All You Need to Know About Precast Plunge Pools
                     All You Need to Know 
About Precast 
Concrete Pools
Inlander Plunge Pool
What is a Precast Concrete 
Pool?
A precast concrete swimming pool is a concrete pool that is constructed or 
"cast" using a mold in a manufacturing plant. To put it simply, it's a lot like 
making a DIY concrete bowl or planter at home except on a much larger 
scale. Once the concrete is poured and has completely cured, it is hauled 
to the site for installation. 
Precast concrete pools are sometimes called plunge pools because they 
are usually much smaller than traditional shotcrete or gunite pools. 
Precast Concrete Pool Installation
Precast concrete pools can be installed inground, above ground, or semi-
inground, which means that they can also be infinity pools with vanishing 
edges. They may be installed on the dirt inground or above ground, or 
they might be placed on a pre-poured concrete slab for additional stability. 
 
Typically, the installation time is much quicker since most of the building 
process takes place in the manufacturing facility. Like a fiberglass pool, 
precast concrete pools can be installed within weeks or even in as little as 
a few days.
Things to consider in installing a 
concrete plunge pool
• Depth and size: To enjoy the most of your plunge pool, you must plan 
about its depth and size. Make sure that it can fit your individual 
needs. Commonly, concrete plunge pools measure about 1.5m deep 
and approximately 2.5m to 4.1m in diameter.
• Quality material: A concrete plunge pool is a great addition to your 
home, so you must make sure that it is installed with the best 
materials to ensure its efficiency. Concrete with high tensile steel is 
what Inlander uses to ensure long lasting durability.
Precast Concrete Pool vs. Cast-
in-Place Concrete Pool
A precast pool is not to be confused with a cast-in-place concrete pool. A 
cast-in-place concrete pool is constructed with forms that are installed on-
site. Concrete is then poured between or within the forms to create the 
desired pool shape. Cast-in-place pools are often more expensive than 
traditional shotcrete and gunite pools, but they offer much more uniform 
concrete like a precast pool and have aesthetic value.
Pros
● Faster installation: Precast concrete pools can be installed within weeks, whereas 
traditional concrete pools take 3 to 6 months to build.
● Less Noise: Shotcrete machines are loud, and the entire process of building a concrete 
pool is long, noisy, and messy. Installing a prefab concrete pool takes away many of those 
unpleasant drawbacks.  
● May be cheaper: Precast concrete pools tend to be smaller due to shipping size 
limitations, but the shorter installation time combined with a smaller pool size usually 
means lower costs.
● Multiple installation options: Precast concrete pools can easily be installed inground, 
above ground, or semi-inground, depending on your preferences.
Cons
● Smaller size: Like fiberglass pools, prefab concrete pools can't be much larger than 16 feet 
wide and 40 feet long. Many precast concrete pools might not be larger than 8 feet by 15 feet.
● High maintenance: Concrete pools are the most high maintenance swimming pools thanks to 
the porous plaster surface. Tile pool surfaces are a little bit easier to maintain, but they are 
also very expensive.
● Prone to cracks: Concrete is prone to cracking, so you can probably count on your pool 
developing structural cracks over time.
● High lifetime costs: Concrete swimming pools tend to cost more over time due to additional 
chemical usage, more extensive cleaning demands, and resurfacing costs.
Do you want to install a concrete 
plunge pool in your home?
It is advisable for you to hire a professional installer to make the most of 
your outdoor renovation project. A Precast concrete plunge pool can be a 
great way to relax in your home without spending more of your money.   
Contact Inlander Plunge Pools to get the best precast concrete pool for 
your home. Visit our website for more information.
Get in touch
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://inlander.com.au/
Phone number
+61 491 184 670