Shipping Container Pool for Sale
A container pool is a shipping container converted into a steel-walled swimming pool. They install far faster than a poured pool, sit above ground or partially sunk, and can be moved later. We stock 20ft, 30ft and 40ft pools, including colour options, priced from $7,000 to $18,000.
Shipping container swimming pools
A container pool takes a steel shipping container, seals and lines it, and turns it into a ready-to-fill swimming pool. Because the steel box is already a rigid, structural shell, there's no digging a giant hole, pouring concrete and waiting weeks to cure. The unit arrives largely finished — you sort the pad, water and pump hook-up, and you're swimming. If you move, the pool can come with you, which a poured pool never can.
Sizes and what you get
- 20ft pool: compact, fits a smaller yard, the easiest to site and the lowest cost
- 30ft pool: a roomy middle option with space to actually swim laps
- 40ft pool: full-length, the closest thing to a traditional backyard pool
- Colour options including a pink 20ft unit, beyond standard finishes
- Above-ground or partially in-ground installation depending on your site
Cost, install and siting
Container pools in stock run $7,000 to $18,000 depending on size and finish — generally well under the cost of a comparable in-ground concrete pool, and far quicker to get running. They can sit fully above ground on a prepared level pad, or be sunk partway for a built-in look. Either way you'll want a solid, level base and a plan for water supply and the pump or filtration. Local rules on pool fencing and permits still apply, so check with your municipality before install.
Why people choose a container pool
The appeal isn't just speed. The steel shell is structurally rigid in a way a vinyl or fibreglass shell isn't, so an above-ground container pool doesn't need the surrounding deck and bracing a traditional above-ground pool relies on to hold its shape. The walls are tall enough that you can add a viewing window panel on some builds, and the rectangular footprint suits lap swimming better than a round pool of similar cost. Because it's a container, it can also be craned out and relocated if you move house or re-landscape — a poured concrete pool is permanent the day it cures. Maintenance is the same as any pool: a pump, filtration and regular water chemistry. Plan the equipment pad and a power feed for the pump near the unit when you lay out the site.
A container pool is really a heavily modified container, and we build other custom conversions too — see the specialized containers for more purpose-built units. For exact 20ft, 30ft and 40ft external dimensions to plan your pad, check the container dimensions reference. Ready to plan a build? Request a quote — flat $500 delivery nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a container pool cost?
Our container pools run $7,000 to $18,000 depending on size and finish. A 20ft is the most affordable; a 40ft is the largest. That's typically well below the cost of a poured in-ground pool.
What sizes of container pool are available?
We stock 20ft, 30ft and 40ft pools, including colour options like a pink 20ft unit. A 20ft suits small yards, while a 40ft gives near-full-length swimming space.
Can a container pool be installed in-ground?
Yes. It can sit fully above ground on a level pad or be sunk partway for a built-in look. You'll need a solid, level base and a water and pump hook-up either way.
Do I need a permit for a container pool?
Often yes. Pool fencing and permit rules are set locally and apply to container pools just like any pool, so check with your municipality before you install.
How is a container pool delivered?
It arrives largely finished on a tilt-bed truck and is placed on your prepared pad, with flat $500 nationwide delivery. You handle the water, pump and final hook-up on site.