Pool Safety Net
Invented in 1972
The Original Pool Safety Net, Custom-Fitted to Your Pool
A professionally installed barrier directly over the water — measured and shaped for the individual pool, not selected from a standard size.
Most installations run $1,500–$4,000 before tax, with the average around $2,600 — professional installation included.
4.9 out of 5 · 2,100+ Trustpilot reviews · Five-year parts & labor warranty · Custom-fitted onsite · Independently tested as a complete system
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Depending on the pool and its surround, a Katchakid net can be installed to meet ASTM F1346-23. A pool safety net is one layer of protection. No barrier is childproof, and none replaces close, constant adult supervision — replace, tension and secure the net after every swim.
Made for the Pool You Actually Own
Freeform pools, raised spas, rockwork, grottos and limited deck space — the system is determined by the individual layout and the surfaces available for anchoring.
The Original Katchakid Photograph
Scanned from a print, this is the photo that ran in our earliest advertising — and has been borrowed by more than a few others since. The little one on the net would be somewhere in their late 30s or early 40s by now. If that’s you, we would love to hear from you.
A photograph from another era. Today we ask that nobody, of any age, goes onto the net: it is a barrier over the water, not a place to play.
Made for the Pool You Actually Own
Freeform pools, raised spas, rockwork, grottos and limited deck space — the system is determined by the individual layout and the surfaces available for anchoring.
Freeform & Rock Pools
Curved coping and natural rock — complex shapes are assessed individually, not forced into a standard pattern.
Rockwork & Grottos
Anchoring is planned around rock features, slides and water features.
Pool & Spa Combinations
A pool and spa can be covered as one specified system.
Formal & Geometric Pools
Specified to preserve the clean sightline of a formal backyard.
How It Works
For most properties, a specialist prepares a free, no-obligation estimate from aerial imagery of your pool. No appointment, no size chart.
Shape, surfaces, access and features decide the anchor layout, the tensioning and any specialty fittings. The written proposal spells out exactly what’s included.
A certified Katchakid installer measures, anchors, tensions and shapes the net to your pool’s edge — usually 4–7 hours on an average-sized pool.
Before leaving, the installer walks you through removal and replacement until you’re comfortable — typically 3–5 minutes off, 5–8 back on. Then it’s simply part of the routine: net off to swim, net on when you’re done.
Is a Pool Safety Net Right for Your Property?
A Pool Net May Suit When:
- You want a barrier directly over the water
- A complete isolation-fence route may be challenging — for example, where the pool sits close to the house and windows or doors open onto the pool area
- You prefer to preserve an open view across the backyard
- The responsible adults will replace and secure the net after every swim
- Part of the pool edge has no deck — planting, boulders or a raised wall — so there is nowhere for fence poles to stand
A Pool Fence May Suit When:
- You want to restrict access to the entire pool area
- The property supports a complete isolation route
- You prefer regular access through a self-closing, self-latching gate
- A gate fits the household routine better than removing and replacing a net
Anchors need a firm, solid surface; loose stone, gravel and soft ground are assessed on site before we quote.
Neither product is automatically the right choice for every pool — the decision is yours, and the right barrier is the one your household will use correctly every time. Compare a pool net and pool fence in full.
What Makes a Katchakid Different?
The Original
Katchakid invented the pool safety net in 1972 — and has remained responsible for improving it ever since.
Custom-Fitted Onsite
Measured and shaped for the individual pool — freeform shapes, spas and features included.
One Complete System
Mesh, Central Tension System, rope, fasteners, anchors, tools and roller — specified together.
Installed and Supported
Professional fitting in a single visit — usually 4–7 hours — finished with a customer demonstration and operating instructions. A written five-year parts-and-labor warranty, with parts and service for existing owners.
Independently tested as a complete system — see the testing detail and technical specifications.
Financing Available
Katchakid offers financing through Synchrony Bank’s home improvement program on installations we carry out directly — subject to credit approval; terms and conditions apply. It works much like a dedicated credit account for home projects: apply, and if approved, pay for your installation over time under the plan terms. Some authorized Katchakid dealers offer financing and some do not, so please ask when you request your quote. Financing cannot be combined with certain promotional offers. Current offers and financing details.
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What Net Customers Say
From our Trustpilot reviews — 4.9 out of 5 from 2,100+ reviews.
★★★★★“Rogelio came to install our pool net. He did an awesome job and was clear with the instructions of use. I'm very happy with this product and definitely recommend Katchakid 's pool net.”
★★★★★“We moved into a house that had an existing 18 year old net, but some anchors around the pool had been previously filled in. Matt came to the house, evaluated the existing net, and gave us a quote to replace the filled in anchors. On his next visit, he replaced the anchors and showed us how to install and un-install the net.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Most pool safety net installations run $1,500–$4,000 before tax, with the average around $2,600. Price depends on pool size and shape — every net is measured and custom-fitted on site. We offer free consultations and a price match policy — terms apply.
Every Katchakid net comes with a Hand Tensioner, a roller for easy removal and storage, and a full set of deck anchors, professionally installed by a certified Katchakid technician in a single visit — typically 4–7 hours. Your installer shows you how to fit and remove the net before they leave.
Depending on the pool and its surround, a Katchakid pool safety net can be installed to meet ASTM F1346-23 — the American Society for Testing and Materials standard for manual pool safety covers. Qualification depends on the completed system and installation, not the mesh alone. A net is one layer of protection: always replace it securely after every swim.
A net secures the water surface; a fence keeps children out of the entire pool area. Many families layer both. See our pool net vs pool fence comparison or ask us — the right choice depends on the property layout, access points, household routine and which barrier responsible adults will use correctly every time.
Product review: Clare Esson, Sales & Marketing Director, Katchakid
Technical review: Brad Esson, Katchakid
Last reviewed: September 2026
