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Fiberglass and vinyl pools are both great for durability, looks and cost. Fiberglass pool comes in a one piece shell that comes in many shapes, sizes and colours. Vinyl pools are made with durable stainless steel forms and concrete that gets finished with a thick layer of vinyl lining. Vinyl lining comes in various colours and designs

Fiberglass pool can get built within a week. A well organised team with proper equipment can excavate within one day. Prepare the base for the fiberglass pool the next day and crane the shell into place. Back fill the pool and install all the pipes, lights and skimmer. Install all pool equipment and its ready to use.

Vinyl pools take about 10 days to build, depending on the features and access to the pool area.

6 feet wide access is ideal but can work with a regular gate side access.

No problem, There are always ways we can make it work. We can crane a mini excavator over a house and have worked in very tight and small back yards.

Most popular pool sizes range from 12×26 to 16×36 rectangular pools.

We have usually book a month in advance to prepare pool permits and all materials but can do rush orders and start as early as within two weeks.

Yes, every municipality has their own guidelines but a pool enclosure permit is required and it is a good idea to have for safety. We help with swimming pool permits.

 It usually takes two weeks or less to get a pool permit approved. It depends on the municipality and the address of the property.

  • An updated home survey is required
  • Signed application forms
  • Site plan with the proposed swimming pool location, pool enclosure, pool equipment location marked
  • Other forms and declarations may be needed depending on municipality and site location
  • Most swimming pools have a shallow end and a deep end. The shallow part of the pool is usually 3 -4 feet deep. The deep end usually ranges from 4 feet to 8 feet but can be deeper. Most common pool deep end depth is about 6 feet deep.
  • Vinyl pools are great for customisation of pool depths. Vinyl pools can also be customised into any shape and size.

Most popular pool shapes are rectangular pools. The shape and style depends on the style desired and the surrounding landscaping.

Fiberglass pools come in prefabricated shapes mostly rectangular, oval or kidney bean shape.

Vinyl pools are always custom and can be made into any shape on site. Most common vinyl pool shapes are rectangular and oval. Vinyl pools can also be shaped into any desired shape such as narrow and long form or an “L” shape and can be customised in many ways

  • Vinyl pool options include 6”-12” shallow sun deck, sitting ledges, many pool step options, pool lights, water slides, diving boards and rocks, fountains and waterfalls and more
  • Vinyl pools can be shaped into any shape, size, depth.

Yes all swimming pools need regular maintenance to keep the water clean and clear. Pool maintenance can be done by a pool company or homeowner.

  • Winterising a fiberglass swimming pool can be done by the homeowner or a pool company can be hired to open and close your swimming pool. Pool winterisation is also referred to as pool closing
  • Winterisation gets done by draining the water below skimmer level and draining all water from the pipes not to freeze during winter. All equipment gets inspected and shut down. Pool cover should be installed for safety and to keep dirt out.
  • GTA Pools can help with your swimming pool maintenance, opening and closing. Ask us about available packages
  • A vinyl pool is winterised the same way as the fiberglass pool.
  • Winterising a vinyl swimming pool can be done by the homeowner or a pool company can be hired to open and close your swimming pool. Pool winterisation is also referred to as pool closing
  • Winterisation gets done by draining the water below skimmer level and draining all water from the pipes not to freeze during winter. All equipment gets inspected and shut down. Pool cover should be installed for safety and to keep dirt out.
  • GTA Pools can help with your swimming pool maintenance, opening and closing. Ask us about available packages
  • fiberglass pool starts at 55,000 but typically cost aroud 70,000-80,000 which includes permits, pool, excavation, installation, plumbing and equipment.
  • Contact us for more details
  •  Vinyl pool cost starts at 50,000 and typically cost 70,000- 90,000 and more.
  • Depending on features, size of pool, equipment type, automation, lights, water features and more
  • Ask us for more details

We have different size excavators and track loaders. Ranging from 40 inches wide to 6 feet wide. We use mini excavators and loaders to excavate a swimming pool, vinyl or fiberglass.