Ashburton · VIC
Pool builders, Ashburton.
Concrete plunge and family pool builders for Ashburton. Compact, beautifully resolved pools for the inner-east's family streets.
About Ashburton
Local knowledge, bespoke delivery.
Ashburton is classic middle-Melbourne family territory — interwar and renovated homes, friendly streets, and backyards that reward a clever, compact design over a sprawling one. Our Ashburton work makes the most of a modest footprint: plunge pools wrapped in timber decking, integrated swim jets, and finishes that feel like a private retreat.
Our Ashburton build is a compact plunge pool designed to maximise a modest backyard — timber decking on three sides, integrated swim jets, and heat-pump heating for a long season. That's the Ashburton sweet spot: a small footprint, beautifully resolved, that lives much bigger than its size.
Ashburton sits within the City of Boroondara, on the reactive clay soils common across Melbourne's inner east — ground that moves with the seasons and rewards engineered footings and a reinforced shell. A concrete plunge pool is ideal for the compact Boroondara block: we can shape it to the exact courtyard, add swim jets for a swim-in-place workout, and wrap it in decking. We manage the Boroondara permits and barrier compliance from design through to handover.
- —Custom concrete pools designed for Ashburton homes
- —Engineered for local soil and site conditions
- —VBA-registered builder, council-familiar
- —Architect and landscape designer collaborations
Also serving
From our Ashburton base we regularly build across Ashwood, Glen Iris, Camberwell, Malvern East, and Burwood. All within standard project radius — same engineering, same hands-on oversight from Phil.
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What we build in Ashburton
Designed, built, run, and maintained.
Custom Pools
Architecturally designed concrete pools, built to last.
Learn moreCommercial Pools
Commercial-grade pools for hospitality, resorts, and developments.
Learn moreSerenity Smart
Run your pool for up to 90% less — intelligent, quiet, and reliable.
Learn moreSerenity Clear
Professional pool maintenance, so you swim — not service.
Learn moreFrequently asked
Building a pool in Ashburton.
The questions we hear most often from Ashburton homeowners.
Will a concrete pool fit in a small Ashburton backyard?+
Yes — a concrete plunge pool is often the perfect fit. We shape it to the exact space available, add integrated swim jets for lap-style exercise, and wrap it in decking or paving. Our completed Ashburton build is a compact plunge pool that does exactly this. Plunge pools start from around $80,000.
Can a small plunge pool still include a spa or swim jets?+
Definitely. Even compact plunge pools can integrate swim jets, a heated spa zone, lighting and automation. Reinforced concrete gives us the freedom to build those features in rather than work around a fixed mould.
Do you handle Boroondara council approval?+
Yes — we manage the City of Boroondara planning and building permits, barrier design and certification, so the pool is fully compliant at the handover inspection.
Our Ashburton work
Pools we've built in Ashburton.
A selection of completed builds in Ashburton and the surrounding area.
The Process
From first call to first swim.
A transparent 6-stage process. Most builds complete in 12–16 weeks.
Consultation
Phil visits your property to understand your vision, assess the site, and answer your questions.
Design & Quote
Custom architectural design tailored to your home, lifestyle, and budget. Fully itemised quote.
Council Approval
We handle VBA-required permits, drawings, and submissions to your council.
Excavation & Shell
Site prep, excavation, reinforced steel, and concrete shell construction.
Finishing & Systems
Interior finish, waterline tile, coping, plumbing, electrical, filtration.
Commissioning
Water fill, chemistry, final inspection, compliance certification, walkthrough.
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From our clients
“Phil and his staff showed a professional and prompt attitude to their work, which resulted in us achieving a beautiful pool, perfect for our lifestyle and family. Serenity Pools reliability and commitment to our project has been very impressive and appreciated.”
“From the day of excavation to the completion, Phil exceeded our expectations. He gave great attention to detail to the whole pool construction, listening to our needs, concerns and ideas, so that we achieved a pool that we are extremely happy with.”
“We would highly recommend Serenity Pools to anyone. The entire experience from design through to completion was seamless. Phil's expertise and attention to detail made all the difference to the final result.”
Building in Ashburton?
Phil visits every site personally. No obligation, no sales pressure — just a clear conversation about what's possible on your property.