On-Line Design

If you would like an estimate for a pool fence without us visiting your home to measure, please read this page to determine in your own mind how the fence will be placed in your pool area. Afterwards, please measure the approximate length of your proposed fence, and then click here to be forwarded to the On-Line Estimate page to fill in the details. (hint: To easily measure the distance, you can pace out the routing using large "mansize paces" and multiply the number of paces by 3 for a reasonable idea of the total footage involved). If you accept our estimate, we will re-measure at the time of installation before starting, to adjust the price up or down, depending on the actual fence footage.

About safe design:

In most pool areas there are several possibilities that you can consider when designing the routing of your pool fence. Some may be safer than others. The most obvious and generally safest routing is to go completely around the pool. In many cases however, this is not necessary or even possible. Many pool areas are small, or have perimeter walls and fences that can be utilized safely, thereby minimizing the fence length needed. Typically a fence on two sides may cost only half of the cost of encircling a pool!

In general:

Ensure that no openings such as doors or windows are within the pool area.
Care must be taken when crossing changes in elevation such as retaining walls.
The fence should be placed at least 18"-24" from the pool edge to allow pool cleaning and access.
Make sure local code heights are adhered to. While 4ft fence is still widely allowed and used, a number of communities require 5ft high fence for all new pool construction. Please check with your local agency. For daycare/adoption use 5ft fence and a self closing gate are mandatory, and for rental properties 5ft is highly recommended.
Self closing gates may also be required in some communities. While not necessary in all circumstances, they may be required in your situation. Please ask.

Routing the fence:

There may be 3 or 4 different methods to safely protect your pool from children with a pool fence. For instance, in most locations you could route:
Around the perimeter of the pool completely enclosing it.
From wall to wall on two sides if the pool is in corner of the property.
Split the yard into 2 sections with the pool side "out of bounds to children" (not recommended)
Enclose a patio area leading from the home to keep children out of the garden (not recommended)
Avoid these:
Once an approximate routing has been determined, check to make sure that there is no easy way to climb over the fence, such as:
Easily climbed retaining walls.
Easily climbed trees.
Easy to move furniture (especially light weight plastic chairs and tables),
Wooden horizontal fence slats, benches, statues, pool equipment etc. that will be outside the fence.

Aesthetically pleasing design:

It is often possible to route the fence following the pool contours, although this is not always best aesthetically. Generally, fencing that does not have many turns and sharp angles in the routing looks best. Four foot high fence will have less impact on the pool area than five foot, since, even though the fence is very transparent, it is more pleasing to look over the top instead of always through it as with five foot high fence. If four foot fence is allowed in a specific situation, it will be the pool owners responsibility to balance aesthetic considerations against safety. It may be preferable in certain circumstances to use five foot fence, especially with retaining walls or very active children.

Installation:

We promise a simple quick and clean installation. Installs typically take 4-8 hours and can be completed at your convenience. Our installer will discuss any outstanding questions pertaining to routing on the installation day, prior to starting the installation.

A FENCE OF ANY TYPE MUST BE SEEN AS PART OF THE OVERALL APPROACH TO SAFETY AROUND A SWIMMING POOL AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED ON WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.