The team was professional from the first phone call to the final handover. Our backyard has never looked better.
Poured and finished on site by our own crew, a concrete pool is the only build method with no limit on shape, size or depth.
Concrete is the only method with no real limit on shape, size or depth, so it suits fully custom designs and difficult sites. We build it two ways, poured on site for complete design freedom, or precast and craned in for a much faster result.
Precast concrete
Start size
3.3m
Precast concrete
Start size
5.82m
Precast concrete
Start size
4.42m
Precast concrete
Start size
2.02m
Precast concrete
Start size
3.42m
Concrete is the original custom pool. There is no shell to order and no size chart to work within, so if your block is an odd shape, sits on a slope, or you want a design nobody else has, concrete gives you the most room to move.
Your pool is drawn around your yard, not chosen from a catalogue of set shapes and sizes.
Because the shell is formed in place, there is no crane lift and no truck width to design around.
Choose from a number of different finishes to match your outdoor space.
A well built concrete shell can last many decades, with the interior surface resurfaced every ten to fifteen years.
Integrate steps, benches, sun ledges, swim outs and a spa exactly where you want them.
Our crew understands Canberra’s reactive clay and builds footings and steel to suit it.
Real reviews from real Canberra backyards.
The team was professional from the first phone call to the final handover. Our backyard has never looked better.
Mark Thompson
We chose ACT Pools for the warranty. The installation was clean, fast, and the quality is undeniable.
Sarah Mitchell
Our kids practically live in the water now. It is the best investment we have made in our home.
David Chen
A sloping block and tight side access, and they never blinked. The crew left the yard cleaner than they found it.
Nicole Harding
From quote to first swim in under two months, council approvals included. Straight answers the whole way through.
James O’Brien
They handled everything: the dig, the crane, the fencing paperwork. One point of contact, no surprises.
Priya Nair
About fibreglass, timelines and getting council approval in Canberra.
A properly built and maintained concrete pool can last well beyond thirty years. The structural shell itself is very durable. What ages first is the interior surface, which most owners resurface every ten to fifteen years depending on water chemistry and use.
Concrete pools generally sit at the higher end of the market because of the labour and time involved in forming, steel fixing, pouring and finishing on site. Your final price depends on size, depth, access to your block and the interior finish you choose. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit so you can see exactly what is included.
A concrete build typically takes longer than a fibreglass or precast install, often several months from excavation to first swim, because the shell needs time to cure at each stage before work continues. We plan this into your timeline from day one so you know what to expect.
Neither is objectively better. Concrete wins on design freedom and long term structural life, while fibreglass wins on speed of install and lower ongoing maintenance because of its smooth, non porous surface. The right choice depends on your block, your budget and how much you value a completely custom shape.
Pool shells use a reinforced, pool grade concrete mix poured over engineered steel reinforcement, then finished with a waterproof interior coating or tiling. The exact specification depends on your soil report and the depth and shape of your design.
A perfect Canberra summer starts with one conversation. Tell us about your backyard, and we’ll put together a detailed quote for your pool, with no hidden costs.
Tell us a little about your block and we will be in touch within one business day.
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