Get matched with local pool automation installers who handle app-controlled pumps, automated chlorinators, smart heating and lighting integration. Suited to homeowners upgrading an existing pool or building automation into a new pool setup. Quotes are free and there's no obligation to book.
Pool Automation Systems is professional work carried out by licensed local providers.
In Australia, pool automation systems is provided by local businesses listed on The Pool Quotes for homes and businesses across the areas we cover.
Find the column that matches what you are seeing. The further right, the sooner you should call.
The first change is subtle — a look, a smell or a sound that was not there before. Early is the cheapest time to act.
Small amounts of build-up or wear that are easy to ignore — and quick for a pool automation systems visit to fix at this stage.
Things take longer or work less well than they used to. Condition is just tipping out of balance here.
↑ A routine visit usually handles these
You fix it and it is back within days. A rebound means the underlying cause is established and needs proper treatment, not another top-up.
What used to fix it no longer holds. The demand has outrun what home methods can do.
It is spreading or growing week on week. Left longer, this becomes a full recovery job.
↑ Left longer, these become recoveries
No attention is the fastest route to a major job. A fault, a holiday or a move — problems compound in days, not months.
The clearest act-today sign. Anything that risks health or safety for kids, pets or customers needs same-day attention.
↑ Don't wait — cost and risk climb daily
Signs from more than one column usually mean it is past the DIY stage. Booking now keeps it a small job rather than a full recovery.
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Every suburb linked here has its own page with local pricing and availability. Not listed? Send the job through anyway — coverage is wider than the sample.
The Pool Quotes lists Pool Cleaning providers working across State — compare quotes for your street before you book.
Every suburb linked here has its own page with local pricing and availability. Not listed? Send the job through anyway — coverage is wider than the sample.
No suburb matches that. Try fewer letters, or send the job through — coverage is wider than this sample.
Pool automation systems replace manual switches and dials with a central controller that manages your pump, chlorinator, heater and lights on programmed schedules or via a phone app. A typical installation involves wiring the controller into the switchboard or pool equipment pad, connecting it to the filtration pump, salt or mineral chlorinator, and any heat pump or gas heater, then configuring sensors that read water temperature, pH and sometimes ORP (a measure of sanitiser effectiveness). Many systems also tie in solar heating valves and pool lighting circuits so everything runs from one app or wall panel instead of separate timers.
The Pool Quotes connects Australian homeowners with local providers who install and service these systems, covering everything from a basic Wi-Fi pump timer through to full multi-function controllers like those used with mineral and saltwater systems. You tell us the suburb and the type of upgrade you're after, and we pass your job details to providers operating in that area so they can quote against the same information.
Jobs range from a straightforward chlorinator-and-timer swap on an existing above-ground pool to a full retrofit on an in-ground pool with heating, lighting, water features and remote dosing all brought under one app. Some jobs also involve integrating the pool system with home automation platforms, which adds wiring and configuration time beyond a standalone pool controller.
Pool automation sits across two trades — pool equipment servicing and electrical work — so the installer needs to be competent in both, or work alongside a licensed electrician for the switchboard connection. In most states, any fixed wiring into the switchboard or a new circuit legally requires a licensed electrician, even if the pool technician configures the app and sensors.
Ask upfront whether the quote includes the electrical component or whether that's a separate line item, because a quote that looks cheap on paper sometimes excludes the switchboard work entirely. It's also worth confirming which brand of controller and chlorinator they install, since parts availability and app support vary noticeably between systems and affect servicing later on.
When hiring, consider the following:
Providers handle a wide range of jobs in residential and commercial properties:
Sensor and chlorinator faults are the most common call-outs because those parts sit in water and corrode faster than the controller itself, and replacing a probe or cell typically costs less than a full system diagnosis if caught early. Automation problems often overlap with general pool equipment servicing, so it's worth mentioning any pump noise, heater faults or green water issues when you request a quote, since the same visit can usually cover both.
Pool automation systems typically cost between A$500 and A$3,000 installed, and where you land in that range depends mainly on how many functions get automated. A basic Wi-Fi pump timer or single-function controller sits toward the A$500–A$900 end, while a full system controlling pump, chlorinator, heating, lighting and water features together typically runs A$1,800–A$3,000 once electrical work and app configuration are included.
Most providers charge a call-out or diagnostic fee separate from the installation price, generally A$80–A$150, which is often waived or credited against the job if you go ahead with the automation work. Retrofitting an older pool adds cost if the existing wiring, chlorinator or switchboard needs upgrading to support the new controller, and that electrical component can add A$200–A$600 on top of the automation hardware itself.
Price also moves with the brand and features chosen — controllers with remote dosing, water chemistry monitoring or integration with home automation platforms cost more than a standard programmable timer and chlorinator pairing. GST is typically included in quoted prices from registered businesses, so it's worth confirming whether a quote is GST-inclusive before comparing providers, especially on larger jobs near the top of the price range.
We cover pool automation systems providers across all of Australia.
From single homes to large commercial sites, The Pool Quotes covers pool automation systems for every kind of property in Australia.
Trust in this trade comes down to licensing for the electrical component, clear warranty terms on the controller and sensors, and a provider who explains what each part of the system actually does rather than just listing brand names.
A provider who answers these questions clearly and puts warranty terms in writing before taking a deposit is generally a safer choice than one who quotes a price with no breakdown of parts and labour.
The Pool Quotes matches your job details to providers who list their services for pool automation work in your suburb, so you're only contacted by businesses that actually cover the area. You compare their quotes side by side and decide who to book, with no obligation to proceed with any of them.
Providers choose to list on The Pool Quotes for the suburbs and services they actually cover, so your enquiry only reaches relevant local businesses.
You enter your suburb and job type, and the enquiry is routed to providers operating in that specific area rather than a national call centre.
Quotes you receive through the platform are free to request and come with no obligation to book any particular provider.
Because providers quote against the same job details you submit, you can compare price and inclusions like-for-like before choosing.
Always check credentials before hiring. Official registries for Australia:
What moves the number up or down, before anyone visits
The honest answer is that pool automation systems is priced per job, not off a list. Size, access, materials and how soon you need it are what move the figure, which is why two quotes for the same job can look very different until you read the scope. Comparing two or three written quotes side by side is the fastest way to see what you are actually being charged for.
A quote that lists what is included is the only kind you can compare.
After-hours and emergency call-outs are usually charged differently.
Related work done in one visit usually costs less than two separate ones.
The cheapest number is not always the cheapest job
A quote is a description of work with a price attached, and the description is the part worth reading. Check that each one covers the same scope, states what happens if the job turns out bigger than expected, and names who is doing the work. A quote that leaves those out is not cheaper — it is just less finished.
Ask each provider to quote the same brief so the numbers mean something.
Ask for licence details where the work is regulated — professionals expect it.
Agree timing in writing, not over the phone.
What happens after you send the form
Describe the job once and it goes to providers who cover your area — you are not filling in the same details five times. They come back with prices, you ask whatever you need to ask, and you hire when you are ready or not at all. There is no cost to you at any point in that, and no obligation attached to a quote.
One short form instead of five separate phone calls.
Your request only goes to providers who service the area.
Hire whoever suits you, or nobody at all.
Common questions about pool automation systems
Free, fixed and written — approved by you before any work begins.