Plunge Pool Installation In A Day

Inspiration for the Plunge Pool

The builder of our 2020 Idea House loved the organic feel, easy installation, and low maintenance of the plunge pool that we featured in our 2018 Idea House (shown here) in Narragansett, RI, so much, that he’s installing the same model at his Modern Farmhouse in Norwalk, CT. Plunge Pool: Soake Pools

Prep Work for the Plunge Pool

In preparation, the crew dug a trench slightly larger than the 13-by-7-foot plunge pool, and lined it with gravel. The pool is just a touch over 5-feet deep, and will sit about 18 inches above the ground.

Laying the Pool Pipelines

A trench conceals pipes that run between the soaking pool on the side of the house, and the heater and filter around the back.

Plunge Pool Delivery

Scroll through: The 18,000-pound precast concrete pool is delivered on a flatbed and lowered into place.

Heated Like a Hot Tub

Crew members haul the pool heater onto a pad in back of the house, which will enable the homeowners to enjoy it year round. Builder Jerry Effren opted for a saltwater sanitation system, which simplifies maintenance and requires fewer chemicals. Pool heater: Jandy

Pre-Finished with a Choice of Tile

The interior of the precast soaking pool is pre-tiled for an efficient installation. A step down to a bench seat offers a comfy place to cool off. Two-inch foam panels will provide insulation around the outside.

No Pool Fence Required

A concrete vault at one end of the pool will house its automatic safety cover. In many towns, this optional lockable cover eliminates the need for a fence. (Contact your local municipality to confirm your town’s guidelines).