Fiberglass Pools in Sarnia

PERMITS

Do You Need a Permit for a Pool in Sarnia?

Yes. Sarnia requires a pool permit before any digging starts, and the City's Building Services reviews the fence and gate plans as part of it. An inground pool application also needs a lot grading plan from an Ontario Land Surveyor or engineer.

These are the City of Sarnia's rules, and they apply in Bright's Grove too. Point Edward is a separate village with its own by-laws.

We handle the permit paperwork for you as part of every installation.

If your yard is near a creek, a river or the Lake Huron shoreline, the local conservation authority may need to give written permission before the City issues a permit.

Source: City of Sarnia Swimming Pool By-law. City of Sarnia swimming pools page. By-laws change, so check the current rules with the City of Sarnia before you build.

POOL FENCES

Pool Fence Rules in Sarnia

• ✓The fence must be at least 1.5 m (5 ft) high, with no more than a 5 cm (2 in) gap at the bottom.
• ✓Board fences need gaps of 5 cm (2 in) or less, and chain-link mesh can be no bigger than 5 cm (2 in).
• ✓No climbable rails or bracing on the outside, and the fence must stand at least 1.2 m (4 ft) from any outside structure or tree.
• ✓The fence must be at least 1.2 m (4 ft) from the pool wall or the water's edge.
• ✓Gates must close and latch on their own, with the latch 1.2 m (4 ft) up on the inside, and stay locked when no adult is supervising.
• ✓No water goes in the pool until the fence is up.

Read our guide to Ontario pool fence rules →

COST

What Does a Fiberglass Pool Cost in Sarnia?

Most of our fiberglass pool projects fall between $82,500 and $143,000, fully installed. That covers the pool, excavation, backfill, basic equipment and a standard concrete patio.

Where you land in that range depends on the pool size, the patio, equipment upgrades and your yard. The Instant Estimator gives you a range for your own project, and you get an exact price once we've seen your yard.

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Is a Fiberglass Pool Right for Every Yard?

Not always. Fiberglass pools are built in a factory and shipped by truck, so they top out at about 16 feet wide and about 8 feet deep, and a crane needs a clear path to set the pool in your yard. If you want a bigger pool or a custom shape, concrete is the better choice.

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NEARBY

Areas Near Sarnia We Serve

We also install pools in these places around Sarnia:

• Point Edward
• Bright's Grove

Town guides nearby:

• Petrolia
• Wyoming
• Glencoe

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Pool Questions From Sarnia Homeowners