Building a backyard pool is an exciting time for everyone. With the Aussie weather either warm or hot for most of the year, having your very own pool is a great way to cool off. Pools are also an added attraction when you host a party or have a backyard BBQ too. Sparkling swimming pools are also very stunning to look at.
If you’re in the planning stages of installing an in-ground pool, either before or after building your home, you have a few options. You could hire professional pool builders to design and construct the pool, or you could design and build your very own pool your way.
If you have the skills and knowledge to create your own backyard pool, there can be a number of benefits. Of course, you’ll need to hire an excavator and other machinery. If you need a mini excavator in Brisbane, Ryno Hire is your premier equipment supplier for excavator hire and everything you need to dig out your brand-new swimming pool.
Benefits of Building Your Own Pool
While it might be handy to have pool builders come in and take care of your pool build from start to finish, there are some distinct benefits of building your own pool. Let’s highlight just some of the major advantages.
Sense of satisfaction
While you would certainly admire the handy work of your finished pool even if it was built by someone else, just imagine the level of satisfaction you’ll experience when you stand there admiring a swimming pool you designed and built yourself.
Save money
The cost to hire an excavator and other equipment you’ll need will work out far cheaper than what you would have to pay a pool company. You’ll also save money on labour costs and possibly on pool-building materials as well. Pool builders tend to put a markup on everything they use to construct your pool.
Total control
From swimming pool design right through to project completion and landscaping, you have total control. You can also get the project done as slowly or as fast as you like. The choice is yours. You’re in the driver’s seat.
Learning experience
Building a pool yourself can be a very rewarding learning experience. You’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge about construction and home improvements. It can also be a fun project to work on with friends or family members. For example, when you hire an excavator and operate it, you’ll have learnt a handy new skill.
Flexibility
Along with working at your own pace, you can perform your swimming pool construction around other commitments. Also, if a certain time or day is inconvenient for any reason, you can halt construction for that day.
Machinery You’ll Need
To prepare your backyard for pool installation and to dig the hole where the pool will be, you’ll need to hire an excavator and other machinery. Let’s tick off some machinery you’ll require to get the job done.
Bobcat loader
Bobcats are great for levelling off the ground where the pool will be. You can also use a bobcat for shallow digging and for moving around pieces of heavy equipment or materials, such as bags of cement. Before operating the bobcat for the first time, spend a few minutes learning all the controls and practising all modes of operation before digging in.
Excavator hire
Depending on the size and scope of your project, you’ll either want a mini excavator in Brisbane or a larger, more robust model for bigger digging jobs. Basically, excavators work like giant, powerful scoops and make light work of digging up soil and rocks. The size excavator you hire will also depend on space and accessibility to the yard. Again, get familiar with what all the controls and levers do first before starting to dig. Ryno Hire can run you through basic operations when you hire an excavator.
Tipper truck
It’s one thing to hire machinery to perform the excavation of your swimming pool, but you’ll also need to get rid of all the dirt and other debris. This is where tipper trucks come in handy. Whether you’re running a bobcat, excavator or both, you’ll need a truck to dump the dirt in, where it can be carted off for disposal off-site. You can rent small, medium or large tipper trucks, so there will be one to suit you perfectly. Just keep in mind that while our small trucks only require an open car license, you will require an LR license for our medium trucks and an MR license for our large trucks.
Mini loader
This machine is a lot like a bobcat, except it’s designed for working in very tight spaces. These machines are small yet very powerful and are the ultimate solution if access to the pool construction zone is limited. They’re highly manoeuvrable and can be operated in areas of very little space. Combine a mini loader with a small tipper truck and a mini excavator in Brisbane, and you’ll be able to get your pool dug no matter how tight you are for space.
Mini dumper
Forget breaking your back and pushing a wheelbarrow around. The mini-dumper is like a wheelbarrow on steroids. It’s engine powered and runs on tracks, so it can negotiate any terrain. Use it to get the dirt from the pool zone to the tipper truck.
Compactor
Once you’ve got your hole excavated, you’ll need to firm up and stabilise the ground with a compactor. These powerful rammers will get the ground nice and hard and ready for pouring the concrete.
Dry Hire Machinery for Your Next Project at Ryno Hire
If you’re looking to hire an excavator or other machinery for your pool build in Brisbane, look no further than the team at Ryno Hire. We’re your one-stop shop for excavator hire, tipper trucks, bobcats, mini loaders, dumpers and more. All of our equipment is kept in top working order, and our prices are fair and reasonable. For more information on our services and for tips and advice, contact Ryno Hire today.
14 June 2023
