Pool Builders Byron Bay
Bespoke pools, designed for hinterland living
Living Pools & Spas are experienced pool builders in Bangalow, designing and building bespoke concrete swimming pools and spas for homes throughout Bangalow, the Byron hinterland and Northern Rivers.
Led by owner and builder Ben Salisbury, we bring more than 30 years of industry experience to every project. From the first site appraisal and pool design through to construction and handover, Ben personally manages each stage, giving you one experienced point of contact throughout the build.
Bangalow properties come in all shapes and settings, from established village homes to acreage and sloping hinterland blocks. Our approach starts with the property itself, creating a swimming pool that responds to the land, architecture, landscaping and the way you want to live outdoors.
Explore Our Pool Services
Custom Concrete Pools & Spas
Bespoke concrete pools and spas designed around the shape, levels and architecture of your property.
Natural Swimming Pools
Natural and biological swimming pools for homeowners looking for an alternative to conventional chlorine systems.
Pool Renovations
Transform an existing concrete pool with new finishes, tiling, coping, surrounds and equipment.
Premium Pool Finishes
Complete your pool with fully tiled interiors, natural stone, lighting, water features and custom details.
Our Pool Building Process
Every successful pool project starts with understanding the site. We consider the land, access, architecture and landscaping before the pool design is finalised.
Site Appraisal & Design
We assess your property, including its levels, access and existing outdoor areas, before developing detailed 3D pool design concepts.
For more complex sites, additional investigations such as engineering or geotechnical advice may be required before construction.
Planning, Approvals & Construction
Before building begins, the appropriate approval pathway needs to be established. Depending on the property and proposed pool, this may involve a Complying Development Certificate or another approval process.
Once approvals and the design are resolved, we coordinate construction, with Ben overseeing trades and key project details throughout the build.
Certification & Handover
Once construction and the relevant certification requirements are complete, Ben walks you through your new swimming pool and explains the operation and maintenance of its filtration, heating and automation systems.
Pools Designed for Bangalow Bay Living
Bangalow is known for homes surrounded by lush subtropical landscapes, rolling hills and established gardens. Here, a swimming pool often becomes part of a much bigger outdoor setting.
Our approach to pool design in Bangalow considers how the pool will sit within that landscape from the beginning. On a sloping block, that could mean using different levels or an infinity edge to work with the fall of the land. On an acreage property, the pool might be positioned to take advantage of a hinterland outlook. Closer to town, a lap or plunge pool can make clever use of a narrower backyard.
The architecture matters too. Shape, materials, coping, paving, planting and pool landscaping can all help connect a new swimming pool with the existing home rather than making it feel like a separate addition.
Custom Concrete Pools Without the Template
Concrete gives us the freedom to design around the property rather than trying to make the property fit a predetermined pool shape.
Living Pools & Spas specialises in custom pools that can be designed in different shapes, sizes, depths and configurations. Depending on the site and how you want to use the space, that might include an infinity pool, lap pool, plunge pool, integrated spa, custom seating, steps or water features.
Detailed 3D pool design allows these elements to be considered together before construction begins. You can see how the pool relates to the home, landscaping and outdoor entertaining areas while refining materials, finishes and other details.
Experience With Sloping and Complex Sites
Some Bangalow properties present challenges that aren't immediately obvious from the backyard.
Sloping ridges, soil conditions, difficult access, existing landscaping and changes in elevation can all affect how a swimming pool is designed and constructed. On some sites, a geotechnical assessment may be recommended to better understand ground conditions before construction.
This is where decades of pool building experience become particularly valuable.
Rather than choosing a pool first and solving site problems later, Living Pools & Spas considers these conditions during the design process. Concrete construction gives us flexibility to respond to unusual shapes, levels and challenging blocks while creating a pool that feels considered within the wider property.
Bringing the Pool and Landscape Together
Pool landscaping can shape how the entire outdoor area looks, feels and functions. Decking, paving, tiling, planting, coping and entertaining spaces can all be considered alongside the swimming pool to create a more cohesive result.
For Bangalow homes, where gardens and outdoor living are often a major part of the property, this connection can be especially important. Materials can be selected to complement the architecture and landscape, while practical details such as circulation, shade, seating and access can be planned around how the space will actually be used.
Why Choose Living Pools & Spas?
A natural swimming pool offers a range of benefits that go beyond what traditional chlorinated pools can provide. Here’s why a natural pool could be the perfect choice for your home:
30+ Years of Experience
Ben Salisbury brings more than three decades of swimming pool design and construction experience to every project.
One Builder From Start to Finish
Ben remains your direct point of contact from initial site appraisal and design through construction and final handover.
