Pool Fence Installation
Once the route is agreed, installation is usually a single visit. Longer routes, footings across lawn or multiple gates can add time; we confirm the expected duration when the route is agreed. The crew leaves the fence tensioned, the gate adjusted and the sleeves capped before they go. If you are still working out where the fence should run, start with Route Planning.
How the Fence Goes In
The Katchakid Removable Pool Fence is a concentric tension-based fencing system that uses a series of 15-foot sections of fencing panels. The panels are manufactured from a tight-weave polyester mesh coated in PVC. The fence is anchored into non-conducting, non-corrosive polypropylene sleeves that are core drilled four inches deep into the pool’s decking or other solid surface. We provide deck caps to cover the deck sleeves and give a finished look. The fencing panels are connected at the top of each pole by a 2.5-inch safety latch.
Deck Surface Requirements
Concrete Footings
Installing Across Steps and Changes in Elevation
Where the agreed route crosses steps, the mesh and pole arrangement is customized on the day to follow the change in level.
Most custom mesh panels are measured, cut and finished onsite. Because the mesh needs to remain taut for good visibility and a clean appearance, more complex panels may occasionally need to be taken to a Katchakid workshop for final modification and finishing.
Using Step Poles
A standard pole is positioned at the back of one step, with a longer step pole installed at the back of the next step down. The mesh is cut and molded to follow the change in height.
This method generally uses one pole on each step and allows the connected fence section to continue across the change in elevation.
Creating a Mini-Section
More commonly, the technician creates a separate mesh panel for the step. One pole is installed toward the back of the step and another toward the front, creating a short, individually fitted section.
The mini-section is then connected by panel latches to the adjoining fence sections at the next level. This method generally uses two poles on each step.
What Will the Finished Fence Look Like?
Where the layout allows, the technician will position the poles to maintain the applicable spacing, consistent tension and an even fit. Because the fence is following the steps or changes in elevation, the line along the top of the fence will not be level — it steps or slopes with the ground rather than running at one continuous height.
The final method is determined by the visible conditions, available surfaces and the route selected for the property.
After We Leave
Two things become part of your routine as the pool owner. Check that the gate closes and latches on its own each time you use it, and key-lock it when the pool is not in use — the Gate & Access page shows what to look for. Keep climbable items away from the outside of the fence, and if furniture, planters or ground movement change the yard, look again at the line. The FAQ covers care and what to do if something shifts.
No barrier is childproof, and none replaces close, constant adult supervision.
