Swimming Pools

Garden swimming pools fall into three practical brackets: above-ground inflatable and frame pools (£20-£500, set up and pack down each summer), permanent above-ground steel-frame pools (£500-£3,000, 4-6 year lifespan, stays up year-round), and excavated in-ground pools (£15,000+, professional install). The product category here covers the first two. Aosom UK, Cheaper-Online.co.uk and Cherry Lane Garden Centres between them cover £8-£1,200. Sizes are described by diameter or rectangle dimensions: 305x76cm (10ft) is the small-family bestseller, 549x132cm (18ft) is the large above-ground option. Pump-and-filter systems are usually included on £100+ pools; cheaper pools need a separate filter (add £40-£80). Pool covers prevent debris and heat loss; solar covers warm the water naturally on sunny days. Most above-ground pools need a flat sand or compact-soil base; protect liners with ground sheets to prevent puncture from sharp stones.