Blue Haven Pools: New House Has No Pool? Build One

Purchasing a house that already comes with a swimming pool might be exactly what you want. But as the Rolling Stones sang, you can’t always get what you want.

Still, no existing pool may not necessarily be a bad thing: According to national pool builder, Blue Haven Pools, if your new home do not come with an swim-ready aquatic resort, you can have one built—on your terms.

“Your terms” means you can create a pool of any shape or style you want. You dictate the size. You get to pick your favorite decorative features—like a tanning ledge, spa, or bubbler fountains. And it’s your call as to what exterior materials—like stone, tile, interior finish—your pool will get.

“Building your pool—versus inheriting one from your home’s previous owner—means you can even tailor your backyard for outdoor entertaining. Add your choice of amenities, such as a fire pit, tiki hit bar, island barbeque, or outdoor kitchen.

The first question you need to ask, though, is about the property’s suitability for adding a pool: Can the backyard at the house you want to buy accommodate a pool? Factors to evaluate include:

• Enough space for your desired pool design
• Complete environment for comfy outdoor living
• Space for other backyard and patio amenities
• Backyard conditions that are construction friendly

Space is the most critical variable. The lot must be large enough for a residential pool—the majority of which run between 28 and 40 feet long and between 14 and 20 feet wide.

However, with a concrete (gunite/shotcrete) pool, a custom pool design can be configured to maximize the available space; designer can often develop creative solutions to square-footage constraints. For example, they can develop a plan that puts part of the pool in the side yard, with one section curving around the house and into the backyard.

With the assistance of a qualified pool contractor, you can determine whether a pool will work in the particular outdoor space.

Your contractor can also help determine what shape, size, and style of pool will be most appropriate for fulfilling your family lifestyle and aesthetic preferences for long-term value and enjoyment.