America's Original Pool Safety Net & Pool Fence Company - Since 1972
Pool safety cover, pool cover, pool net & pool fences by Katchakid. For over 50 years we have been industry leaders when it comes to pool safety equipment.
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A Nation-wide Industry Leader in Drowning Prevention With Offices and Certified Installation Teams Across the U.S.
Pool Safety Nets, Pool Fences & Mesh Pool Covers
POOL NETS
Created by Katchakid in 1972, our innovative pool safety net cover has 50-year plus history. Our pool safety net system is designed to meet the ASTM F1346 standard for pool safety covers, so you have a tested safety barrier over the water. Endorsed by The American Lifeguard Association.
POOL FENCES
The Katchakid pool fence adds a vertical barrier, and has been specially designed to help prevent children from entering the pool area unsupervised. Fitted to most pool shapes, our pool fence with its self-latching, key lockable gate helps to keep your swimming pool secure, and gives you quick and easy access.
POOL LEAF COVERS
Tired of wasting your valuable leisure time skimming your pool? The Katchaleaf custom-shaped mesh pool cover keeps out leaves, twigs, and bugs while allowing water to drain through. A perfect solution to keep your pool clean and ready to enjoy.
Pool Safety Comes First — Katchakid: Leading the Way Since 1972
Swimming pools bring fun, relaxation and beauty into our lives, but with them come serious safety issues and obligations. If you own a pool, it’s up to you to keep children and pets from falling into the water, 24-hours a day, every day of the year – because a child can drown in less time than it takes to answer the phone. The statistics on drowning incidents involving children and young people are alarming, but these accidents are also preventable. Our products add layers of protection — but no barrier replaces close, constant adult supervision, and the best barrier is the one you’ll actually use.
Why a Pediatric ICU Nurse Chose Katchakid
When Nik and Alivia Stophel — the couple behind @NikandLiv.DIY and its nearly 3 million followers — remodelled Alivia’s childhood home, the pool came with it. With a one-year-old just learning to walk, and Alivia’s years as a Pediatric ICU nurse shaping how she thinks about water safety, they chose a Katchakid pool safety net.
“Having Katchakid’s pool safety net has made our home one million times safer. It allows us to enjoy our pool without any worries, knowing our son is safe.”
— Alivia Stophel, Pediatric ICU nurse & co-founder, @NikandLiv.DIY
| Pool Safety Net | Mesh Pool Fence | Katchaleaf Cover | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protects against | Access to the water surface | Access to the entire pool area | Leaves, debris, bugs |
| Safety product? | Yes — ASTM F1346 | Yes — ASTM F2286 | No — convenience product |
| Typical price installed (before tax) | $1,500–$4,000 | $2,000–$5,000 | $1,900–$3,500 |
| Installation | Single visit, typically 4–7 hours | Single visit, typically 4–7 hours | Single visit, typically 4–7 hours |
| Removal / access | Typically off in 5 min, back on in 10–15 | Self-latching, key-lockable gate | Typically off in 5 min |
| Best for | Pools not in daily use; pets; unobstructed views | Toddlers; constant protection; frequent swimmers | Leafy yards; less clean-up |
| Warranty | 5 years — parts & labor | 10 years — parts & labor | 5 years — parts & labor |
We measure warranties by what they cover, not by how big the number sounds — read our guide to warranty fine print.
Where Innovation Meets Safety: The Esson Family Story
For the Esson family, pool safety has always been deeply personal. Blair Esson, the visionary inventor behind the Katchakid net pool cover, dedicated his life to drowning-prevention advocacy. Until his passing in 2024, he advised legislative drowning-prevention committees, charities, and nonprofit organizations. The Esson family continues this mission today, contributing their expertise to technical standards committees that help shape statewide pool-safety codes and regulations.
Blair’s son, Brad Esson, now leads Katchakid, Inc. as Director of Operations. To learn more about creating a safer pool environment, visit resources from the American Red Cross and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Learn more about how to make your pool area safer from the American Red Cross and The Pool Safely Campaign.
Katchakid has offices and certified installation teams across the U.S., including Texas, Arizona, California, Florida and more — find your local Katchakid office.
Pool Safety Barrier Information, Guides & Advice
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Pool Safety Questions, Answered
Most pool safety net installations run $1,500–$4,000 before tax, with the average around $2,600, depending on pool size and shape. Every Katchakid net is custom-fitted on site, so we confirm exact pricing with a free consultation — and we offer a best-price match guarantee.
A pool net covers the water itself, while a pool fence is a vertical barrier that helps keep children out of the whole pool area. Many families use both — layers of protection is the approach safety experts recommend. No barrier replaces close, constant adult supervision — and the best barrier is the one you’ll actually use: lock the gate every time, keep climbable furniture and toys away from the fence, and replace the net securely after every swim.
Katchakid pool safety nets meet the ASTM F1346 standard, and our fences are installed to ASTM F2286, which helps satisfy most state and local pool barrier codes. Requirements vary by state — see our pool code guide or ask us about your area.
Most installations are completed in a single visit, typically 4–7 hours, by a certified Katchakid installer — for nets, fences, and covers alike. Your installer shows you how to fit and remove the system before they leave.
Katchakid pool fences come with a 10-year warranty, and pool safety nets and Katchaleaf covers with a 5-year warranty — all covering parts and labor, serviced by our own certified technicians. There is no legal definition of a “lifetime” warranty, and such warranties often exclude labor or apply only to mailed parts — see our guide, The Hidden Truth About Lifetime Warranties, for what to look for.
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