Modpool Installation.
Easier than you think.
Modpools are designed so that any local general contractor or landscaper can install them with ease. 95% of our installs are completed by a contractor installing their very first Modpool. Here is everything you need to know.
We build it and deliver it. Your contractor or landscaper installs it.
Modpools does not carry out on-site installation. What we do is build your pool to completion at our factory in Abbotsford, BC, test every system, and ship it fully assembled to your property by flatbed truck.
From there, a local general contractor or landscaper takes over. Modpools are specifically designed to make this handoff simple. We have a Contractor's Installation Package that walks your installer through the entire process step by step.
The result: 95% of Modpools are installed by a contractor completing their very first Modpool installation. No specialist required.
Factory-built in BC, fully assembled, tested, and shipped to your door on a flatbed from coast to coast across Canada and the USA.
Any local general contractor or landscaper can handle the install using our step-by-step Contractor's Package. We can assist them from afar by answering any questions or concerns they might have.
We have recommended installers in select areas. Contact our team and we'll try and connect you with someone in your area.
Fits any yard. Any terrain. Any space.
Traditional pools need a flat, open, accessible yard. Modpools don't. Whether you have a slope, a tight lot, a rooftop, or an existing deck, there is an installation method designed for your exact situation.
Fully In-Ground
The pool sits flush with your yard surface. Requires excavation and backfill around the pool. A clean, classic look that blends seamlessly into your landscape.
Partially Buried
The most popular install method. The pool sits partially in the ground with the upper portion exposed above grade. Less excavation than full in-ground, ideal for most residential lots.
No Excavation Required
The fastest and most straightforward installation. The pool sits on a prepared level surface above grade. Zero excavation, zero disruption to your yard. Perfect for rental properties and tight timelines.
Sloped & Hillside Yards
Sloped properties are where traditional pool builders walk away. A Modpool can cantilever over a slope or sit semi-buried into a hillside, turning a challenging yard into an incredible feature.
Deck-Integrated
Build your deck around the pool for a seamless, resort-style finish. The pool sits at deck level with coping and decking wrapping the perimeter. One of the most visually striking results we produce.
Rooftops & Raised Platforms
Modpools can be craned onto rooftops, terraces, and elevated platforms. A structural engineer assessment is required for rooftop installs. The result is a showstopper that no traditional pool could ever match.
Not sure which install type suits your property? Our team reviews site photos and can advise which method works best for your yard before you order. Schedule a call →
Can I install a Modpool myself?
Some owners choose to manage the installation themselves by sourcing their own crane and trades. Most prefer to hire a general contractor or landscaper. Here is how the two approaches compare.
You source and coordinate your own crane hire
You hire individual trades for electrical, plumbing, and any site prep
Full Contractor's Package provided by Modpools guides every step
Can reduce labour costs if you have trades connections
Requires more coordination on your end
You are responsible for permit applications in most areas
Best for owners who are comfortable managing trades and want hands-on control over the process.
One point of contact manages crane, trades, and site prep
Contractor typically pulls the permit on your behalf
95% of all Modpools installed this way - it is the proven path
Modpools Contractor's Package makes it straightforward even for first-timers
We have preferred installers in select areas we can recommend
Most installs completed in a single day
The recommended approach for most customers. Simple, fast, and proven across 1,500+ installations.
Don't have a contractor? We can help.
Modpools has a network of preferred installers in select areas across Canada and the USA. Contact our team before you order and we'll let you know if we have a trusted installer near you.
Everything your installer needs is included.
When your Modpool ships, it comes with a complete Contractor's Installation Package. Your installer does not need prior Modpool experience. The package covers everything from site prep to utility connection.
A complete installation manual written specifically for general contractors and landscapers with no prior container pool experience.
Pump, heater, filter, LED lighting, and WiFi control are all factory-installed. Your contractor connects utilities - not equipment.
Our team is available to answer questions from your contractor throughout the installation process. We've done 1,500+ of these.
Clear specifications for base preparation, crane access requirements, and utility rough-in locations so your contractor can prep the site before delivery day.
Detailed specs for electrical service and plumbing connections so your trades know exactly what is needed before they arrive on site.
Pool weight, lift point locations, and crane access requirements are all documented so your contractor can source the right crane for your site.
What to expect from order to install day.
Design & Order
Use our online builder to design your pool, get an instant estimate, and place your order. Our team reviews your site details and sends the Contractor's Package.
Site Prep
Your contractor prepares the base, arranges crane access, and coordinates electrical and plumbing rough-ins before delivery day. Typically 1 to 3 days of work.
Delivery Day
Your pool arrives fully assembled on a flatbed. A crane lifts it into position. Utility connections are made. Most installs are complete and filled with water the same day.
You're Swimming
Water fills, equipment runs, and you're in the pool the same weekend. Total time from order to swim: typically 8 to 12 weeks.
Installation questions answered.
No. Modpools builds and delivers your pool, installation is carried out by a local general contractor or landscaper. Modpools are specifically designed so that any competent contractor can complete the install using our step-by-step Contractor's Package. 95% of our pools are installed by a contractor completing their very first Modpool. We also have preferred installers in select areas and are happy to recommend one near you.
A general contractor or landscaper with experience coordinating crane lifts and basic trades. Your contractor will need to arrange a crane, electrical connection, and plumbing hookup. No specialist pool builder is required. The Modpools Contractor's Package walks them through everything else.
The crane lift and utility connections on delivery day typically take a few hours. Most installs are fully complete the same day the pool arrives. Site prep work by your contractor (base, electrical rough-in, plumbing) happens in the days before delivery and usually takes 1 to 3 days depending on the install type.
Yes, with the right structural assessment. Rooftop and elevated installs require a structural engineer to confirm the surface can handle the load of a filled pool. Once that is confirmed, a crane lifts the pool into position. We several customers with rooftop and elevated installs across North America, contact our team to discuss your specific project.
Yes. We have a network of recommended installers in select areas across Canada and the USA. Contact our team before you order and we will let you know if we have a trusted installer near you. In areas where we don't have a preferred installer, we can advise on what to look for when choosing a local contractor.
In most municipalities, yes. Pool permits are required for container pools in most areas of Canada and the USA. Requirements vary by city and state or province. Above-ground installs are often simpler to permit than fully in-ground builds. Your general contractor will typically pull the permit on your behalf as part of the installation scope.
Ready to get started?
Design your pool, get an instant estimate, and our team will help you find an installer near you.
Preferred installers in select areas · Contractor's Package included · Installs in one day