How Much It Cost To Build A Swimming Pool In Uganda

How Much It Cost To Build A Swimming Pool In Uganda

Are you thinking of constructing a concrete swimming pool in your house in Uganda? 

We’d like to share that concrete pools have advantages that other pools see materials do not. These include all shapes, sizes, and depths, as well as all tile or pebble surfaces.

 And, like most swimming pools, they require a lot of maintenance. Concrete pools are also the most expensive to create in an in-ground location because of the materials required. Keeping them in top condition is an expensive proposition.

Due to the high cost of pre-made concrete pools, you may be tempted to take on the task of building your own. How much time and money would it take to get this done, and how difficult will it be? In the following sections, we answer all of these questions and many more.

Concrete Pool Materials

To construct a concrete pool in Uganda, you’ll need the following supplies in addition to labour from contractors or a general contractor:

Straight edge and trowel, Waterproofing material, Plaster, Excavator, Shovel, Level, Poles, Waterline tile, Coping and patio materials, Hand tools, Rake, Rope or string, Rebar, Metal ties, Piping and plumbing equipment, Pump and filter system, Concrete, Gunite or shotcrete equipment

This is not a full list of pool-building supplies. Concrete swimming pools require a lot of equipment and supplies, so you should plan on getting a lot more than just the ones listed below.

The different Steps involved in Constructing a Concrete Swimming Pool

There are a few phases to building a concrete pool here that you should be aware of. However, we strongly recommend that before beginning your concrete pool project, you speak with a contractor.

1. Excavation

Be certain that your pool permit and design are ready and approved before you begin digging.

Excavation is the first step if you’ve planned, obtained permits, and are confident you won’t run into any underground utility lines (you may get a copy of your house blueprints by contacting the local records or planning office).

You’ll need an excavator to dig the hole. It’s possible to pay a contractor to excavate for you, or you can rent one for a day. Rake the bottom and sides of the pool once you’ve dug it out to make sure it’s level.

2. Make Your Rebar Grid

Your pool’s tensile strength (also known as flexibility) is provided by the rebar, which protects it from structural damage.

Although it sounds like a lot of work, don’t skip this step.

3. Plumbing and wiring of the pool

Build your pool’s circulation system by laying down plumbing pipes (or finish what you started before you made your rebar grid). Make careful to follow your design and concrete pool blueprints before building a pool.

To avoid concrete clogging the pipes in the following stage, you must seal the openings.

4. It’s concrete time

In terms of time and effort, this is the most time-consuming and messy phase of the whole process. To begin, the concrete must be mixed on-site (usually with shotcrete or gunite). As soon as it is combined, it is applied to the pool’s bottom and sides.

When pouring concrete for your pool’s walls and floor, be mindful of the material’s thickness. All four sides should be at least six inches thick. Using trowels and straight edge tools, smooth out all of the shotcrete or gunite that has been applied to the surface.

5. Waterproofing and Waterline Tile

Rolling or spraying on a sealant is the first step to waterproofing the surface of an aboveground pool. This will keep the building dry by preventing any water from entering.

6. Coping and Patio

Finishing the pool deck or patio with your preferred material is the next step. Concrete may be the most cost-effective material, but there are many others, such as natural stone, pavers, wood, travertine, or brick.

7. Plastering your concrete pool

Choosing between plaster, Pebble Tec/aggregate, or tile (the most expensive but the best looking) is a decision you’ll have to make. Plaster is made up of cement, sand, marble dust, colours and water.

A wide variety of colours can be created by dyeing plaster in a variety of ways. Because of the water’s blue colour, most colours will appear to be shades of blue.

8. Getting Your Swimming Pool Running

It’s time to get in the water! In reality, you’ll have to wait a little longer to go in the water. There are a few things you must do while your plaster is still drying for the next 28 days.

To begin, you must maintain a pH balance in your water to avoid staining your new plaster, although chlorine should not be added for at least the first 48 hours after installation.

After filling the pool with water, brush it twice daily for at least 10 days to eliminate any remaining plaster dust. That’s not something you want to be submerged in.

Finally, if you’re unsure, seek assistance. Preventing costly rework is preferable to making costly errors in the first place.

Why it’s better to hire contractors to build your swimming pool rather than doing it yourself

If the weather is bad or there is a scheduling conflict, you may be delayed. Weather and other contractors cause delays and require rescheduling even for seasoned pool builders.

Due to the nature of the building process, you’ll have to plan around a wide range of schedules, which can prolong the time it takes to build your pool.

If you decide to build a concrete pool yourself, you will have a very limited guarantee, if any at all. Your inground pool will be your responsibility if it breaks down and needs to be repaired, so plan accordingly.

Concrete Pool Cost

Starting at Ush 176 million, a certified builder can build a concrete swimming pool in Uganda. When you decide to create your pool, the cost can vary greatly depending on the method you choose.