If you're considering getting a pool, one of the first things you'll have to think about is: where are you going to put it? Pools are a great investment for your home and can raise the value of your house phenomenally.
But your decision doesn't just stop there.
Think about the option of an above-ground pool over a dug-out one.
To help you make a decision here's a few stats on both: Above ground pools Pros

• Can be installed on your property without any digging required.
  They are on the whole cheaper because of this and the locations they can be installed are more various.
  
• If you want, you can disassemble and reassemble your pool according to the seasons, leaving you with no maintenance upkeep during the winter.
  
• Swimming in an above ground pool, your eyes are not below ground level.
  You are thus more able to enjoy your garden or surroundings.
  
• As it is above ground, your pool can in theory be moved a lot easier than if it were in-ground,should you need to.
  
• You can build decking around your above-ground pool to give the illusion of being in-ground.
  

Cons

• Some above-ground models may need the same permits as an in-ground pool.
  
• Typically an above-ground pool will not last as long as an in-ground one.
  
• The consequences of a leak (very very rare) could be a lot more damaging to your property.
  
• Having the pool above ground makes it harder for parents to keep an eye on their children.
  
• A pool above ground could potentially block a view that would otherwise be unhindered by an in-ground one.
  

In-ground pools Pros

• Are more permanent and give that impression to potential property valuers.
  
• Your pool need not be the focus of your garden or yard, especially in the winter months when you're unlikely (or mad) to be using it.
  
• The pool pump and filter you installis likely to be of far better quality than an above-ground.
  
• You can landscape around an in-ground pool with a view to permanence.
  

Cons

• You will need to maintain your pool all year round, even though you may use it for only a third of the year or less.
  
• Expensive excavation is required to install a pool.
  You will also need permits and permissions from the council, and you may have to compromise on your ideal location due to hidden pipes.
  
• The location of your pool is fixed and very expensive to remove should you want to build on the land at some future time.
  

The right pool for you will be the one that matches your lifestyle.
A well established home will suit an excavated in-ground pool, whereas a more transient home will suit an above-ground, semi permanent solution.
Regardless of which type you choose, it's no secret that a pool brings out the best of Summer.