Make your home swim-ready in weeks, not months.

You want the pool without losing a whole season to construction. We install premium precast Plungie pools in weeks, plus design and build the backyard around them. You get a finished space, not a hole in the ground.

We are Victoria's preferred Plungie partner

Choosing who builds your backyard matters as much as what you build. Black Group Pools is Plungie's preferred partner in Victoria. It's also the dedicated pools division of Black Group, a VBA-registered building practitioner with decades of experience across landscape design, horticulture and civil construction.

You get a premium pool, plus the team to design the space around it and build it properly, all under one roof. Most companies do one part and hand you the rest. We carry the whole thing, so nothing falls through the gap between trades.

One Expert Team

From building approvals and site preparation through to landscaping, equipment, fencing and handover, Black Group Pools manages every stage.

Installed in Weeks

Your pool is engineered off-site while we prep the ground, then craned in and finished. The disruption is measured in weeks, not seasons.

Best-in-Class Design

Recognised with the Good Design Award — the same design intelligence applied to your pool and the whole environment around it.

Built for Melbourne Homes

Compact models for tight urban blocks, built to hold up in Melbourne's swings from heatwave to downpour. 10 year structural warranty included.

Kind Words From Our Happy Customers

"Quick turnaround, responsive, no delays and great timelines. We were kept well informed the whole way through. Our new outlook over the green wedge and Diamond Valley views, incorporating the pool and the deck, is just stunning all year round."

John and Anne, Cottles Bridge
Black Group Pools. Plungie Arena with deck

"We first met Black Group at an exhibition about eight years ago and always wanted to work with them. What stood out most was the initial design. What came back from James was well beyond anything we could have imagined ourselves. Our block had its challenges, we're on rock, so there was a lot of machinery and a lot of trades coming and going, but every single person on site was terrific to deal with. Seeing it on a plan and now seeing it come to life is really rewarding."

Natalie, Gisborne
Acre-plus block. Pool, entertaining area, fire pit, full landscape

"James did everything he said he'd do, and then some. We had a deadline for a big party and he pulled out all the stops to get us there. His team worked incredibly hard. We're absolutely thrilled."

Josh, Alphington
Residential pool and outdoor build
Length
6,000mm
Width
3,000mm
Height
1,690mm
Bench Space
4m²
Volume
20,100L
Dry Weight
11,800kg
Length
4,600mm
Width
2,500mm
Height
1,690mm
Bench Space
2.2m²
Volume
14,000L
Dry Weight
8,600kg
Length
3,600mm
Width
2,200mm
Height
1,690mm
Bench Space
1.6m²
Volume
8,000L
Dry Weight
6,800kg
Jacuzzi-style Plungie Arena with custom wooden steps
Diameter
3,500mm
Height
1,690mm
Bench Space
3.2m²
Volume
9,150L
Dry Weight
7,000kg
Length
2,200mm
Width
2,200mm
Height
1,690mm
Bench Space
1.6m²
Volume
3,800L
Dry Weight
4,570kg

Keep Your Pool Clean
and Make it Your Own

Your Plungie arrives ready to swim, but the details are yours to shape. Pick the finish that lands your landscape vision, set the level of maintenance that suits you, and add the extras that turn a pool into the centre of your backyard.

Choose Your ecoFinish

ecoFinish is a heat-blasted powder coating that creates a sealed, flexible, and waterproof membrane. Luxurious yet durable, it comes in six fade-resistant colours that look as good in year ten as on day one. It remains soft underfoot over time and includes added slip resistance on the stairs.

Keep Your Plungie Pristine

Every Plungie includes a skimmer box and standard piping, ready to connect. From there, you can add a standard equipment package featuring a pump, chlorinator, and filter or upgrade to the Smart ECO package, which uses a variable-speed pump and WiFi automation to balance your water for you.

Add the Bells and Whistles

The extras that get more out of the pool, and more days in it. Spa jets and heat pumps extend your season, while a heat blanket retains warmth and reduces running costs. Auto top-ups manage evaporation automatically. Finally, details like waterline tiles, glass fencing ferrules, and a hide-skim lid provide a bespoke, polished finish.

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Recent projects all across Victoria

See Recent projects all across Victoria case study

Frankston Infinity Deck

Frankston
Plungie Max
Pool, Deck & Outdoor Kitchen
12 Weeks
Infinity Edge
A Plungie Max with an infinity edge detail, added to an established backyard as if it had always been there.
See Recent projects all across Victoria case study

Poolside Slow Days

Alphington
Plungie Original
Full Property Landscape
Staged Build
Knockdown Rebuild
A full native landscape and Plungie Original, staged around a knockdown rebuild from vacant block to family home.
See Recent projects all across Victoria case study

Poolside Summer Retreat

Altona
Plungie Original
Pool & Landscaping
12 Weeks
Dual Occupancy
A blank dual occupancy backyard delivered as one complete retreat by one team.
See Recent projects all across Victoria case study

Coastal Courtyard Retreat

Tootgarook
Plungie Arena
Pool & Landscaping
8 Weeks
AirBNB Makeover
A feature Plungie Arena delivered onto a coastal block that conventional builders would have walked away from.
See Recent projects all across Victoria case study

Cottles Bridge Valley View

Cottles Bridge
Plungie Arena
Pool & Deck
6 Months
Featured in The Age
An above ground Plungie Arena and wrap-around deck on an acreage block, positioned for the valley views.
See Recent projects all across Victoria case study

Kew East Pool House

Kew East
Pool House Conversion
Sawn Bluestone
Heritage Context
A carport turned pool house and a full family landscape, built around another builder's pool.
See Recent projects all across Victoria case study

Essendon Studio

Essendon
Plungie Studio
Pool & Front Landscape
8 Weeks
Heritage Street
A Plungie Studio out back, a heritage front garden out front, one build.
See Recent projects all across Victoria case study

Moonee Ponds Pool + Parking

Moonee Ponds
Plungie Original
Pool & Landscaping
8 Weeks
Pool & Parking
A pool and off street parking on the same tight inner suburban block.

