- Spa Range
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Spa Range
MODEL INTERNAL (LxWxH) EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) XT Spa 2.5m x 1.5m x 1.14m 2.83m x 2.12m x 1.14m 
Relax Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 with beach | 6.0m x 2.03m x 1.36m | 6.72m x 2.33m x 1.39m |
| 5.2 | 4.99m x 2.03m x 1.36m | 5.70m x 2.33m x 1.39m |
| 4 | 3.75m x 2.03m x 1.36m | 4.47m x 2.33m x 1.39m |
Plunge Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 3.67m x 1.93m x 1.21m | 4.37m x 2.22m x 1.24m |
| 2.8 | 2.67m x 1.93m x 1.21m | 3.37m x 2.22m x 1.24m |
Lap Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 10m x 2.5m x 1.46m | 10.81m x 3.03m x 1.5m |
Spa Range
| MODEL | INTERNAL (LxWxH) | EXTERNAL CLADDED (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|
| XT Spa | 2.5m x 1.5m x 1.14m | 2.83m x 2.12m x 1.14m |
Pros and Cons of Shipping Container Pools
By Type/Intended Use
Container Pool Advantages
Price
One of the most attractive elements of shipping container pools is the relatively low cost. The average container pool price is between $20,000 and $30,000, so they are well within reach for many homeowners. You can purchase a container pool for as little as $6,000, but be warned – the build quality may not be up to the standard you need for a large investment like a swimming pool, which has to last for many years.
Instant Installation
The other main advantage of the container pool is that it can be installed and used almost instantly. As shipping container pools are above-ground pools, no excavation work is required on your property. The pool simply needs a level surface to sit on, so you do not have to suffer the disruption to your lifestyle that goes with having an in-ground pool installed.
Complete Pool Kit
Additionally, a container pool comes as a complete kit, complete with filtration system and even lighting, so it simply needs to be connected to an electricity supply and then it can be filled and used straight away. Pool builders tend to get booked up quickly over the summer, so if you want an in-ground pool built, you may have to wait months before the work can even begin. As a container pool does not require any building work, it is the ideal, speedy solution for this time of year.
Finally, shipping container pools can easily be transported by truck, so if you ever decide to move home, you can take your pool with you and continue to enjoy it at your new property.
Container Pool Disadvantages
Limited Choice
Firstly, shipping container pools do not offer a lot of choice, as their shape is restricted to that of a shipping container. They are usually available in a choice of two lengths, either six metres or 12 metres, but the width is the same on every model. This means they might not be suitable for all shapes and sizes of backyard.
Restrictive Shape
The shape of the container pool can also be restrictive in other ways. It might be perfect for swimming laps, but it is not necessarily the best solution for families, who need more space if they want to play games in the water with the kids.
Inability to Customise
The appearance is also an issue here. Shipping container pools are difficult to customise as, ultimately, they all look like shipping containers – long rectangular boxes made of corrugated steel. The only customisation options available involve cutting windows into the sides, or painting the container in a different colour, neither of which is particularly satisfactory when you are trying to create a stylish look for your property. For a shipping container pool to look good, it tends to need some really clever landscaping around it to disguise the more unsightly elements of its appearance.
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Exploring the Container Pool Alternative
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Exploring the Container Pool Alternative
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Why Express Pools Are So Popular
More About Express Pools
- They offer you more choice: Express pools can be customised to include windows, swim jets spa jets and so much more. Most of these things (ex windows) can be added after purchase because the fibreglass shell can be easily access for retrofitting jets etc.
- More freedom with exterior finishes: Express pools can have your choice off cladding fit directly to the exterior support frame. You are not limited to a shipping container exterior or specific cladding option. You can literally do whatever you want.
- Lower landscaping costs: Decking frames can be attached directly to the pool structure which dramatically reduces decking material costs and labour when surrounding the pool with decks.
- Lower crane costs: Express pools are approx. half the weight of container pools and about 8t less than concrete plunge pools which makes them far cheaper to crane into place.
- Better colour choices: Express pools are made but one of Australia’s leading pool manufacturers who have awesome colour technology and superior fiberglass pool shells.
- Better warranties: The fibreglass interior of every Express Pool is made by Compass Pools Australia and backed by our triple warranty.
Express Pool might be the solution!