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Dream Pool Planner

For Australian homeowners

Know what your new pool will really cost

Build a detailed, itemised estimate for a concrete or fibreglass pool in minutes. Save it, share it with builders and track your budget as plans change.

Example estimate

Fibreglass pool · 8 × 4 m

1.1–1.9 m deep (average 1.5 m)

Excavation & soil removal
$7,488
Fibreglass pool shell
$28,560
Concrete bond beam
$4,320
Filtration & equipment package
$6,500
+ 3 more items
Estimated total$60,355
Example estimate for a 8 by 4 metre concrete pool: $60,355.

Plan with confidence before you call a builder

A pool is one of the biggest projects you'll take on at home. Quotes vary widely, and costs like excavation, site access, approvals and landscaping often catch people out. Dream Pool Planner breaks every cost down line by line, so you can set a realistic budget and compare quotes properly.

What we offer

Everything you need to plan your pool

  • Pool cost calculator

    Itemised estimate plus a detailed cost plan to compare quotes and track actual costs.

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  • Pool info

    Concrete vs fibreglass, and chlorine, salt, magnesium and ionised pools compared.

    Compare options
  • Pool landscaping

    Paving, decking, planting and shade options with typical prices.

    See landscaping
  • Pool products

    Pumps, filters, heating, covers and cleaners explained and priced.

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How it works

Three steps to a realistic budget

  1. 1

    Enter your pool details

    Choose the pool type, size and site access, then add your builder's quote.

  2. 2

    See the full breakdown

    Every cost is itemised and the total updates as you type.

  3. 3

    Save, share & track

    Get a private link to revisit, update or send to builders.

Ready to price your pool?

It's free, takes about two minutes and needs no sign-up.

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