How small can a plunge pool be?

Asked by: Charles French

A plunge pool is a small pool which is defined by a number of characteristics: Usually between 2 and 6 metres long, although it can be up to 7 meters in length. Between 2 and 3.5 metres wide. Often no deeper than 1.2 metres, although this varies greatly.

What is the smallest size plunge pool?

Star Plunge Pool: The Star is our smallest round Plunge Pool and features an open design (no seating). With a diameter of 2.5m and height of 1.51m this Plunge Pool is a perfect addition for your backyard.

What size is plunge pool?

Because they can be built on-site like traditional pools, the size can vary widely. But plunge pools typically run from 6 1/2 to 10 feet wide and 10 to 22 feet long. The depth ranges from 5 1/2 to 7 feet, and the bottom is almost always flat. A plunge pool that’s 10×20 feet is a popular size.

What is a mini plunge pool?

A plunge pool is a small, typically deep, pool designed for the purposes of wading or lounging. They are great for people who enjoy sitting on the steps of a pool and drinking a glass of tea in the summer, or for people who live in very hot climates and use their pools mostly to cool down.

What is the smallest size pool you can build?

Most of the smallest inground pools across all pool types, on average, are around 12 feet by 24 feet,10 feet by 20 feet, or 12 feet by 14 feet. Inground pools can be even smaller than 12 feet by 14 feet, but you might not be able to swim laps very effectively or host as many people at pool parties.

Is it worth getting a plunge pool?

The most obvious benefit to a plunge pool is that they enable people who do not have space for a traditional swimming pool to fit a pool in their yard. The smaller size also naturally means that plunge pools are cheaper to buy and install, and they are cheap to operate with heating, filtration, and cleaning.

Do you need a fence around a plunge pool?

Did you know that any Plunge Pool (along with spa, swim spa or swimming pool) that sits at 1.2m high or lower legally requires a safety barrier? One question we are commonly asked about by our clients are fencing options.

Can you put a pool in a small space?

If a backyard pool is your dream, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money and time on installing and maintaining it, you might want to consider a small pool. That’s right – it’s totally possible to incorporate a pool into your design (and not just a portable pool), no matter how short on square footage you may be.

How much does the smallest inground pool cost?

A premade fiberglass shell, which typically runs from $20,000 to $40,000, is the cheapest in-ground pool. A small vinyl pool that measures 12 feet wide and 24 feet long can cost between $25,000 and $35,000 for additional features like heating and fencing.

How much is a plunge pool?

Top end fibreglass plunge pools range from $30,000 – $35,000 including installation, filters, cleaning equipment and building consent plans. An endless swim spa will set you back anywhere from around $17,000 to $35,000 depending on the brand and how much oomph it offers.

Can you build your own plunge pool?

A plunge pool can be customized any way the homeowner plans to use it.