After slight growth in 2018, the Canadian swimming pool market, based on the number of permits issued, continued its positive upward trend in 2019. In fact, the total number of permits recorded last year was the second highest in the last 20 years, ranking only behind 2016 (13,054)
After slight growth in 2018, the Canadian pool market, based on the number of permits issued, continued its positive upward trend in 2019 with a year-over-year increase of 3.8 per cent.
Despite global economic uncertainty, trade conflicts, a decline in consumer confidence, and a late start to the season, pool permits increased in 2018 by 1.3 per cent year-over-year.
Ground preparation is critical when installing any pool. For an inground pool, depth and grade, soil types, and water tables are some of the main concerns.
Lately, market trends show there is a large segment of homeowners who are looking for swim spas and/or pools, primarily for the purpose of aquatic fitness.