Fiberglass Pools in St. Thomas

PERMITS

Do You Need a Permit for a Pool in St. Thomas?

Yes. In St. Thomas you need a swimming pool fence permit before the pool goes in, plus a site alteration permit for the excavation and grading. Both come from the City's Building Services.

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

If your yard is near Kettle Creek, a river valley, a steep slope or a wetland, the local conservation authority may need to issue a permit as well.

Source: Swimming Pool Fence By-law 56-2011. City of St. Thomas swimming pools page. By-laws change, so check the current rules with the City of St. Thomas before you build.

POOL FENCES

Pool Fence Rules in St. Thomas

• ✓The fence must be at least 1.2 m (4 ft) high at every point, measured from the outside.
• ✓Gaps can be no wider than 10 cm (4 in), and chain-link openings no wider than 3.8 cm (1.5 in).
• ✓Gates must close and latch on their own, with the latch at the top of the gate on the pool side.
• ✓The fence can't be climbable like a ladder, so posts and rails go on the pool side.
• ✓A house wall can form part of the enclosure where it stands taller than 1.2 m.
• ✓No water goes in the pool until the City has inspected and approved the permanent fence.
• ✓Zoning puts the pool in a side or rear yard, at least 1.5 m from the side and rear lot lines.

Read our guide to Ontario pool fence rules →

COST

What Does a Fiberglass Pool Cost in St. Thomas?

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 St. Thomas We Serve

We also install pools in these places around St. Thomas:

• Talbotville
• New Sarum
• Shedden

Town guides nearby:

• Port Stanley
• Belmont
• London

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Pool Questions From St. Thomas Homeowners