Sydney is well known for its opera house and bridge, but it also has an unique swimming pool culture. Home to more ocean pools than any other city worldwide and numerous rock pools which serve local communities alike.

While one of its iconic pools may be facing changes, residents and visitors still enjoy using other outdoor pools throughout the city. Many heritage-listed pools have been restored into modern aquatic facilities; others serve as recreational and community gathering spots; all contribute to making up part of our city landscape and identity.

Swimming in the sea or just enjoying some time by yourself in your own backyard, having a pool can be an excellent way to unwind and unburden yourself of tension. But before getting started, a few things should be kept in mind before beginning construction: first you should establish how your pool will be used, followed by finding a Sydney pool builder that shares your aesthetic vision and can build it to suit.

Houzz offers thousands of photos from local professionals to help narrow your search, as well as photo filters by style for easy browsing. Once you find something that catches your eye, contact the designer with any inquiries that arise and arrange to meet in person to discuss design details and ask any additional questions that arise.

Before hiring a pool construction company in Sydney, it’s essential that you understand its building laws. Any work costing over $5,000 must be performed by a licensed builder – to check this, contact NSW Fair Trading directly and contact your chosen pool builder’s license holder directly if unsure. Also review all warranties carefully prior to signing anything!

At each step of pool construction, it’s advisable to examine every step from beginning to end. This will give you an idea of the project duration and costs; and will enable you to determine whether your builder is qualified for the task at hand.

Your pool builder should provide references from past clients in order to establish whether they can complete your project on schedule and reputable. Inquire as to any additional fees before work commences and make sure they carry insurance coverage that protects against damages or delays during construction if any are encountered; otherwise it might be wiser to seek alternative providers.