Buying Guide
Plunge pool vs full-size pool: which suits your backyard and lifestyle?
Plunge pools have gone from niche to one of our most requested options. Here is how they compare with a full-size pool…
From a Geelong pool builder
Pool Advice & Guides
Tips, guides and honest answers from the Gordon Ave team — everything we’ve learned building pools across Geelong for over 35 years.
Buying Guide
What size pool do I need? A practical sizing guide for your backyard
Too big and the pool swallows the yard. Too small and the kids outgrow it. Here is how to size a pool…
Buying Guide
How much does a fibreglass pool cost in Geelong? A 2026 price guide
The pool is only part of the price. Here is an honest, line-by-line guide to what a fibreglass pool project costs in…
Pool Care
Your spring pool start-up checklist: get summer-ready in a weekend
Winter is over and the pool needs waking up. Here is our step-by-step spring start-up checklist, with target water levels, equipment checks…
Pool Advice
Fibreglass vs concrete pools: an honest comparison for Geelong homes
Fibreglass or concrete? A side-by-side look at install time, cost over 20 years, maintenance, durability and design freedom — and which one…
Ask the Experts
Can a swimming pool really float? Understanding hydrostatic pressure and why it matters
Most people assume a swimming pool is simply too heavy to move — but under the wrong conditions, groundwater can lift several…
Ask the Experts
Why ground conditions matter: the engineering beneath every swimming pool
When most people choose a swimming pool, they focus on shape, colour and size. Engineers start somewhere completely different: what’s happening beneath…
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Do fibreglass pools crack?
Yes, they can — but not for the reason most people think. Most “cracks” in a fibreglass pool are cosmetic gelcoat issues,…
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Do self-cleaning pools really work?
The short answer is yes — but not for the reason most people think. An in-floor cleaning system isn’t just an automatic…
Ask the Experts
What is Ceramic Core technology?
Ceramic Core isn't simply “adding ceramic to a fibreglass pool.” It's a fundamental redesign of the composite laminate that engineers osmosis out…
Pool Advice
How Long Does a Fibreglass Pool Last?
How long do fibreglass pools really last? We break down lifespan, warranties, fibreglass vs concrete vs vinyl, and simple ways to make…
Pool Advice
Saltwater vs Mineral vs Chlorine Pools: Which Is Best?
Saltwater, mineral or traditional chlorine? Compare how each pool water system works, what they cost, how they feel and which suits your…
Pool Advice
Pool Safety & Fencing Laws in Victoria: A 2026 Guide
Every pool and spa in Victoria must be registered and its barrier certified every four years. Here is what the law requires,…
Pool Advice
Choosing Between DIY vs. Professionally Built Pool
These days, it seems like people are always keen on the idea of taking the DIY route in just about any home-related…
Pool Advice
Everything You Need to Know About Above-Ground Swimming Pools
If you’re in the market for a swimming pool, there are several types of pools to choose from. There’s the spa pool,…
Pool Advice
5 Key Steps to Choosing the Best Swimming Pool Design for Your Backyard
Having a swimming pool in their own backyard is most every homeowner’s dream. With a backyard pool , you can go for…
Pool Advice
7 questions future pool owners always ask us
Good day, Sam from Gordon Avenue Pools here. I'm going to introduce you to the seven most commonly asked questions when we…
Pool Advice
Pool lights
All about pool lights Let's talk about lighting. Lighting is something that I would say 99% of people would put in their…
Pool Advice
Pool water management
Pool Water Sanitation Options The most important part of a swimming pool is sanitation. There's obviously a few options we can choose…
Pool Advice
Heating your swimming pool
Solar Pool Heating Other common questions people ask me is heating. Heating is pretty important in a swimming pool, especially in Victoria…
Pool Advice
How does a self-cleaning pool work
Your Pool Can Really Clean Itself One of the questions people often ask me is, " In-floor cleaning , is it a…
Pool Advice
Pool cleaning options
Alternatives to Vantage Infloor Cleaning If in-floor cleaning is not in your budget, we actually have two other options that we can…
Pool Advice
Cost to buy a swimming pool
Updated for 2026 — prices reflect current 2026 costs and can vary with site conditions. For an exact figure, get in touch…
Pool Advice
Living Well on a Budget: The Real Costs of Pool Installation and Backyard Design
Updated for 2026 — prices reflect current 2026 costs and can vary with site conditions. For an exact figure, get in touch…
Pool Advice
Lap Pools: Everything You Want to Know
Lap pools have been growing steadily in popularity over the last few years. For pool owners who want a large pool that's…
Pool Advice
Smart Pools: The Pools of the Future
You got the smart phone, the smart watch, and maybe even the smart car … So who says you can’t have a…
Pool Advice
Plunge pools: The small pools you need to know about
Updated for 2026 — prices reflect current 2026 costs and can vary with site conditions. For an exact figure, get in touch…
Pool Advice
Water features: The perfect addition to your fibreglass pool
A pool water feature adds the perfect finishing touch to your backyard swimming pool, adding aesthetic appeal, comfort and value. Here we…
Pool Advice
Choosing a Pool Heating System
There are so many different swimming pool options in the market that you may feel overwhelmed. Before you decide to get a…
Pool Advice
Swim into Summer in Your Own Backyard Pool
Updated for 2026 — prices reflect current 2026 costs and can vary with site conditions. For an exact figure, get in touch…
Pool Advice
Pool Landscaping and the Value of Your Home
A private outdoor swimming pool is more than just a fun place to swim and relax; it is also an essential part…
Pool Advice
Swim Spas: Benefits, Costs, and Alternatives
Updated for 2026 — prices reflect current 2026 costs and can vary with site conditions. For an exact figure, get in touch…
Pool Advice
Swimming Pool Choices: Concrete vs Fibreglass Pools
Having your own swimming pool is a great investment and a wonderful way to relax and exercise. But which type of pool…
Pool Advice
Time to Build a Pool
Installing a pool is an exciting prospect and an addition to your home that will give you years of pleasure. Of course,…
Pool Advice
All About Pool Costs
Updated for 2026 — prices reflect current 2026 costs and can vary with site conditions. For an exact figure, get in touch…
Pool Advice
Infinity Pools: A Touch of Luxury in Your Backyard
Updated for 2026 — prices reflect current 2026 costs and can vary with site conditions. For an exact figure, get in touch…
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