Fibreglass pool with landscaped garden
Licensed NSW pool builder

Pool Builders Illawarra

Dean Teirney and our local team handle your quote, council approvals and installation, so you have one point of contact from your first site visit to your first swim.

★★★★★5.0 Google rating"Really easy team to deal with." Meelad Y.
SPASA Gold Winner 2024 NSW
SPASA Gold Winner 2024NSW fibreglass pool up to $120,000
16+
Years experience
Pool and spa manufacturing, sales and installation
7
Day installs
As little as 7 days once approvals are in
Gold
SPASA NSW 2024
Fibreglass pool up to $120,000
$0
Hidden costs
What you see on your quote is what you pay
Dean Teirney, licensed pool builder, Barrier Reef Pools Sydney South
Your Illawarra pool builders

Meet Amanda and Dean Teirney

Licensed NSW pool builder · Authorised Barrier Reef Pools dealer

Dean has spent 16 years managing pool and spa manufacturing, sales and installation, including time at Barrier Reef Pools head office where he set up the NSW dealer network. Amanda spent over 33 years at Qantas managing staff operations and resource planning, and now makes sure every client gets the best possible service.

You deal directly with the owners and our local team. We visit your property, measure up and stay across your build until handover.

  • Turnkey service, handled from start to finish
  • One point of contact for your whole build
  • Free site visit and quote
★★★★★

Dean and his team are awesome and Colin went out of his way to come out several times to our property to measure up for the pool.

Nicola B., Google review
Call 1300 383 484
Choosing a pool builder

Six questions to ask any pool builder

The pool shell is only half the job. The builder decides how smooth your approvals, install and handover feel. Here are our answers, so you can compare.

Fibreglass pool in a landscaped backyard
01
Are you licensed to build pools in NSW?
Yes. Dean is a licensed NSW pool builder with 16 years in pool and spa manufacturing, sales and installation.
02
Who looks after council approvals?
We do. Approvals are handled as part of your build, well before any work starts on site.
03
Is everything in the quote?
Yes. What you see on your quote is what you pay. No hidden costs turn up along the way.
04
How long will my backyard be a work site?
Not long. A fibreglass install can be done in as little as 7 days. Most take 7 days to 3 weeks, depending on your site and extras.
05
Who makes the pool and backs the warranty?
Barrier Reef Pools. You get an Australian-made shell with a lifetime structural warranty, installed by an authorised dealer.
06
Is your work recognised by the industry?
Yes. We are SPASA affiliated and won Gold at the 2024 SPASA NSW awards for a fibreglass pool up to $120,000.
How your build runs

From first call to first swim

We manage the quote, approvals, excavation and installation, so you only need to make the fun decisions.

Billabong fibreglass pool
1

Request your free quote

Call or send the form and we'll book your free site visit and quote.

Venice fibreglass pool
2

Approve your quote

Lock in your pool and we take care of council approvals before any work begins.

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3

We install your pool

We excavate, crane in your one-piece shell, backfill and pour the concrete collar.

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4

Enjoy your new pool

We hand over your finished pool and stay on call for any questions once you're swimming.

Local know-how

What goes into an Illawarra pool build

Every block is different, from flat coastal lots to steep escarpment sites. These are the three things we sort out before your pool goes in.

Approvals: CDC or DA

A complying development certificate (CDC) is the fast-track route when your pool meets the NSW standard rules, such as sitting behind the building line with the waterline at least 1m from side and rear boundaries. If your block doesn't fit those rules, a development application (DA) goes to Wollongong, Shellharbour or Kiama council. We work out which applies and manage it for you.

Fence and pool rules

Every NSW pool needs a compliant child-resistant barrier, a CPR sign and registration on the NSW Swimming Pool Register. We factor the barrier into your layout from the first site visit, so your pool area works with the rules. See the details on our swimming pools Illawarra page.

Your site, checked

On your site visit we look at slope and soil, any rock that could slow the dig, side access for machinery and the crane, and where sewer and stormwater lines run. That way your quote reflects your actual block, not a guess.

Customer reviews

Rated 5.0 by the families we build for

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5.0
Based on 3 reviews
Meelad Yaqo profile picture
Meelad Yaqo
11 months ago
Really easy team to deal with. Professional, knowledgeable, and good communication throughout. Their work is always high quality and I’d happily recommend Barrier Reef Sydney South Pools to anyone looking at a fibreglass pool.
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Deborah Ferry
12 months ago
Though we didn't purchase a pool with Barrier Reef Sydney South, due to some perceived issues and extra needs with our land, we can highly recommend them for their service and knowledge on pools. We met with James several times, over phone and in person, and he was always generous with his time and thorough knowledge of pools and the pool industry. The quote provided was transparent - which we found hard to come by and really appreciated. I would highly recommend this company as one to reach out to. They also have great pools designs!
Response from the owner
12 months ago
Hi Deborah, Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that James is providing excellent customer service. 😀
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Annie Alexiou
1 year ago
Would highly recommend Rod and the team
They are really well priced, with great service and communication. Thank you for making the pool of our dreams!
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Response from the owner
12 months ago
Thank you for your 5-star review!
Free site visit

Book your free site visit

Tell us a little about your backyard. We'll arrange a time to visit, measure up and give you a free, no-obligation quote.

  • Free site visit and quote
  • No hidden costs on your quote
  • Council approvals handled for you
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Pool builder FAQs

Your Illawarra build, explained

Yes. We install fibreglass pools across Wollongong and the wider Illawarra, as well as Sydney South, the Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands.
Under the fast-track CDC rules, the pool waterline must be at least 1m from side and rear boundaries. Under a DA, your council's own rules apply, so we check your block and the right pathway on your free site visit.
We prepare and excavate your site, lay a stable base and crane the one-piece shell into position. The area is then backfilled and a concrete collar is poured to secure your pool.
Yes. Every build starts with a free site visit. We measure up, check access for machinery and the crane, and talk through which pool sizes and layouts suit your block.
Where we build
IllawarraWollongong and the wider Illawarra region
Sydney SouthSutherland Shire, St George, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West
SurroundsShoalhaven and the Southern Highlands