Levels rarely run flat
Acreage properties through Dural and Glenhaven usually have fall across the site. The position of the pool relative to the house, the slope of the land and the sightline from the main living areas all deserve early attention.
Local pool expertise
Pool Builders The Hills
Custom pools across The Hills Shire, where the blocks are large enough that the design question stops being where it fits and starts being what you want.
Our Dural office covers The Hills Shire, including Castle Hill, Glenhaven, Cherrybrook, West Pennant Hills, Kellyville, Galston and Rouse Hill. This is the part of Sydney where backyards are genuinely large, and in Dural and Glenhaven the blocks often run to acreage.
Space changes the conversation. On a generous block the pool is rarely constrained by boundaries, so the design question becomes what you want the outdoor area to be. There is room for a longer pool, for a separate spa, for a substantial paved surround, and for the pool to sit as one element within a broader landscaped setting rather than filling the yard.
That freedom is worth using deliberately. A large pool dropped into the middle of a large block is a missed opportunity. A pool placed with the fall of the land, the aspect and the view from the house in mind is something else entirely.
Local conditions
What building on a Hills block actually involves
Onsite wastewater systems
Properties on larger lots may have septic or onsite wastewater treatment. Where those systems and their absorption areas sit affects where excavation can practically go.
The pool is one element, not the yard
On a large block the pool sits within a broader landscape. Surrounds, lawn, planting and the approach from the house matter as much as the water itself.
The Hills Shire Council
Most of this area sits within The Hills Shire Council. Every pool in New South Wales must be registered and enclosed by a compliant barrier, and on a large block there is usually more freedom in how that barrier is integrated into the landscaping.
Why work with us
Why Hills homeowners build with us
We are local
Our office is on Old Northern Road in Dural, in the middle of the area we serve.
Comfortable with scale
Large blocks bring more options, not fewer decisions. We help you use the space rather than fill it.
Levels resolved early
On sloping ground the fall of the land shapes the design. We deal with it at the start, not as a surprise.
Same team on large blocks
From the first walk on a sloping Hills property through to commissioning, you stay with the builders who mapped the fall of the land.
What we build
Pool services in The Hills
Concrete pools
Custom concrete construction suits larger blocks, where the shape and depth can be planned around the site rather than a standard shell.
Learn moreInground pools
An inground pool positioned as part of a wider outdoor composition, with room for surrounds, lawn and entertaining zones.
Learn moreSpas
On a larger property a spa can sit alongside the pool or as its own retreat, with heating extending its use through the cooler months.
Learn morePool renovations
Many established Hills properties have older pools. Resurfacing, coping and surrounds can bring them back in line with the house.
Learn moreHow it works
From first conversation to the day you swim
- 01
Site assessment
We look at the block itself: levels, access, soil, boundaries and where the pool can practically go. This is the conversation that shapes everything after it.
- 02
Design
Shape, depth, position and finishes are resolved together with how you actually intend to use the space, rather than in isolation.
- 03
Approvals
Every pool in New South Wales must be registered and enclosed by a compliant barrier. We help you understand what your council and your block require.
- 04
Excavation and shell
Machinery access is planned around the site, the shell is formed, and the structural work is completed to the design.
- 05
Finishes and surrounds
Interior surface, waterline tiles, coping, paving and the connection to the rest of the yard. This is where the pool stops being a structure and starts being a space.
- 06
Handover
The pool is filled, equipment is commissioned and we walk you through running and caring for it.
Recent work
Pools we have built across Sydney
What clients say
Reviews from Sydney homeowners
Your Local Pool Builder transformed my backyard with their exquisite design and construction skills. Their team’s personal touch and professionalism made my dream pool come to life with ease and perfection.
Our pool project was handled with such professionalism and care. The team walked us through every step from design choices to materials. They were always on time and made sure every detail was perfect
Outstanding job. They transformed my backyard and their attention to detail is definitely impressive.
Suburbs we cover from Dural
- Dural
- Castle Hill
- Glenhaven
- Cherrybrook
- West Pennant Hills
- Kellyville
- Galston
- Rouse Hill
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Frequently asked questions
Which suburbs does The Hills office cover?
We work across Dural, Castle Hill, Glenhaven, Cherrybrook, West Pennant Hills, Kellyville, Galston and Rouse Hill, along with the surrounding Hills Shire suburbs.
Can you build on a sloping or acreage block?
Sloping ground is common through Dural and Glenhaven. The fall of the land affects the position of the pool, the surrounds and how the water is viewed from the house, so it is worth resolving early in the design.
Does a bigger block mean a bigger pool?
Not necessarily. Space gives you options rather than obligations. Some clients use it for a longer lap pool, others for a modest pool with a generous landscaped surround.
Will a septic system affect where the pool can go?
It can. Onsite wastewater systems and their absorption areas take up part of the block, so their position needs to be established before excavation is planned.
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