Ready to secure your pool with a safety fence? If you’re considering a DIY installation, our Pool Fence Calculator is here to help! We’ll guide you step-by-step to determine exactly what materials you need, place your order, and have everything conveniently shipped directly to your door. Designing and installing your own pool fence has never been easier—let’s get started!
Both options feature ASTM-approved materials that provide a strong barrier while maintaining full visibility of your pool. Be sure to check with your local agencies to confirm height requirements before purchasing.
Your Pool Fence Layout should include a gated entry, typically at the main access point to the pool. A gated entry features a self-closing, self-latching, and key-lockable gate for added safety.
You can add as many gates as you’d like, especially if you have multiple access points. Alternatively, you can choose not to install a gate, as manual entry is available at section break points. Gates can also be added at any time after installation.
Based on your measurements from Step 2 and any gated entries you’ve added, we’ve automatically calculated your total fence length. Each gated entry takes up 3 feet of space, so we’ve subtracted that from the overall fence length for you. If you add or remove a gate, the system will automatically adjust your total fence length, ensuring you buy the correct amount of fencing. If you need to make any changes, you can go back and revise your numbers.
Pool fencing is sold in pre-assembled 15-foot sections with 36-inch pole spacing. We take the total footage of fence needed (minus the gate space) and divide it by 15 feet, rounding up to the nearest 15-foot section. Don’t worry—fence sections can always be cut down to shorter lengths during installation for a perfect fit.
Rectangular Post DIY Gate Kit: Includes a gate frame, self-closing hinges, self-latching lockable latch, posts, and mounting hardware. Average installation time per kit: 2.5 hours.
U-Safe Gate Kit: Includes a pre-assembled gate frame, self-closing hinges, self-latching lockable latch, and posts. Average installation time per kit: 25 minutes.
Are you planning to make any turns in your pool fence layout?
If so, there are several options to consider:
No Turns: Instead of making sharp turns, you can curve the layout slightly. This approach maintains the fence’s tension without straining the material, and in many cases, no additional parts will be needed.
Double Pole Corners: You can also create corners using “double pole corners,” which utilize the materials already included in your kit. This option doesn’t require extra poles if you follow our installation manual.
Corner Posts: These posts allow you to create precise 45 to 90-degree angles while maintaining proper tension. If you choose this option, enter the number of turns you plan to make, and we’ll automatically add the required Corner Posts to your materials.
Are you connecting your fence to any walls or posts?
If you’re enclosing the pool completely, you might not need to worry about this step. However, if you’re going wall-to-wall or connecting to posts along your fence layout, you’ll need wall attachments.
Please enter the number of wall or post connections you need to make in the box below. For each connection you list, we will provide one attachment kit to ensure a secure fit.
Have nothing to connect to?
If you need to end your fence in concrete at a wall or post because you are not fully enclosing your pool fence, but don’t want to attach your fence directly to that item, or if the item cannot hold the tension of the fence, consider purchasing a Rectangular Gate Post. You can purchase the Rectangular Gate Post as an additional item before you checkout.
This tool is essential for ensuring your holes are properly drilled during installation, making the process smoother and more efficient. The DIY installation methods shown in our videos use a Hammer Drill Guide with a 5/8″ x 18 Masonry Drill Bit (not included). Using the right guide helps maintain accuracy and saves you time. We also offer detailed installation guides in our knowledge base to assist you further throughout the process.
Do you need a Hammer Drill Guide?
Based on the questions you answered, below is a preview of the materials needed to complete your installation.
Click Add to Cart under the recap to add the list of items to your cart. Once added to your cart, you can add or remove items as needed, or browse our store for additional parts.
You can then proceed to checkout or explore more items if you have any further installation requirements. Be sure to check our Promotions Page for current specials and discounts!
Enter in your zip code to let us know where your pool is located.
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Many of our products’ materials are not available through typical stores and vendors and therefore must be custom manufactured specifically for our use. In order to control costs and provide you with the best value possible, our raw materials are produced in large batches and can often take several months to receive. The colors of our materials can, and often do, vary slightly from batch to batch. Although we make every effort to minimize color variations, we cannot be responsible for these differences when they occur. If a precise color or specific shade is important, please inspect the actual color of your product prior to installation.
For example, we use the name “putty” to describe some of our products. Your idea of the color “putty” may be different than someone else’s idea of “putty”. In addition, products may have the same color name but may not be the exact same color. For example, we have different shades of “black”. Please do not order using color names as your only guide. If a precise color or specific shade is important, please inspect the actual color of your product prior to installation.
If it is important that your product be an exact color or shade, it is highly recommended that you inspect the actual product prior to its installation and address any concerns with your local independent installer. Most independent installers do not offer refunds or accept returns due to color variations.
