Building A Pool In Pattaya

[eljeque]

Can anyone out there make any recomendations on building a small pool (2m x 3m x 1.2m deep) ?

If you know of a good inexpensive builder, as the house is only 1.7 million baht, that would be fine, or if this is a small enough job that it can be done not very different from a VERY HEAVY DUTY undergroud water tank WITH A FILTERING SYSTEM, I welcome all advice.

[technocracy]

Can anyone out there make any recomendations on building a small pool (2m x 3m x 1.2m deep) ?

If you know of a good inexpensive builder, as the house is only 1.7 million baht, that would be fine, or if this is a small enough job that it can be done not very different from a VERY HEAVY DUTY undergroud water tank WITH A FILTERING SYSTEM, I welcome all advice.

What exactly is the pool intended for? I guess not for swimming with those dimensions! The septic tank that was dug for my house is bigger than the dimensions you state above (3.5m x 2m x 2m deep) and is currently used as a water storage tank whilst they are building.

Its more of a tank than pool . . . it wouldn't take much to dig that size then put a double skinned wall up with a reinforced concrete base (say 7 cm thick). Then have it rendered inside ready for a finishing coat of tiles.

You might consider only digging it half the depth and having 60cm of the structure above the ground if it's for keeping fish. . .

[eljeque]

Thanks

It would actually be a dip pool. I am selling a couple of small houses that I am building and one buyer wants me to enquire about a pool being built.

I may go ahead and build it 1/2 above ground and 1/2 above ground.

[Naam]

Thanks

It would actually be a dip pool. I am selling a couple of small houses that I am building and one buyer wants me to enquire about a pool being built.

I may go ahead and build it 1/2 above ground and 1/2 above ground.

i wouldn't advise to save on excavating and then spending much more money on the reinforced concrete above ground because there is no counterpressure from soil.

[chownah]

bad post....all deleted...sorry for interrupting the flow.

Edited March 11, 2007 by chownah

[billaaa777]

Some how I just don't see "pool" "good builder" and "inexpensive builder" all in the same sentence.

If I was writing the question, I believe I would have worded just a little differently. Such as; I am looking for a contractor that specializes in pools that would perform a quality job at a fair price.

But thats just me.

[technocracy]

Thanks

It would actually be a dip pool. I am selling a couple of small houses that I am building and one buyer wants me to enquire about a pool being built.

I may go ahead and build it 1/2 above ground and 1/2 above ground.

i wouldn't advise to save on excavating and then spending much more money on the reinforced concrete above ground because there is no counterpressure from soil.

Well true - if you build it total underground you could get away with just a single skin wall which is what was used for my septic tank and it's filled totally with water without any issues.

If above ground a double skin wall with a centimetre or so of concrete render is plenty strong enough to take the amount of water talked about here. Even a single skin with a render would probably take it however it probably ain't the best idea with people climbing in and out putting more stress on it.

[rken]

Can anyone out there make any recomendations on building a small pool (2m x 3m x 1.2m deep) ?

If you know of a good inexpensive builder, as the house is only 1.7 million baht, that would be fine, or if this is a small enough job that it can be done not very different from a VERY HEAVY DUTY undergroud water tank WITH A FILTERING SYSTEM, I welcome all advice.

suggest you check the internet for plastic lined inground pools as they are about 20% the cost of traditional Thai pools. They use concrete sides and sand bottoms covered with a 30 mil plastic liner.

Installed a couple of them in Hawaii and from the outside you cannot tell the difference from concrete or tile. You will save at least 60% on maintenence (chorine etc. ) as it take less chemical for upkeep. good luck

[Naam]

"plastic lined...

You will save at least 60% on maintenence (chorine etc. )"

*****

says who?

[eljeque]

I thank all of you for your information and ideas.

[elkangorito]

"plastic lined...

You will save at least 60% on maintenence (chorine etc. )"

*****

says who?

Perhaps concrete absorbs the chlorine. ...but I'd doubt it.

I think fibreglass is a good & cheap option. A friend of mine just had some small tanks built (2.5m x 3.5m x 0.5m), which were not all that expensive.

[edd]

Why not try this

Costs about £ 300

Its about 15 ft and great for swimming in a circle.

The biggest problem is keeping the kids out, koz it was bought for the big kid ME.

Edited March 12, 2007 by edd

[Ungabunga]

Company called Thai-Euro Construction done my pool for me. They were easy to deal with and done a good job at a fair (bordering on cheap) price. Overall I was happy with them. As far as I can tell, they don't advertise but just get work from word of mouth. It was a couple of months ago but can dig out contact details if you want.

Still, I like edd's idea above!

[eljeque]

Please note the details for the pool company on the next post.

Thanks

Company called Thai-Euro Construction done my pool for me. They were easy to deal with and done a good job at a fair (bordering on cheap) price. Overall I was happy with them. As far as I can tell, they don't advertise but just get work from word of mouth. It was a couple of months ago but can dig out contact details if you want.

Still, I like edd's idea above!