The price of a pool enclosure
There are many advantages to the installation of a pool enclosure. It enables you to enjoy your swimming pool in all seasons or to protect your equipment for a longer service life. Nonetheless, it is a costly project and the price of a pool enclosure varies according to a number of elements, such as the materials chosen and the dimensions. Here is all you need to know to correctly estimate your budget* for the purchase and installation of a pool enclosure.
What influences the price of a pool enclosure?
The enclosure opening system
The right choice of a pool enclosure also means choosing the most suitable opening system for your utilisation, but also one that you can handle easily. There are different types of opening systems for pool enclosures:
- Fixed pool enclosure: this is generally a full-height enclosure with a fixed frame and walls that cannot be moved, creating a real space around the covered pool. Access is through a door;
- Telescopic pool enclosure: very popular in France, this type of enclosure consists of various stackable modules of increasing size which slide under each other to enable the pool to be partially or totally uncovered;
- Sliding pool enclosure: these are generally sliding modules that can be stacked to partially uncover the pool;
- Lifting pool enclosure: this system is generally found on low-profile enclosures, because it enables the liftable modules to be raised separately and to be maintained in position with a supporting leg.
The dimensions of the pool enclosure
The price of a pool enclosure is influenced by its height and surface area. The larger the building coverage of your pool, the larger your pool enclosure, which will impact the price. Moreover, certain custom pool shapes require the installation of a bespoke enclosure because they do not correspond to standard dimensions, which will have a significant impact on the price.
Structural materials
The choice of structural materials for your pool protection will have a significant impact on the price. Each has its advantages and disadvantages for the construction of an enclosure:
- Aluminium: this is the most common material for pool enclosures because it is lightweight, durable and requires little maintenance;
- Steel: very tough, but requires significant maintenance;
- Wood: a material that is recognised for its noble aspect and aesthetics and provides good thermal insulation.
The type of glazing for the enclosure walls
You can choose among different types of glazing for the walls of your pool enclosure according to your needs for insulation as well as your aesthetic preferences:
- Simple glass glazing: mineral glass has the advantage of being totally transparent, which enables you to swim while admiring your environment, and can be very tough if it has been treated to resist impacts and scratching;
- Glass double-glazing: these walls have the additional benefit of being highly insulating and maintain a pleasant temperature under the pool enclosure for a longer period;
- Polycarbonate glazing: this is the most common material for pool enclosure glazing as it is resistant and adapts to all enclosure shapes, even if it is less aesthetically appealing than mineral glass;
- Plexiglas: also called acrylic glass, this light and durable material has the advantage of being very resistant to UV rays.
Pool enclosure motorisation
The decision to motorise your pool enclosure provides you with real comfort of use. Indeed, opening and closing your pool requires some physical effort, even when fitted with rollers and rails. Motorisation enables you to enjoy your pool in a single click and to quickly close the enclosure when there is a threat of poor weather.
The aesthetics of the pool enclosure
A fine pool enclosure can totally merge into the landscape or, on the contrary, participate in the decoration of your garden. It is possible to choose the colour or customise its shape to ensure that your pool enclosure entirely suits your taste.
The different options
It is possible to choose different options for greater comfort. If you want to use your pool year-round, the installation of a heating system is ideal to increase the water and ambient air temperature within the pool enclosure. There are various types of heating systems for pool enclosures, such as electric heaters, heat pumps or solar heating. You can also choose to install a dehumidifier for a more pleasant atmosphere.
Labour costs for the installation of an enclosure
The installation cost of a pool enclosure by a professional can vary according to the company or tradesman. They may propose a fixed price for a standard installation or apply an hourly rate. Labour costs will vary according to the professional's expertise and the complexity of the installation. Transportation costs should also be taken into account.
The price depending on the type of pool enclosure
Here is a range of estimated prices depending on the type of enclosure:
- Low-profile enclosure: between €2,000 and €15,000
- Mid-height enclosure: between €5,000 and €18,000
- Full-height enclosure: between €7,000 and €20,000
The price depending on the type of opening
View the average prices of pool enclosures according to the opening system:
- Telescopic pool enclosure: between €6,000 and €22,000
- Sliding pool enclosure: between €3,500 and €15,000
- Lifting pool enclosure: between €2,500 and €6,000
- Fixed pool enclosure: between €9,000 and €25,000
Price depending on structural materials
The price range varies according to the material used to manufacture the pool enclosure. The minimum price corresponds to entry-level products,
while the maximum price corresponds to a very high-end model:
- Aluminium pool enclosure: between €2,500 and €18,000
- Steel pool enclosure: between €3,500 and €20,000
- Wooden pool enclosure: between €4,000 and €30,000
The price depending on the type of glazing for pool enclosure walls
Here are the average prices for a pool enclosure depending on the type of glazing chosen:
- Mineral glass glazing: between €8,000 and €20,000, depending on whether it is single- or double-glazing
- Plexiglas: between €5,000 and €18,000
- Polycarbonate glazing: between €4,000 and €16,000
The price for the installation of a motor
To add a motor to a telescopic or sliding enclosure, you should allow for an additional €5,000 on average.
The price of other options for pool enclosures
If you wish to install other equipment in your pool enclosure for greater comfort, here is what to budget for each option:
- Heating: from €100 to €5,000 for the most complex systems that must be installed by a professional
- Dehumidifier: from €150 for a model on rollers to €5,000 for a high-end built-in model
Labour costs for the installation of a pool enclosure
Depending on the professional you choose and the complexity of the project, labour costs for the installation of a pool enclosure can vary between €100 and €800. To save money, you can also choose to install your pool enclosure yourself if you purchase a model that comes in a kit.
*average observed market price, excluding options – 2020 –
