Wooden swimming pool for a garden plot – how to choose and prepare the space

Wooden swimming pools with a timber structure are installed on a level, hardened surface, without excavation work and without a building crew. For exact prices of each model, use the configurator on the product page. Below you will find the dimensions of our models, tips on how to prepare the space and what to arrange before delivery.

Does a pool for a recreational plot require a permit or notification?

A domestic wooden swimming pool is usually treated as a garden feature rather than a permanent building, but the rules for residential pools depend on your country and local municipality – always check them with your local building authority before ordering.

The regulations apply to pools next to single-family houses, so for a recreational plot without a house or in an allotment garden it is best to consult your local county office or the allotment association management. This will make sure that local rules do not introduce any additional requirements.

What are the dimensions of a wooden pool for a recreational plot?

Wooden swimming pools from Wooden Pools have a rectangular shape and a depth of 100 cm, which makes them easy to incorporate on a garden plot or next to a house. They differ in length and width, as well as in the type of finish – Standard, Thermo or Premium SPA.

Comparison of model dimensions

Standard and Thermo models are available in three lengths: 480, 580 and 680 cm, with a fixed width of 240 cm and a depth of 100 cm. The Premium SPA range has a similar depth but a different width and equipment – these are pools integrated with heating systems and additional leisure features.

How much space should be left around the pool?

It is worth planning your garden pool so that there is space all around the perimeter for comfortable access, steps, a ladder and the installation and maintenance of filtration equipment and a heat pump. In practice this means that the area allocated for the pool should be larger than the external dimensions of the structure, so that access to each wall is unobstructed.

When choosing the location, you can use the general guidelines from the wooden swimming pools category description, where you will also find information on positioning the pool in relation to the house and garden.

What should be put under a pool on a recreational plot?

A wooden pool requires a level, solid base: paving blocks, tiles, a concrete slab or point foundations made of concrete blocks. A filled 480×240 pool weighs approx. 7,6 t (800 kg for the structure and 6 840 l of water), so the base must not subside.

With paving blocks or tiles you need to ensure they are laid stably and levelled. A concrete slab or point foundations work well where the ground is less stable or there are differences in height – in such cases it is easier to create an even, load-bearing base under the entire wooden structure.

All Standard and Thermo models have a spruce structure and an insert made of polypropylene sheet, so it is important that the support is continuous or arranged in accordance with the installation guidelines. A well-prepared base improves not only safety but also the comfort of using the pool over many seasons.

How to level the ground for a pool?

When preparing the ground for a pool, you usually start by stripping off the turf, removing roots and larger stones, and then compacting the subsoil to minimise the risk of later settlement. The next step is to carefully level the area for paving, a concrete slab or blocks so that, once the pool is installed, its edges form one line.

When planning earthworks, go back to the section on the base and decide in advance whether it will be more convenient on your plot to use paving blocks, a concrete slab or point foundations. This choice will determine how you prepare and level the ground.

Standard, Thermo or Premium SPA – which pool is best for a recreational plot?

When choosing a wooden swimming pool for a garden plot or next to a house, you can opt for three main product lines: Standard, Thermo or Premium SPA. They differ in exterior cladding, equipment and price range, while having similar dimensions and depth.

Standard – cladding made of spruce panelling

Standard pools have a spruce timber structure and exterior cladding made of spruce panelling. The insert is made of 6 mm polypropylene sheet, which forms a smooth pool shell. The set includes wooden steps, a stainless steel ladder, a sand filter with pump and an integrated equipment box 80 cm wide.

For current prices of Standard models, including the wooden pool 480×240 – Standard, use the configurator on the product page. Larger 580×240 and 680×240 versions have a capacity of approx. 8 740 l and approx. 10 640 l respectively, with the same depth of 100 cm and an external height of 112 cm.

Thermo – the same structure, cladding made of Thermo wood

The Thermo series is based on the same load-bearing spruce structure and 6 mm polypropylene insert as the Standard line. The difference is the exterior cladding and finish made of Thermo wood, which gives the pool a different look and character.

Thermo models are available in the same sizes: 480×240, 580×240 and 680×240, all with a depth of 100 cm and an external height of 112 cm. For up-to-date prices of the wooden pool 480×240 – Thermo and larger models with a capacity of up to approx. 10 640 l and a structure weight of up to approx. 1 400 kg, please use the configurator on the product page.

Premium SPA – heat pump, LED, chlorine generator

Premium SPA pools are a solution for those who want a combination of pool and relaxation zone on their plot. The frame structure is made of spruce, and the exterior cladding of 19 mm Thermo wood slats. The insert is made of 6 mm polypropylene sheet.

Standard equipment includes a 9 kW inverter heat pump, LED lighting, a sand filter (with media) and a chlorine generator. Premium SPA versions can be fitted with a counter-current unit or 6 water-air jets, as in the 485×235 Premium SPA pool with hydromassage model. The largest Premium SPA pool 685×300 has a capacity of approx. 14 000 l and an area of approx. 20,6 m².

What does delivery of the pool to a recreational plot look like?

The method of delivery is agreed individually: either with unloading arranged by the customer or by our lorry with a crane arm. Before delivery you need to plan the access route and unloading area (details as in the /faq/ and /pools/ sections).

For recreational plots it is particularly important to check the width of the entrance, the type of surface and any obstacles such as poles, trees or overhead lines. This will make it easier to decide between arranging your own unloading or using a lorry with a crane. Additional information on delivery arrangements can also be found in the FAQ section.

Summary

Before ordering a garden pool for your plot, go through this short checklist:

• Surface – make sure the selected model fits on your plot with space around it for easy access and installation of equipment.
• Base – decide whether you will use paving blocks, a concrete slab or concrete blocks under the pool, and prepare a level, properly aligned surface.
• Access – check whether a delivery vehicle can access the plot and determine the unloading area for the structure.
• Power supply – plan the power supply for the sand filter, pump and, if applicable, the heat pump for Premium SPA models.
• Model – choose between the Standard, Thermo or Premium SPA lines, taking into account the dimensions, appearance of the cladding and scope of equipment.

If you need help finalising your choice of wooden swimming pool, you can use the configurator available on the product pages, for example in the Standard pools range, or contact us by phone on +48 888 768 211.