Swimming pool construction in the Axarquía
We dig it out, build the retaining wall if your plot is on a slope, raise the concrete shell and finish the pool surround. One team, our own machinery and a fixed, itemised quote, with the ground sorted, not just the pool shell.
- Since 2006 building across the Axarquía
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Quick answer: MURES builds concrete swimming pools across the Axarquía (Málaga), with our own machinery for the excavation and earthworks. Free site visit and a fixed quote in writing. Call or WhatsApp us on 686 746 094 (English spoken).
We are builders, not pool salesmen
In the Axarquía the hard part of a pool isn't the shell, it's the ground. And the ground is exactly what we deal with every day.
Pool platform preparation:, not a photograph of a documented project.
The ground sorted
Hillside, rock or poor access: we do the earthworks and the rock or concrete retaining wall before the pool.
One single team
Excavation, shell, plumbing, coping and pool surround with the same company. One person in charge and one timescale.
Pool setting-out on an earth platform.
Itemised quote
Fixed and in writing, with every item broken down so you can make a real comparison with other quotes.
Pool surround in light stamped concrete with an irregular stone pattern — Service.
Pool surround included
We finish the surroundings with light-coloured non-slip stamped concrete that doesn't burn bare feet.
Swimming pool prices in the Axarquía: what they depend on
It depends on many things, which is why we don't give catalogue prices: we come and see your plot and give you a fixed quote. These are the factors that affect the price most and how much each one counts.
The land
If we hit rock when digging, a hydraulic breaker is needed and the job changes a lot.
The slope of the plot
On a hillside you nearly always need a escollera rock wall or retaining wall to create the level terrace.
Size and depth
More cubic metres of excavation, concrete and lining.
Access for lorry and digger
Narrow streets or dirt tracks make excavation and concrete pouring harder.
Lining and finishes
Gresite mosaic, porcelain tiles or liner, built-in steps, lighting, coping.
Filtration and equipment
Chlorine or salt, heat pump, pool cover, automation.
Pool surround and landscaping
Square metres of stamped concrete, stone or porcelain tiles around the pool.
Licence and project
Depending on what each town hall asks for and the type of land your plot is on. If you need one, it can be handled by Trámita.
What makes a pool in the Axarquía expensive isn't the shell, it's the ground. That's why we always come and look before giving a price, and we tell you whether a wall or rock excavation will be needed before we start, not halfway through the job.
Size up your pool in 30 seconds
Move the measurements and you'll see how much water it holds, the soil to be dug out and the square metres of pool surround. It's a rough guide: we'll look at the rest on the site visit.
These are rough figures, not a price. The price depends mainly on the ground, and we'll give it to you item by item after seeing the plot.
Ask for a price for this pool on WhatsAppWhat a proper quote includes
Two quotes with a big price difference sometimes only differ in that one includes the filtration system and the other doesn't. Always ask which items are included. In ours, they are all in plain sight.
The build
- Site visit, setting-out and ground survey
- Excavation of the pool shell and removal or reuse of the soil
- Retaining wall or rock wall if the plot needs it
- Steel reinforcement and gunite or reinforced concrete shell
- Inlets, returns, skimmers and main drain
- Stone or precast coping around the edge
Equipment and finish
- Pump, filter and electrical control panel
- Plant room or pit for the filtration
- Lining: gresite mosaic, porcelain tiles or reinforced liner
- Built-in or stainless steel steps
- LED lighting
- Stamped concrete surround around the pool
How we build a concrete swimming pool
From the moment the digger arrives until you fill it, it normally takes 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the size, the ground and the weather.
Site visit and quote
We look at the ground, the access and the slope, and give you an itemised price.
Free
Project, licence and setting-out
Plans and building permit in order. We mark out the pool on the ground.
Depends on the town hall
Steel reinforcement
The shell is reinforced with ribbed steel bar: floor, walls and steps.
2 to 4 daysGunite
Concrete sprayed under pressure: a one-piece shell with no joints.
1 to 2 days + curingPlumbing and electrics
Pipework, filtration, electrics and lighting.
3 to 5 days
Lining and coping
Gresite or porcelain inside, stone or precast on the edge.