Detailed 3D Pool Design
See how your swimming pool, materials and surrounding spaces work together before construction begins.
Complex Site Experience
We design and build concrete pools for sloping blocks, acreage properties and sites with challenging access or ground conditions.
Bespoke Concrete Construction
Shape, size, depth, edges, seating and other details can be designed around the property rather than selected from a standard template.
Personal Project Management
We limit the number of projects we take on so each build receives close attention throughout construction.
A More Natural Way to Swim
Living Pools & Spas designs natural and biological swimming pools for homeowners looking for alternatives to conventional chlorine systems. Biological swimming pools can use natural filtration processes to create a different swimming experience, while other options can include ozone and magnesium systems.
We can also incorporate efficient filtration, heating and automation depending on the pool and how you plan to use it. The right approach depends on the property, desired appearance, maintenance expectations and preferences around water treatment, so these decisions are considered as part of the wider pool design.
Infinity, Lap and Plunge Pools
Infinity pools can work particularly well on elevated or sloping sites, where the edge can be positioned towards a hinterland view to create a strong connection between the water and surrounding landscape.
Lap pools offer a long, streamlined design that can suit narrower spaces as well as homeowners who want to use their swimming pool for regular exercise.
Plunge pools can provide another option where outdoor space is limited or where a smaller pool better suits the scale and architecture of the home.
Because each is built in concrete, the dimensions and details can be developed specifically for the site.
Already Have a Pool?
Living Pools & Spas provides pool renovations in Bangalow and across the Northern Rivers, ranging from surface refinishing and equipment upgrades through to more extensive transformations. Depending on the existing pool, renovations can include new interiors, tiling, coping, paving, surrounds, lighting and upgraded filtration or other pool equipment.
It's also an opportunity to reconsider the wider outdoor space. Updating landscaping, paving or the way the pool connects with entertaining areas can make an existing swimming pool feel like a much more considered part of the home.
Pool Safety, Fencing and Approvals in NSW
New South Wales swimming pools must meet applicable safety, approval, registration and certification requirements. The required approval pathway can vary according to the property and proposed work. Some swimming pool projects may be eligible for complying development, while others require a different approval pathway through the relevant authority.
Pool barriers also need to comply with NSW safety requirements, including requirements relating to barrier height and self-closing and self-latching gates. Fencing can still be considered as part of the overall design, with materials selected to complement the pool, landscaping and architecture while meeting the applicable safety standards.
The experienced team at Living Pools & Spas considers these practical requirements as part of the entire process.
Common Questions About Building a Pool in Bangalow
As a general guide, construction of a concrete pool can take around three to four months, although every project is different. Site conditions, weather, approvals, access, pool complexity and chosen finishes can all affect the construction timeline.
Yes, appropriate approvals need to be in place before pool construction begins. Depending on the project and property, this may involve complying with development or another approval pathway. Living Pools & Spas can help coordinate the relevant requirements as part of the project.
Not every property will require the same investigations, but geotechnical advice may be recommended for sites where soil conditions, slopes or other ground characteristics could affect the design or construction of the pool.
Yes. Concrete pools offer significant design flexibility for sloping land and properties with different levels. Depending on the site, the design may incorporate retaining structures, raised sections or an infinity edge.
Lap pools and plunge pools can both work well where space is limited. Because we build custom concrete pools, the dimensions can be developed around the available space rather than relying on a standard shell size.
We design and build custom concrete swimming pools, infinity pools, lap pools, plunge pools, integrated spas and natural swimming pools.
Yes. We offer natural and biological swimming pool options, along with ozone and magnesium systems for homeowners looking for alternatives to conventional chlorine treatment.
Swimming pools in NSW are subject to registration and safety requirements. Owners should ensure their pool is registered and that the applicable pool barrier and certification requirements are met.
Pool barriers must comply with applicable NSW safety standards. Requirements include rules around barrier height and gates, including self-closing and self-latching mechanisms. The exact requirements can depend on the property and pool, so they should be confirmed as part of the approval and certification process.
Yes. Pool renovations can range from resurfacing and new finishes through to new tiling, coping, landscaping and equipment upgrades. We can assess the existing concrete pool and discuss which changes will have the greatest impact.
Talk to Your Local Bangalow Pool Builders
If you're looking for experienced pool builders in Bangalow, Living Pools & Spas can create your dream pool designed around your home, landscape and lifestyle.
From bespoke concrete pools and infinity pools to natural swimming pools, spas and complete renovations, every project begins with the property itself. You'll work directly with an experienced builder from the first design conversation through construction and final handover.
Talk to Living Pools & Spas about creating a bespoke swimming pool for your property in Bangalow or the Northern Rivers region.