One Seamless Process. We've done this a hundred times

Most pool builds mean juggling separate trades and hoping they coordinate. We handle the whole process as one team, so there's no handover gap between the pool and the backyard around it. Here's how it comes together.

1. Consult & Design

We start with a consultation and site walkthrough to select your pool model, colour, and equipment. Our team then prepares the landscape and pool design, completes the engineering and hydraulic plans Victoria requires, and submits your building permit.

2. Site Preparation

Once approvals are in, we excavate to engineering specifications and pour the concrete base slab, which cures for at least seven days. Equipment and plumbing provisions are marked ready for delivery.

3. Pool Delivery & Crane

Your Plungie is manufactured off-site and delivered by semi-trailer. On install day, a crane lifts the shell onto the prepared slab, where it's levelled and backfilled. This is the most dramatic stage of the build.

4. Electrical & Plumbing

A licensed electrician connects the earthing and lighting and a licensed plumber completes the plumbing. The pump, filter, and chlorinator are installed, pressure-tested, and commissioned.

5. Finishes & Handover

We finish the coping, decking, or paving and integrate the surrounding landscaping. Fencing is installed and certified, then we fill the pool, balance the water, and walk you through everything.

Visit the showroom to see what's possible.

Book a consult or showroom tour and walk through your space with the team that'll build it.

Got Questions? We're here to help.

A few of the things people ask most before getting started. If yours isn't here, send through an enquiry. Every site's different, and the best answers usually come from talking it through.

Can we see the pools in person before deciding?

Please do! We have a Studio Plungie on display at Airport West, a Plungie Max in Warrnambool, an Arena Plungie at our Cheltenham showroom (with Aushen Stone & Tiles). Visits are by appointment so someone who actually knows what goes into a Plungie installation is there to walk you through it. Book a tour above, or call 1300 9 POOLS.

What does the 10 year warranty cover?

Every Plungie pool carries a 10 year structural warranty, and our construction work is backed by an industry standard 6 year warranty. We're VBA registered building practitioners, so the whole project, not just the pool shell, is built and certified to standard.

Does a pool add value to my home?

Pools are one of the most searched features on realestate.com.au, and in Melbourne they can add real value, especially on smaller blocks where outdoor living matters. Done properly, with the landscaping around it, you're upgrading the whole property, not just adding a pool.

How long is it from quote to swimming?

Typically 4 to 12 weeks from signed contract, depending on council approvals and site conditions. The pool installation and everything involved generally occurs over a 7-14 day period, but what takes the time is doing the whole space properly. We'll give you a realistic timeframe upfront and guide you through the entire process.

What's the total cost of a pool installation?

Most Plungie installs in Melbourne land between $50k and $100k fully installed. That includes the pool, delivery, crane, excavation, plumbing, pool equipment, fencing and surrounds: the shell is just the start. Every site is different, so we quote from a site visit, and we give you the full picture upfront so there are no surprises halfway through your build.

Do I need council approval or permits?

Yes. All pools in Victoria need a building permit, and safety barriers must be inspected and compliant before you swim. The good news: our third-party permit team (PSQ) manages all approvals, certifications and council submissions from start to finish, and the approval timeline is built into your schedule from day one. You won't need to chase anything.

Can you handle the landscaping and construction too?

Yes, and that's our advantage. One builder, one site, one timeline. Pools, landscaping, decking, paving, pergolas, retaining walls and planting are designed and delivered by one in-house team, so there's no juggling trades and no miscommunication between them. The pool is planned as part of the whole space rather than dropped into the middle of it. You get a finished backyard, not a pool that looks out of place.

Is a precast concrete pool as good as traditional concrete?

Yes. A Plungie is the same structural reinforced concrete as a traditional pool, poured monolithically in a controlled factory instead of sprayed on site in variable weather. That means consistent quality, full engineering certification, and a 10 year structural warranty. It also takes months off your build, because the pool is curing off site while we prepare your yard.

My block is sloped / tight-access / hard to get to. Is that a dealbreaker?

Very rarely. Tight access, sloped blocks, tricky neighbouring properties: we've handled it all. Depending on the site, that can mean craning the pool over the house, mini loaders, or crane-assisted soil removal with bulka bags. Our landscape construction team engineers the retaining, drainage and levels around it. We assess access before quoting, so you know exactly what's involved and what the costs will be before anything starts.

Will a pool actually fit in my backyard?

In most cases, yes. Plungie pools come in a range of sizes, from compact models like the Quad or the Studio made for courtyards through to full-size family pools like the Original or the Max. Because the pool arrives precast and is craned into position, along with different installation options like semi-recessed and above ground, we don't always need the wide site access a traditional dig-and-pour build demands. We've completed full pool and landscape builds on tight inner-Melbourne terrace blocks. Send through your address and we'll give you an honest read on what fits.