1 to 2 weeksPool surround and filling
Non-slip stamped concrete around the pool, clean-up and fill.
3 to 5 daysGunite, reinforced concrete or prefabricated
All three are sound if they are done properly. We explain what each one is for and which one we would recommend.
Gunite
The one we build mostThe shell is monolithic, adapts to any shape and stands the test of time very well. It's the one we recommend in most cases.
Formwork reinforced concrete
The walls are shuttered and the concrete poured. It makes sense for large rectangular pools or when the shell also acts as a retaining wall.
Prefabricated
Quicker and cheaper at the outset, but limited in shapes and sizes and less durable. If budget comes first, we'll tell you so clearly.
| Type | Durability | Shapes | Build time | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunite | ●●● Very high | Any, curves included | 4–8 weeks | Almost every case, sloping plots included |
| Reinforced concrete | ●●● Very high | Straight | 5–9 weeks | Large pools or pools that act as a wall |
| Prefabricated | ●●● Medium | Catalogue shapes | 2–4 weeks | Tight budget and flat ground |
Infinity pools with views
On a hillside with sea views, an infinity (overflow) edge makes the most of the drop: the water spills into a hidden channel and seems to merge with the horizon. It needs a perfectly level shell and a strong wall behind it, which is exactly our territory.
Swimming pools on sloping plots
In the Axarquía hardly anyone has a flat plot.
Building a pool on a hillside usually requires earthworks, a rock or reinforced concrete retaining wall to create the terrace and, sometimes, digging into rock or stabilising the bank with sprayed concrete.
Many pool companies leave that part out of the quote. We include it and deal with it using our own crew and machinery, and give you a price with the ground sorted, not just for the shell.
Gresite, porcelain or liner: which to choose
The lining is what you see and touch every day. This is how each one performs.
Gresite mosaic
The classic: small glass tiles, very resistant to chlorine and salt. It gives that timeless blue and adapts to curves.
Blues and sands
Porcelain tiles
Large tiles, a modern look that flows on from the terrace. Ideal for straight pools in contemporary homes.
Stone, grey and anthracite
Reinforced liner
Reinforced PVC membrane. Guaranteed watertightness and a good price; it's replaced after a number of years.
Sand, aqua green and grey
Pool with sand-coloured wood-texture concrete paving — Service.
Doesn't burn, doesn't slip
The surround is the part you walk on most, and the part you notice most in August.
Around the pool we recommend stamped concrete in a light colour with a non-slip finish: it doesn't burn bare feet, it grips when wet and has no joints for weeds to grow in.
The coolest colours are off-white, cream, sand and beige. Dark colours get very hot in the sun.
Planning permission for a swimming pool in the Axarquía
Building a pool always requires permission from the town hall. What changes is the type of procedure and what they ask for.
Urban land
Usually a building licence with a signed project or technical report. It's the quickest case to process.
Rustic land
In many country houses in the Axarquía there are more requirements, and it depends on the legal status of the property. It's best to check before designing.
Distances and plot coverage
Each municipality sets the distance from boundaries and how much of the plot the pool can take up.
Each town hall (Vélez-Málaga, Torrox, Nerja, Periana…) has its own rules. On the site visit we'll guide you on what yours usually asks for and coordinate the build with the technical project. For the paperwork, Trámita prepares the documents and handles your licence application with the town hall.
How your pool could look
Concrete swimming pools at country houses, cortijos and villas in the Axarquía.
Where we build swimming pools
- Vélez-Málaga
- Torre del Mar
- Trapiche
- Viñuela
- Periana
- Los Romanes
- Puente Don Manuel
- Canillas de Aceituno
- Canillas de Albaida
- Cómpeta
- Frigiliana
- Nerja
- Torrox
- Algarrobo
- Benamocarra
- Rincón de la Victoria
- Colmenar
- Comares
- Moclinejo
- Alcaucín
- Sayalonga
- Sedella
- Salares
- Árchez
- Arenas
- Almáchar
- El Borge
- Cútar
- Benamargosa
- Iznate
- Macharaviaya
- Totalán
- Riogordo
- Alfarnate
- Alfarnatejo
Thinking about building a pool?
