Swimming Pools

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do Pinelog indoor pool buildings last?
Indefinitely - with the pressure treatment we use, Pinelog buildings should last a lifetime... as thousands of log cabins and timber construction buildings in Scandinavia have. For complete peace of mind we also provide a ten year guarantee against faulty materials and structural defects.

What does the price for an indoor pool package include?
The price is fully inclusive of foundations, pool building, swimming pool and equipment, dehumidification, lighting, heating and flooring. Pinelog take complete responsibility for the installation, from the initial site survey through to the final commissioning on completion.

What are the average running costs and is the pool easy to maintain?
As a guide, a 30ft x 12ft (9m X 3.6m) indoor swimming pool, run on electric Economy 7 would cost in the region of £1,200 per annum, less than £25 per week. This is assuming that the pool is to be used every day of the year. Existing customers tell us that when they have got used to maintaining their indoor pool, on average they spend about half an hour each week cleaning the pool, checking the chemical levels and the filtration system.

Does an indoor swimming pool always need Planning Permission?
In general the answer is ‘no’ as long as the building is freestanding, and is...

• Only used for the personal enjoyment by the occupants of the dwelling.
• Is a minimum of 5 metres from the house.
• Is not within 20 metres of a highway and is behind the original building line.
• Does not cover more than 50% of the total garden area, excluding the house.
• Is no more than 4 metres in height at the ridge.

However, when our Sales Manager carries out a site survey he is usually able to assess whether Planning Permission will be necessary. As a matter of courtesy we would then contact your Local Authority and get a decision in writing before proceeding with the project.

In cases where the building will form an extension to the house or the house is either Listed or in a Conservation Area, Planning Permission will be necessary.

If Planning Permission is necessary we will take care of the application on your behalf.

Can a Pinelog swimming pool building have the same external appearance as the house and can it be attached?
Pinelog design and build fully insulated traditional pool halls with external finishes in stone, brick, or render etc. These can be either freestanding or linked onto existing dwellings. Examples of these are shown on this website and in the downloadable brochure.

Can the buildings be any size?
You will see that the indoor pool collection includes a wide range of attractive buildings with different finishes and sizes. However, as buildings are manufactured in Derbyshire, we can offer great flexibility and can build a variety of styles and sizes. Additional doors, roof glazing, styles of windows, extensions for saunas, spas etc are all catered for and designed into the building in our architects' department. This is a service which our customers expect and one we are pleased to be able to provide.

Do Pinelog carry out installations in my area?
We install indoor swimming pools throughout the UK and Ireland.  In some of the more distant parts of this area we work with specially appointed distributors who install swimming pools and buildings on our behalf.