Pool Covers: Types, Prices, and Which One Is Right for You
Installing a pool cover is one of the most cost-effective investments you can make. It reduces evaporation by up to 90%, keeps the water warmer, prevents debris from entering the pool, improves safety, and can pay for itself in two or three seasons thanks to savings on water, chemicals, and heating. In this article, we analyze all the types available on the Spanish market along with their actual prices.
Types of Pool Covers
The winter tarp or safety cover is the most economical option—a durable tarp that covers the pool during the off-season and is secured around the perimeter with hooks. Price: 150 to 500 euros, depending on size. It protects against debris and leaves in winter but is not insulated and can accumulate rainwater on top.
The isothermal or thermal bubble cover floats on the water and acts like a greenhouse, trapping solar heat and transferring it to the water. It can raise the water temperature by 4 to 8 degrees using only solar heat. Price: 300 to 1,200 euros, depending on size and thickness. Thicker covers, 400 or 500 microns, last 8 to 12 years.
The manual roll-up cover includes a roller system with a shaft that allows you to conveniently roll up the thermal cover without folding it. It is installed at one end of the pool. Price: 800 to 2,500 euros, including the manual reel. Very popular for family pools due to its value for money.
The motorized roll-up cover allows you to open or close the pool with the push of a button or a remote control in 60 to 90 seconds. Submersible models hide the motor underwater. Price: 2,500 to 6,000 euros. Ideal for frequent daily use.
The telescopic enclosure is a sliding structure made of aluminum and polycarbonate that completely encloses the pool, creating an indoor environment. It allows you to use the pool in the rain and keeps the water warm all season long. Price: 5,000 to 20,000 euros, depending on the type and height.
Quantified benefits of a pool cover
An 8x4-meter pool without a cover can lose between 80 and 160 liters of water per day in the summer. With a thermal cover, that loss is reduced by 90%. Furthermore, less evaporation means less need to replenish chlorine and adjust the pH, resulting in savings of 100 to 300 euros per season on chemicals alone.
Certified safety covers
If there are children around, consider a safety cover certified to the European standard EN 13561, capable of supporting 100 kg per square meter. Price: 1,500 to 4,000 euros.
Which one to choose based on your budget
Up to 500 euros: basic winter cover or simple thermal blanket. From 500 to 1,500 euros: high-quality thermal blanket with a manual reel. From 1,500 to 4,000 euros: mid-range motorized cover or certified safety cover. Over 5,000 euros: telescopic sliding enclosure.
Always pair it with a reinforced laminate cladding, whose smooth surface makes cleaning easy and doesn’t trap dirt between joints like traditional mosaic tiles. Contact us for a no-obligation consultation, and we’ll help you find the most cost-effective solution for your specific situation.
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