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There is something about swimming that seems to lift a person’s soul - in addition to being a fantastic form of exercise, it’s also a great way to relax and rejuvenate after a hard day.  Similarly, it can be a brilliant way to enjoy the summer months, by socializing around the pool with some good old-fashioned summer cuisine that nourishes your body and nurtures your soul.

Building a swimming pool within your home is a fantastic idea for those that can afford it, and even for those that are financially challenged, the prospect of building a swimming pool in your home is made possible by specific swimming pool loans that are designed to facilitate the creation of a swimming pool within your home.

So, if this has long been a dream of yours, let’s take a look at how to turn this dream into reality by taking a look at the steps required to build your very own swimming pool.

1. DESIGN
The first factor to consider is size; this will be naturally constrained by how large your garden is, and the next factor to consider is depth which might also be constrained if you have children that will be using the swimming pool.

2. GET PERMISSION
In order to build a swimming pool in your back garden, you’ll probably need to gain planning permission.  This way, you’ll be sure there aren’t any sewerage, gas or other utility pipes in the area you wish to excavate - which could be very hazardous should you start digging without checking this first.

3. BUILDING AND LOGISTICS
At this stage, you might wish to employ a contractor to take care of everything, though if you’re on a budget there is the option to hire construction equipment yourself, as ultimately at this point you’re only digging a big hole in the back garden!

It is, however, vitally important to have been granted permission before starting to dig as there may be some hidden wires or pipes that you could destroy.

The next aspect, once the hole has been dug out, is to consider the material to create the swimming pool with; the three main options are concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl.  Once the material has been picked, you need to flatten the ground, as this will make building the walls and floor much easier - after all, you don’t want a bumpy floor.

Now that the walls and floor are built, it’s starting to look more like a swimming pool and less like a gaping hole.  The next step is to make it functional, meaning, you’ll want to install the electrics required to power the pool pumps and lights.  You’ll obviously want to get an experienced electrician and plumber to help with this, as the combination of electricity and water is not something you want to try to manage yourself.

Once the electrics are in place, you can coat the floor and walls with cement then tile them.  The last and the most important step is to fill the pool with water that is treated with a suitable cleaning agent.