Price comparison: prefabricated pool vs. concrete pool
Concrete pool or prefabricated pool - which is cheaper?
There is a significant price difference between prefabricated pools and concrete pools.
Price for prefabricated pools
There are very large price differences between concrete and polyester pools these days. Prefabricated pools are cheaper as the purchase price can be 15 to 25% lower compared to a concrete pool.
But it's not just the price that can help you decide:
How long does installation take?
When it comes to installation, the differences between concrete and polyester pools are very large. Installing a concrete pool takes at least 3 months. The time required to apply for a building permit is not yet taken into account. In contrast, prefabricated pools can be installed much more quickly, although a building permit must also be applied for. If the weather cooperates, a prefabricated Mon de Pra pool can be in your garden in just 3 to 4 days.
The costs of maintaining the two pools
Operating a swimming pool requires special maintenance so that problems do not arise over time. If you extrapolate the maintenance costs over 10 years, there are enormous differences. Concrete pools are rigid, while prefabricated polyester or fiberglass pools have some flexibility. This elasticity is sufficient so that any ground movements do not damage the pool, as is the case with concrete pools.
A polyester swimming pool has lower maintenance costs because fewer chemicals and energy are used. Another economic factor is the cost of cleaning the pool. A concrete pool requires more thorough and expensive cleaning. Concrete pools are characterized by the fact that they are lined with stone or mosaic tiles. This means that cleaning involves a higher use of chemicals and more cleaning effort. In our polyester pools, however, no algae can settle and dirt can be removed much more easily.
Prefabricated pool or concrete pool - which is cheaper?
When you consider the purchase price and future costs for both pools, polyester pools are the clear winners. With a polyester pool you are on the safe side and buy a quality pool that also costs less than a concrete pool. And if one day you no longer like the color of your swimming pool, you can simply repaint it and it will shine like new in 2 to 3 days. With a concrete pool, the costs are many times higher and cannot be completed in a short time.
However, price is just one of many factors, as size, shape, color and location also need to be taken into account. What we can say with certainty is that the cost of a pool in the higher price segment, such as the Levitter model from Ceramic de Luxe, with gravity edging and in the color Rodonita, is about the same as a small concrete pool of lower quality. Read more articles and find your dream pool.
At Mon de Pra you will find high-quality monoblock pools made of polyester in various sizes and shapes, from which you can choose the version that suits you best. For those who want “more than just a swimming pool”, Ceramic de Luxe offers the highest quality prefabricated pools on the market with handcrafted finishes unique in the world.
