After building hundreds of pools across Brisbane, here are the 10 features our clients consistently rate as their best decisions.
1. Gas Heating — The #1 Feature
Cost: $4,000 – $7,000. Running: $40-$80/month in winter. If you add one feature, make it this.
2. Salt Chlorinator
$1,500 – $3,000. Water feels softer, less chemical smell, easier maintenance.
3. LED Colour-Changing Lights
$1,500 – $4,000. Huge visual impact for low cost.
4. Built-In Spa Jets
$3,000 – $8,000. Popular with clients who value relaxation.
5. Blade Waterfall
$2,000 – $5,000. Best visual bang for buck. Masks traffic noise.
6. Automatic Pool Cover
$8,000 – $15,000. Reduces evaporation by 97%, retains heat, keeps debris out.
7. Tanning Ledge / Baja Shelf
$3,000 – $6,000. Universally loved by families.
8. Robotic Pool Cleaner
$1,200 – $3,000. Best post-construction purchase.
9. Glass Pool Fencing
$350 – $600 per metre. Worth it if the pool is a focal point.
10. Pool Automation
$2,000 – $5,000. Control everything from your phone.
The Feature People Regret NOT Adding
Heating. Every time. Add it from day one — cheaper during construction.