Infinity pool builders in Brisbane design vanishing-edge pools for sloping and view blocks, where the water appears to run straight out to the horizon. Whether your site suits one comes down to the fall of the land, the view you want to frame, and the engineering, retaining and approvals a hillside pool needs.
Many infinity pools start with a block that already has a view, or a slope that makes a flat lawn hard to achieve. A drop in the land that feels like a problem for a standard pool is often what makes a vanishing edge possible.
The finished result is a pool whose edge seems to disappear, with the water spilling over into a catch basin below and the view carrying on beyond it. Getting that look right means planning the edge height, the sight line from the house and where the overflow water goes, all from the start.
A pool on a slope needs more than a standard dig. Excavation, the concrete shell and the structure supporting the low side all need engineering input, and retaining walls are often part of the job. Planning approval may be needed for retaining walls on Landslide, Flood or Heritage overlay sites, so it pays to check which overlays apply to your property early.
Brisbane City Council requires building approval for a swimming pool and pool fence, and that applies to an infinity pool like any other. Fencing on a sloping site with a raised edge needs careful thought, so build it into the design rather than adding it later.
Because the site does so much of the work, costs vary more than for a pool on flat ground. Ask each licensed pool builder for a written list of what their price includes, such as excavation, engineering, retaining, the catch basin, fencing and approvals, so you can compare quotes on the same terms.
If you are picturing a vanishing edge on your block, send your suburb, a description of the slope and the view or edge you have in mind. We will pass your details on so you can talk through whether your site suits an infinity pool.
Infinity Pools Services We Offer
✓Hillside Infinity Pools
Vanishing-edge pools built into a sloping block, with retaining and engineering for the low side.
✓View-framing Infinity Edges
An edge positioned to line up with a city, river or bushland view from the house or deck.
How it works
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Check the site
Look at the fall of the land, access for machinery and the view, then check which overlays apply to the property.
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Design the edge
Set the pool size, edge position and catch basin so the water line meets the view from where you will see it most.
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Engineering and approvals
Engineering is prepared for the structure and any retaining, and building approval is sought for the pool and fence.
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Build and finish
The site is excavated, the concrete pool and edge are built, the fence goes in and the pool is inspected before use.