Budget is a good place to start. The following items need to be considered in your budget.
- Type of Spa
- Delivery
- Installation
- Permits*
- Pool Fencing*
- Landscaping*
*Not applicable to most indoor bathroom installations; check with your local building authority.
1 – Type of Spa
There are 3 types of spas with 5 installation methods.
- Bathroom Spas – typically indoor spa baths
- Outdoor *Spas – either In ground or portable spas
- Larger Outdoor* Swim Spas/Plunge Pools – either in ground or portable
* Outdoor models can be installed indoors, however adequate ventilation, drainage and non slip flooring will need to
be incorporated within the indoor room.
2 – Delivery
Delivery depends on the type of spa chosen and the access available at the delivery site.
Options include;
- Spa Dolly™ Trailer
- Crane Truck
- Mobile Crane
- Crawler Crane
- Helicopter
3 – Installation
Installation of a spa involves
- Support of the spa.
- Electrical connections of the equipment.
- Gas connections are required only when a gas heater is supplied.
4 – Permits
To comply with pool fencing regulations and Australian Standards a permit must be obtained from either your local Council or you can appoint an independent building surveyor.
A building permit is written approval showing that your plans and specifications comply with building regulations, and allows building work such as
the installation of a spa / swim spa to start.
Pricing will vary with individual building surveyors. Typical costings will be around these figures (source date July 2019 – prices subject to change)
Above ground Pool or Spa/Barrier | $1160.00 + GST |
Inground Pool or Spa/Barrier | $1320.00 + GST |
(additional) For jobs further away | (+$130-195 + GST) |
(additional) with Gazebo | (+$200.00 + GST) |
(or) with Deck/verandah (covers both structures) | (+$460 + GST) |
Title Search | (+$80 + GST) |
Additional Spa if added with a Pool | (+$150 + GST) |
5 – Pool Fencing
Swimming pools and spas with a depth of more than 30cm (including inflatable or relocatable pools and spas) must have safety barriers that meet the Australian Standard. All pools and spas built since 2010 require a four-sided safety
barrier or fence, with no direct access from the house to the pool or spa surround.
Details can be found on the Victorian Building Authority website.
6 – Landscaping
Turn your backyard in to an amazing spa retreat with landscaping. Add a gazebo, decking, plants, paving, furniture, fire pits, external lighting etc.