We build your bespoke concrete swimming pool, from the excavation to the stamped concrete surround. Building in the Axarquía since 2006, with our own team.
- ✓ Free site visit
- ✓ Fixed-price quote
- ✓ Our own machinery
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- A few photos of the plot, ideally from several angles.
- The size you have in mind.
- The town or village.
Still deciding whether to buy a plot? A feasibility visit costs €100 + VAT, and if you buy and hire us for the work, we deduct it from the bill.
What people ask us most before building a pool
How much does a concrete swimming pool cost in the Axarquía?
It depends on the size and depth, the ground (whether we hit rock when digging), the slope of the plot and whether walls are needed, access for machinery, the lining, the filtration and the extras. That's why we don't give catalogue prices: we visit the plot with no obligation and give you a fixed written quote, with every item broken down.
How much does a small swimming pool cost?
A small pool (for example 6×3 m) needs less excavation, concrete and lining, but the filtration, plumbing and fixed labour weigh proportionally more. That's why the price doesn't drop in line with the size. On small plots or patios, access for the digger is usually what matters most.
How long does it take to build a concrete pool?
From the moment the digger arrives until it's filled, it normally takes between 4 and 8 weeks. It takes longer if we hit rock, if a retaining wall has to be built first or if it rains during the gunite or lining stages. Before that you have to allow for the licence, which depends on the town hall.
Do you need a licence to build a swimming pool?
Yes. Building a pool always needs municipal permission and, normally, a project or technical report. Each Axarquía town hall has its own rules on distances to boundaries and plot coverage, and on rustic land the requirements are stricter. On the site visit we'll guide you on what your town hall usually asks for, and if you want it handled from start to finish, Trámita can process your building licence.
Which is better, a gunite or a reinforced concrete pool?
Both are very durable. Gunite is made by spraying concrete under pressure onto the steel reinforcement; it's one piece and takes any shape: it's the one we recommend in most cases. Formwork reinforced concrete makes sense for large rectangular pools or when one wall of the shell also acts as a retaining wall.
Can you build a pool on sloping ground?
Yes, and in the Axarquía it's the norm. You usually need earthworks and a rock or reinforced concrete retaining wall to create a level terrace for the pool. That's exactly what we do every day, so we give you a price with the ground sorted. On hillsides with views you can also build an infinity pool.
What happens if we hit rock when digging?
It has to be broken with a hydraulic breaker, which makes the excavation longer and that item more expensive. That's why we check the ground on the site visit and, if there are signs of rock, we tell you and put it in the quote so there are no surprises halfway through.
Which lining is best: gresite, porcelain or liner?
Gresite is the most versatile and resistant to chlorine and salt, and it adapts to curved shapes. Porcelain gives a modern, continuous finish, ideal for straight pools. Reinforced liner is the most economical and guarantees watertightness, but it has to be replaced after a number of years.
Chlorine or salt chlorination?
Salt chlorination produces chlorine from salt dissolved in the water: the water is gentler on skin and eyes and maintenance is easier. It has a higher upfront cost for the equipment. With traditional chlorine the installation is simpler and cheaper. Both work with a concrete pool.
What flooring should go around the pool?
We recommend light-coloured stamped concrete with a non-slip finish: it doesn't burn bare feet, it grips when wet and has no joints for weeds to grow in. The coolest colours are off-white, cream, sand and beige. You can see them all in our stamped concrete colour chart.
When is the best time to start building a pool?
Between autumn and winter. That way you have time for the licence and the build, and the pool is ready before summer. In spring demand rises sharply and lead times get longer.
Everything your pool might need
Excavation in the Axarquía
Foundations, pools, basements and trenches.
See →Earthworks in the Axarquía
Levelling, terracing and filling.
See →Demolition in the Axarquía
Houses, outbuildings and slabs.
See →Demolition in Vélez-Málaga
Torre del Mar, Caleta and nearby villages.
See →Skip hire
Containers for building work and renovations.
See →Track repairs
Farm access that stays firm all year.
See →Escollera rock retaining walls in Málaga
Stone types, construction and price.
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