Partnering with Plungie: The Ultimate Pool Solution for Your Custom Home
The Markon Group is proud to partner with Plungie, the award-winning Australian manufacturer of prefabricated concrete plunge pools. This partnership allows us to offer our clients a faster, easier, and more cost-effective way to add a high-quality concrete pool to their new custom home build. Discover why a Plungie pool is the perfect addition to your Markon Group home.
Why Plungie is the Perfect Choice for Your Custom Build
We've chosen to partner with Plungie for several key reasons, all of which translate to a better experience for our clients:
- Seamless Integration: Plungie pools are pre-engineered and delivered to your site ready to be installed. This allows for seamless integration with your custom home design and construction timeline, minimizing delays and ensuring a perfect fit.
- Speed of Installation: Plungie pools can be installed up to 74% faster than traditional concrete pools. This means you can be swimming in your new pool in a matter of days, not months.
- Cost-Effective Luxury: The streamlined manufacturing and installation process of Plungie pools results in significant cost savings compared to traditional pool construction, without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
- Unmatched Quality and Durability: Plungie pools are engineered from high-quality, dense concrete and come with a 10-year warranty, ensuring a long-lasting and durable addition to your home.
- Ultimate Design Flexibility: With five different models, various installation depths (in-ground, semi-recessed, or above-ground), and a range of interior finishes, Plungie pools offer a wide array of design options to suit any backyard and aesthetic.
- A More Sustainable Choice: Plungie's manufacturing process has a 61% lower carbon footprint than traditional pool building methods, making it a more environmentally conscious choice for your home.
Explore the Plungie Product Range
Plungie offers a range of five different pool models to suit various needs and spaces. All models have an external height of 1.65m and a water depth of 1.5m.
The Plungie Max
The largest in the Plungie range, the Max is perfect for families and those who love to entertain. Its generous size provides ample space for swimming, playing, and relaxing.
The Plungie Original
The classic Plungie, the Original is the most popular model and is ideal for most backyards. It offers a perfect balance of size and functionality.
The Plungie Studio
A compact design for smaller spaces, the Studio is perfect for inner-city homes, townhouses, or as a statement piece in a larger backyard.
The Plungie Arena
A stylish and social centerpiece for your outdoor area, the Arena's round design creates a unique and inviting atmosphere.
The Plungie Quad
A space-saving square pool, perfect for a quick dip, hydrotherapy, or as a water feature.
The Installation Process: A Simple, Streamlined Approach
The installation of a Plungie pool is a straightforward process that we manage for you as part of your new home build. Here’s a simplified overview of the 8-step process:
- Consultation and Selection: We'll help you choose the perfect Plungie model and finish for your home and backyard.
- Building Approval: We handle all the necessary permits and approvals from your local council.
- Site Preparation: Our team will prepare the site, including excavation and creating a stable base for the pool.
- Pool Delivery and Crane-in: The prefabricated Plungie pool is delivered to your site and craned into position in a matter of hours.
- Electrical and Backfill: Our licensed electrician will ground the pool, and we will backfill around the shell to stabilize it.
- Plumbing Connection: We connect the pool's pre-plumbed filtration returns and skimmer box to the pump and filter.
- Finishing Touches: We complete the surrounding landscaping, decking, and fencing to your specifications.
- Fill and Start-Up: The final step is to fill the pool, balance the water, and start up the equipment. You'll be ready to swim in no time.
Design and Customization Options
Your Plungie pool can be customized to perfectly match your home's aesthetic. Here are some of the options available:
- Interior Finish: Choose from a range of six stunning ecoFinish colours to create the perfect look for your pool.
- Installation Depth: Your Plungie can be installed in-ground, semi-recessed, or above-ground to suit your site and design preferences.
- Add-ons and Modifications: Enhance your pool with features like spa jets, heating, an auto-fill system, and even a provision for a pool umbrella.
- Surrounds: We can design and build the perfect surrounds for your pool, including coping, tiling, decking, and landscaping.
Brisbane Climate and Site Considerations
Plungie pools are perfectly suited to the Brisbane climate and our unique building environment. Here's why:
- Built for Brisbane's Climate: The high-density concrete construction of Plungie pools provides excellent thermal insulation, helping to keep your pool water at a comfortable temperature year-round.
- Ideal for Challenging Sites: Plungie pools are a great solution for sloping blocks, tight access sites, and other challenging building environments common in Brisbane.
- Engineered for Local Conditions: Plungie pools are engineered to meet all relevant Australian standards and are designed to withstand the specific soil conditions and weather events found in our region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to install a Plungie pool?
A Plungie can be installed and ready for swimming in a matter of days, compared to the months it can take to build a traditional concrete pool.
What is the warranty on a Plungie pool?
Plungie pools come with a 10-year structural warranty, a 3-year warranty on the ecoFinish interior, and a 1-year warranty on the equipment.
How much maintenance does a Plungie pool require?
Plungie pools are designed for low maintenance. The smooth ecoFinish interior resists algae growth, and the smaller water volume means fewer chemicals are required.
Ready to Dive In?
If you're ready to add a stunning and affordable concrete pool to your new Markon Group home, contact us today to discuss your Plungie pool options.
