
Viewbank · VIC
Pool builders, Viewbank.
Concrete pool builders for Viewbank's sloping sites. Engineered family pools that turn a difficult backyard into the best room in the house.
About Viewbank
Local knowledge, bespoke delivery.
Viewbank's appeal — elevated streets and leafy outlooks over the Yarra and Plenty valleys — is also its build challenge: many backyards fall away across the block. We specialise in turning that slope into an asset, with engineered retaining, tiered landscaping, and pools that sit level and confident in a yard that doesn't.
Our Viewbank build is set into a sloping backyard with engineered retaining walls, tiered landscaping, and a spa that overflows into the main pool at the press of a button. That's the Viewbank brief in a nutshell — proper engineering doing the heavy lifting so the finished pool looks effortless.
Viewbank sits within the City of Banyule, on the elevated ground above the Yarra and Plenty river flats. Sloping and split-level sites are common, which means retaining design and drainage are as important as the pool shell itself. Reinforced concrete is essential here — it carries the loads a sloping site imposes and holds its line where a moulded shell would struggle. We engineer the retaining, footings and drainage as one integrated system and manage the Banyule permits through to inspection.
- —Custom concrete pools designed for Viewbank homes
- —Engineered for local soil and site conditions
- —VBA-registered builder, council-familiar
- —Architect and landscape designer collaborations
Also serving
From our Viewbank base we regularly build across Rosanna, Heidelberg, Eaglemont, Ivanhoe, and Lower Plenty. All within standard project radius — same engineering, same hands-on oversight from Phil.
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What we build in Viewbank
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 Viewbank.
The questions we hear most often from Viewbank homeowners.
Can you build a pool on a sloping Viewbank block?+
Yes — sloping sites are a specialty. We design engineered retaining walls and footings so the pool sits level and stable, then tier the surrounding landscape so it feels intentional. Our completed Viewbank build does exactly this, with a spa that overflows into the main pool.
Does a sloping site cost more to build on?+
There's usually additional engineering and retaining involved, which we itemise transparently at quote stage. The payoff is significant: a well-resolved sloping build often becomes the standout feature of the property. Family builds typically start around $115,000 before site-specific engineering.
Do you handle Banyule council permits?+
Yes — we manage the City of Banyule planning and building permits, including any retaining and drainage approvals and pool-barrier certification, through to the handover inspection.
Our Viewbank work
Pools we've built in Viewbank.
A selection of completed builds in Viewbank 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 Viewbank?
Phil visits every site personally. No obligation, no sales pressure — just a clear conversation about what's possible on your property.

