When you’re planning a party at home, space can become a bit of a problem. You’ve got the backyard, the pool, the furniture, the bar, the food… and suddenly you’re wondering where on earth all your guests are going to go! One option that can make a huge difference is putting your marquee over the pool.

It might sound a little unusual, but it’s something we’ve done many times at Walkers Hire. We’re one of the few Sydney marquee hire companies with a specialised flooring system* designed to allow us to install a marquee over a swimming pool.

A pool might look like an obstacle when you’re planning your event, but with the right flooring system and marquee, it can actually become one of the best parts of the space.

Why put a marquee over your pool? Quite simply – it gives you more space.

Rather than working around your pool, we can cover it and create a solid floor area for your event. This can give you a whole new space for dining, dancing, a bar, furniture or whatever you have planned for your party.

It’s particularly useful for larger backyard parties where every square metre counts.

We’ve seen pool areas transformed into everything from elegant dining spaces to full dance floors – and once the marquee, lighting and styling are in, you’d hardly know there was a swimming pool underneath.

How does it work?

Walkers Hire has a specialised pool flooring system designed for marquee installations over pools.

Every pool is different, so our team will assess the site and work out the most suitable flooring and marquee solution. There are a number of things to consider, including the size and shape of the pool, access to the property and how the marquee will be installed.

Once the pool flooring is in place, the marquee can be installed above it, creating a stable event space for your guests.

Is a marquee over a pool safe?

Safety is obviously a big consideration with any marquee installation, particularly when we’re building over a pool.

That’s why these installations require specialist equipment and an experienced marquee hire company. Our team assesses each site individually and uses our purpose-designed pool flooring system rather than simply placing a temporary floor over the water.

It’s not a solution that suits every pool, but where it is suitable, it can be a fantastic way to make the most of your outdoor space.

Make the most of your backyard - one of the things we love about marquee hire is that we can often find solutions for spaces that initially seem difficult.

A pool might look like an obstacle when you’re planning your event, but with the right flooring system and marquee, it can actually become one of the best parts of the space.

And let’s face it – having your party floating over the pool is also a pretty great talking point!

If you’re planning a party, wedding or event in Sydney and need more space, talk to the Walkers Hire team. We can take a look at your property and discuss whether a marquee over your pool could work for your event.

Walkers Hire – Sydney marquee hire specialists for events, parties and challenging spaces.

*We do not build floors over a pool without a Walkers Hire marquee.