Ponte Vedra, Florida

Southern Elegance Pools guides you in choosing the best spot for a swimming pool. Elevate your outdoor space with expert advice and create a haven of luxury. We are a swimming pool builder in Jacksonville, Florida that wants to keep our customer’s wants and needs in mind at all times. When a homeowner decides to have a swimming pool, they often think about the size, shape, material selections, or different features they want to include.  But where should you place the pool? The placement of a pool in your yard is an extremely important factor to consider and we are here to help you choose the Best Spot for a Swimming PoolWhat determines the best location of the pool will depend on the shape and size of your yard, the main function you want to use the pool for, your city building codes, and homeowner’s association rule. 

City and County Rules

When it comes to the house location, many city building codes recommend having a distance from the pool and the house. Each county in Jacksonville, Florida has different rules and requirements as to how close you are allowed to build your swimming pool from the property line and your home. Your pool builder and designer will help you with this as you plan the pool’s location.

House Location

A house can cast shade over a swimming pool.  You have the option to keep the water cool or have sunlight reflecting the oasis. Keep in mind if the pool is very close to the home, people will walk around it, possibly getting drenched, and nobody wants that. Adding a pool deck comes in handy, especially for a place to sit, walk, or have a barbecue. 

View from the Inside of your Home

 A lot of people think that they only use a swimming pool when they are in their backyard, but when placed in the right location it will be used all the time.  For this reason you will want to consider the view of your pool from inside of your home as well as when you are outside.  

North, South, East, or West?

Most pool builders in Jacksonville will tell you that the pool placement should be where it gets most of the sunlight. The reason for this is that it helps keep the right temperature and allows swimmers to stay in the water for a longer time. You should also consider if you get more morning sun or afternoon sun. 

Keeping a Proper Distance Between a Swimming Pool and Trees

Trees in a backyard can affect the location of the pool.  Although trees provide shade, breeze, and beauty to a home, they can cause countless problems to a pool in the long run.  Trees can cause the water in your pool to get dirty more quickly.  Leaves and branches can fall into the water, which means cleaning your pool more often.  Also, tree roots expand, and they can damage the pool shell if located too close to one.  If the backyard is spacious, the homeowner can have both. It is not impossible to have a pool and a tree in the garden; it is all a matter of space.   

Plants in the Backyard

Installing a swimming pool could affect your garden’s natural green area and plants due to the necessary digging that must go on during the construction process. When considering adding landscaping after your pool is installed you will want to avoid certain plants that bring dirt and insects into your pool’s water.  Ask your pool designer and landscaper on recommendations to which plants are good for a backyard with an oasis and pool placement.

Once you have considered all these factors, you can decide the orientation of your pool. We recommend that you seek the help of a pool specialist from Southern Elegance Pools to avoid mistakes and thus enjoy your pool for much longer.

Are you ready to take the plunge?  Southern Elegance Pools is ready to make your backyard dreams come true. You can leave your information in the Contact tab of our website or give us a call at 904-982-6789. You can also leave any questions or comments in the comment section below. We would love to answer and guide you in getting the pool of your dreams.