Top Tips for Building a Pool in Malta
11th June 2018

Get permission
Ok, whilst some of you will think that this is obvious, equally there will be those of you that don’t realise you have to get planning permission to build a pool in your own back yard. Well you do, and if you don’t you risk being told to demolish it immediately, should you get caught. Applying for a permit to carry out the work is not particularly stressful, and a lawyer should be able to guide you through the entire process quickly and easily.
Bring on a professional
There is no amount of YouTube videos that can teach you how to safely construct a swimming pool from scratch- trust us, this is one thing that you do not want to DIY. The best thing to do is get a professional in to design, build, and finish the pool of your dreams. Malta has no shortage of such individuals and companies that are able to guide you from A to Z with little fuss. So step away from the shovel and pick up the phone!Be sure you want it
Building a swimming pool will not be the cheapest investment you ever make, and as with any construction project, you must have finances available for such project. Ask yourself why you want it- is it to increase the value of your property? Do you want to get fit in the comfort of your back yard? Or is it designed to enhance the aesthetics of your house? Your reasons for building it can also have a significant effect on the design- for example, a pool for fitness will look totally different for one that is designed for hosting pool parties. Have an idea of what you want before you speak to the designer, and let them guide you.
Is your property suitable?
You may have found the perfect pool builders, got yourself a permit, and created a vision of a spa-come-pool complete with waterfall features and a slide, but if your garden is on a slope, then it could be a problem. You need to get soil tests conducted to make sure that the area is suitable for pool construction, and consideration needs to be given to the height of the water table as well. It could even be that your desired location is not accessible by the machinery required to construct your pool and these are all things that need to be considered before you can proceed.What shape will you go for?
Ok, so you may have decided what purpose your pool will have, but what shape do you want it to be? It is important to consider the architecture of your house and surrounding property before picking out a shape. If you pick a shape and design that is completely out of keeping with its surroundings, you could run the risk of detracting from the value of the property, as well as it looking like a great, big, eye sore!