darnsarf Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Our house has a small garden on each of two sides (neither suitable for a pool) and a large area to the front. The problem is that the ground (mainly rock) falls at about 1metre every 1 metre. So, if I wanted a pool of say 10 metres, I'd need a retaining wall of about 14 metres high or so (allowing for pool surround). Can anyone advise on a), whether this is feasible? b) what materials this limits me too (reinforced concrete only, with butresses?) and c) whether a pool supplier is the right source of feasibility info, or should I contact a structural engineer? Looking through pics on the internet, I suspect anything is possible - it's all down to money - so my 'piece of string' question d) is ...Should I assume about double the 'standard' pool cost, tripple etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yes its a toughie... My recommendation would be first to contact a structural engineer to give you a recommendation on the excavation and retention issues.And then a Pool builder to put a pool in it... with that slope an infinity pool (dissappearing edge) would look nice. Contact me if I can help you Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginia.c Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 don't know where you are, but I know a very good structural engineer who lives and works around the Charente? If this is nearby and of use just pm me and I'll pass his details on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boristhebold Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 It may a simplistic view from me but...that sort of area of 'rock' would mean massive works, think of the volume of rock you would need to relocate..added to the normal price of a pool. thought of moving house? This is a serious question if you are set on a pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darnsarf Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Well, yes and no. The angle of the rock outcrop means that very little, if any, rock would actually need to be moved. Most of the pool would be in 'mid-air space. I just need to fill the void with something strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginia.c Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 tried to reply to your pm but my email came back undeliverable. Anyhow, what I said was that I think you will probably be too far for him but I have emailed and If I get a positive response I'll let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Have you thought of having a pool with sloping water, then you could do some water skying?[:-))]Oh gawd, I wish I hadn't said that [8-)]No, to be serious it would definately sound as if you need the advise of a local structural engineer. If there was any movement in the ground around you it could be very expensive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 A house we rented in Spain about 15 years ago had the pool, and indeed almost the house built onto the hillside which had pretty much the slope you describe. Ground floor on the house was a 2 metre wide utility room with a rock back wall. Second floor was about 4 metres wide desspite house having a flat facade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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