Cliff-top pool
A pool with sea views on an exposed coastal site.
Get a quote about cliff-top poolPN Landscapes is a swimming pool installer based in Uckfield, East Sussex, that excavates, builds and landscapes outdoor pools, including liner, one-piece and concrete pools, as a single project.
Installing a swimming pool involves a big hole, a lot of water and several trades. Most problems come from the gaps between them. PN Landscapes closes those gaps by doing the excavation, pool build and landscaping as one job from our base in Uckfield.
We have installed pools across East Sussex and into Surrey since the business began in 1997. This guide covers the main pool types, the rules, and what to expect from start to first swim.
Types of outdoor pool
| Pool type | How it is built | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Liner pool | Blockwork or panel walls on a concrete floor, lined with a fitted liner | Flexible on shape and size. Liners are replaced periodically. |
| One-piece pool | A factory-made shell craned into the excavation | Fast to install. Needs crane access and suits standard shapes. |
| Concrete pool | Reinforced concrete shell, tiled or rendered | Any shape or depth. The longest build and highest cost. |
| Plunge pool | A compact pool using any of the above methods | Suits small gardens; cheaper to heat. |
Pools we have installed
One-piece pool lift
A pool shell craned over a house into the back garden.
Get a quote about one-piece pool lift
Family pool with automatic cover
A rectangular pool with slatted cover and stone terrace.
Get a quote about family pool with automatic coverFrom first visit to first swim
Site visit
We assess access for machines, levels, ground, drainage, services and the best position for sun and privacy.
Proposal
Pool type, size, equipment and surround options with a written quote.
Excavation
Our own team digs the pool and deals with the spoil.
Pool structure and plant
The shell is built or installed, with filtration, heating, pipework and electrics.
Surround
Coping, paving, drainage, walls and fencing.
Fill and handover
The pool is filled, balanced and commissioned, and we explain how to run it.
Planning, safety and running costs
- Planning: an outdoor domestic pool is usually permitted development. Pool houses and enclosures have their own limits, and listed properties, conservation areas and the High Weald National Landscape are more restricted.
- Safety: there is no general legal requirement to fence a private pool in England, but a safety cover, fencing or alarms are strongly advised where children are around.
- Heating: a cover is the single biggest saving on heat loss.
- Water: filling and backwash arrangements are agreed at design stage.
Pool, patio & astroturf installation
“Paul built our swimming pool at the start of 2019. They were a pleasure to have around and made the whole construction process, and associated mess, very easy to deal with … Their attention to detail was great, leaving us with a beautiful pool and surrounding area.”
Questions we are asked
Swimming pool installation FAQs
How much space do I need for a pool?
A typical family pool is around 8 metres by 4 metres, plus at least a metre of paving around it and space for a plant room or enclosure. Plunge pools fit much smaller gardens.
Can a pool be built on a sloping garden?
Yes. Slopes are dealt with by cutting in and retaining, or partly raising the pool. It adds groundwork but often gives the best result.
Can you install a pool with limited access?
Often. We use compact machines for tight access, and one-piece pools can be craned over a house where a crane can set up.
Which areas of East Sussex do you cover?
We work within about 20 miles of Uckfield, including Lewes, Crowborough, Heathfield, Hailsham, Eastbourne, Brighton and the villages between. Pool projects have also taken us further afield, into Surrey.
PN Landscapes
Talk to a pool installer
Call us or send a few photos of the garden. We will arrange a visit and follow up with a written proposal.
Phone: 01825 733317
Email: info@pnlandscapes.co.uk
Address: Flitteridge Farm, Daleham Lane, Splaynes Green, Uckfield TN22 3TQ
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–1pm
Paving and stone: visit PN Paving Supplies, our sister company on the same site.