Pool Surrounds
Cool underfoot. Grippy when wet.
A pool surround needs to be safe for wet feet, comfortable under a January sun and resistant to chlorine and salt water. We pour surrounds that fall away from the pool, tie neatly into coping and fencing, and are sealed for easy cleaning.
Often chosen with patios & alfresco areas, exposed aggregate driveways, concrete sealing & maintenance.
Typical job: 4–6 days · Site measure: free
What’s included
- Coordination with pool builder and fencer
- Falls away from pool and to drainage
- Fence footing pockets or core holes
- Non-slip finish
- Salt- and chlorine-resistant sealer
Finish options
- Salt finish — Subtly pitted, cool and a Queensland classic.
- Honed aggregate — Smooth stone look with anti-slip sealer.
- Exposed aggregate — Textured, grippy and very forgiving.
Specification
| Thickness | 100 mm reinforced |
|---|---|
| Falls | Away from pool to grated drains |
| Slip rating | Wet-area anti-slip additive |
| Sealer | Chlorine- and salt-resistant |
What affects the price
Every job is priced after a free site measure. Your fixed, itemised written quote shows each of these:
- Surround area and shape of the pool
- Bullnose coping or overhang edge
- Slip-rated finish and sealer
- Access past fencing and gardens
Guides: The best non-slip concrete finish for a pool surround, Concrete near the beach: what's different on the Gold Coast
Pool Surrounds questions, answered
Will the concrete get too hot?
Lighter colours and salt or exposed finishes stay noticeably cooler than dark, smooth concrete. We’ll show you the options that suit your exposure.
Can you work around pool fencing?
Yes. We can leave pockets for fence posts or core-drill after pouring so your fencer can install compliant glass or aluminium fencing.
How soon after the pool is finished can you pour the surround?
Once the pool shell is complete and backfill has settled and been compacted. Ask your pool builder for the sign-off date and we will schedule around it.
What slip resistance does a pool surround need?
Wet barefoot areas should meet the AS 4586 wet-barefoot rating. Salt, honed and broom finishes can be made to suit with the right finishing method and an anti-slip sealer.
Can you form a bullnose edge over the pool coping?
Yes. We can pour a rounded or square edge that overhangs the pool wall, or finish neatly to existing tile or stone coping.
Get a fixed written quote
Call 0404 859 045 or request a free site measure.
