Fibreglass FAQ
All Summertime Pools are manufactured right here in Victoria and we are proudly Australian owned.
Your pool should never need to be emptied unless in the instance that major repairs are required. Topping up your water level can be done with a standard garden hose.
Summertime Pools offers a range of heating add-ons for your pool, from Solar Heating to Heat Pumps.
We offer a range of 17 different designer shades and finishes for your pool. The final look of your colour choice will depend on the completed pool installation, so some variation may occur.
It’s possible to swim in your new fibreglass pool the day after construction has finished!
Yes; fibreglass pool shells can be installed into sloped grounds as long as there has been accurate preparation and planning.
Not only can you enjoy social and leisure time in the pool with friends and family, but swimming is a great exercise for building endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness.
Yes. Fibreglass swimming pools are compatible with salt water systems more so than traditional concrete pools.
Yes; all swimming pools require local building regulator approval prior to installation.
It is recommended that you vacuum your pool once every three days.
It is recommended that you run one circulation of your filtration system once per day.
Our longest pool reaches 11m in length and our deepest pool reaches 2m in depth.
Yes; fibreglass pools are the most suited pool type for small backyards.
Liberal site access is preferred to excavate soil for installing a fibreglass pool. However, even with just 2m wide site access, it is possible – it will just mean a lengthier process.
Of all pool types, fibreglass pools require the least maintenance. You only need to maintain the water chemistry once a week and don’t need to worry about algae growth like you would with a concrete pool.
Summertime Pools has handypay available, which has weekly, fortnightly and monthly repayment options for up to 7 years for the whole price of the pool. For more info please see here.
All Summertime Pools have ISO Quality Assurance and are made to the highest standards right here in Australia. Summertime Pools are industry leading with our 30 Year Structural Warranty.
While all pools fade over time, the colour fade you can expect from a fibreglass pool’s gelcoat surface is gradual and even. Regardless, a gelcoat surface is the most durable pool coating available.
Fibreglass pools are long-lasting investments that are built to last 50+ years.
Fibreglass pools are made from precast moulds, so while you cannot customise the shape, you are able to customise other elements such as your pools colour
Summertime Pools are available from 4m up to 11m in length.
Summertime Pools come in 17 different shapes and sizes, meaning you can find the perfect fit for your backyard.
Yes, fibreglass pools do not crack in cold weather and with add on options like heat pumps they can be the perfect pool for colder regions.
As opposed to traditional pools which can take weeks, fibreglass pools can be completed within 5 days.
Fibreglass pools are essentially pre-made shells, so the installation process is simply a matter of excavating the area, setting in the pool shell, and connecting the plumbing and filtering systems.
Generally speaking, most inground fibreglass pools cost between $25,000 – $60,000. The final quote will depend on a number of factors, including how large your pool is and whether you are looking to add extra features.