Swimming Pool Enclosures Enfield: Glass & Aluminium Design & Build
Keep your pool clean, warmer and usable in more weather. We design and build telescopic, retractable and fixed pool enclosures in glass and aluminium. Free visit and quote.
A pool enclosure is a glazed structure over your swimming pool. It keeps out leaves and rain, reduces heat loss, and makes the pool safer. Open it on a sunny day, close it when the weather turns.
We design it, build it and glaze it as one project. We also prepare the base and track.
Types of Pool Enclosure by Height
| Height | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Low-level | Sits close to the water. Keeps out debris and rain. You open it to swim. | A discreet look and a simple cover |
| Medium-level | Tall enough to swim under with it closed. Typically about 1.5 to 1.9 metres. | Year-round swimming without a large structure |
| High-level (walk-in) | Full standing height. You can walk around the pool inside it. | A pool room feel, with space for seating |
We agree the exact height at the survey. A higher enclosure needs more thought about planning, especially near a boundary.
How Pool Enclosures Open
- Telescopic. Sections slide over each other along a track, so you open the pool fully or partly.
- Retractable. The whole enclosure moves back, so the pool is completely open.
- Fixed. A permanent glazed pool room that stays closed.
- Half enclosure. One end opens, with the other end fixed.
Doors can be added at the end or side. Ventilation panels let air through without opening the whole enclosure.
Motorised opening and locks are premium features, available on request.
Glass Roofs and Glazed Walls
We build pool enclosures in aluminium and glass. We do not fit polycarbonate roofs.
Why glass:
- It stays clear, so the view is sharper.
- It is quieter in heavy rain.
- It is scratch resistant and looks more refined.
What to weigh:
- Glass is heavier than polycarbonate and costs more.
- A glass roof can warm up in strong sun. Ventilation panels, solar control glass and blinds help.
We use toughened or laminated safety glass. We use aluminium and metal frames because uPVC has structural limits on pool enclosures, so we don’t use it here.
Heating and Running Costs
An enclosure reduces heat loss and evaporation, so your pool heater works less hard. The water stays warmer for longer.
In deep winter you still need a heater to swim comfortably. An enclosure helps a heater do its job. It does not replace one.
Safety
A closed, locked enclosure limits unsupervised access to the pool. This helps families with young children and pets. Safety glass is used throughout.
An enclosure adds a layer of protection. It does not replace a pool cover.
Enclosure, Pool Cover, Dome or Marquee?
| Glass enclosure | Pool cover | Dome or marquee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection | Wind, rain and debris | The water surface only | Wind, rain and debris |
| Use while covered | Often yes | No, remove it first | Often yes |
| Look | A permanent architectural feature | Barely visible | Temporary appearance |
| Lifespan | Permanent | Seasonal | Seasonal or temporary |
We build permanent glass and aluminium enclosures. We don’t supply inflatable domes or marquees.
Planning and Building Regulations
A freestanding enclosure in the garden is usually treated as an outbuilding. Permitted development limits its height, its position and how much of the garden it covers. Within 2 metres of a boundary it can be no higher than 2.5 metres. That matters for a high-level enclosure.
An enclosure joined to the house is treated as an extension. Flats have no permitted development rights.
Check first if you live in a conservation area. Article 4 directions cover most of Enfield’s conservation areas, including Enfield Town, Winchmore Hill, Southgate Green, Forty Hill and Bush Hill Park. Listed buildings need listed building consent.
We confirm the planning and building regulations position for your project at the survey.
Space, Base and Attaching to the House
An enclosure needs clear, level ground beside the pool for its track. We prepare the base and track as part of the build. We measure the space at the survey.
A walk-in enclosure can join the house, so you can walk from inside to the pool. We design it to suit round, rectangular and irregular pools, and we can add an enclosure to an existing pool.
Larger gardens in Grange Park, Winchmore Hill and Southgate often have the space. You can add glazed doors from our aluminium doors range for a walk-through entrance.
Swimming Pool Enclosure Costs in Enfield
These are guide prices. The real price depends on your pool and garden, so we confirm it after a visit.
- Low-level telescopic enclosure: about £12,000 to £28,000
- Medium-level enclosure: about £18,000 to £35,000
- High-level or walk-in enclosure: about £30,000 to £55,000
- Fixed glass pool room: about £2,500 to £4,500 per square metre
What changes the price:
- Pool size and shape
- Height and design
- Telescopic, retractable or fixed
- Doors and ventilation
- Motorised opening and locks
- Base and track work
- Whether it joins the house
Glass roofs cost more than polycarbonate. Motorised opening adds to the cost.
How the Project Works
- First visit and survey. We look at your pool, garden and ideas. We measure the space and tell you what is realistic.
- Design and drawings. We prepare the plans, sizes and glazing details.
- Permissions. We explain what needs approval and prepare the paperwork.
- Quote. You receive an itemised quote covering the base, track, frame, glazing and any extras.
- Base and track. We prepare the base and fix the track.
- Build and glaze. We build the frame and fit the glass. We agree the schedule when we quote.
- Handover. We test every section, door and lock with you and fix any snags.
Get Your Free Quote
We visit across EN1, EN2 and EN3, and nearby Barnet, Southgate, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill and Edmonton. Visits and quotes are free and carry no obligation.