Can I measure the pool shell from a plan?

Yes. Measure pool length, width, perimeter, and surface area on the plan, with snapping to follow curved edges accurately, so your excavation and shell quantities are right.

Can I measure coping and surrounds?

Measure coping runs and the paving or decking area around the pool directly from the plan, so the surrounds are quoted on real areas.

Can I quote the whole job?

Combine the pool, paving, and fencing measurements in layers to build a complete quote that covers the shell and the surrounds together.

How do I measure a curved or freeform pool accurately?

Trace the pool edge with snapping so the tool follows the curve, and MetreMate returns the surface area in square metres and the perimeter in lineal metres. That gives you the water area and the coping run even on a freeform shape.

How do I estimate excavation volume for the pool?

Measure the pool footprint area on the plan and multiply by the average dig depth from the section to get an approximate volume in cubic metres. That is enough to size the dig and cart-away before you set out on site.

How do I measure coping in lineal metres?

Use the Perimeter tool to trace the pool edge, and MetreMate totals the lineal metres of coping. Measuring the surrounding paving area at the same time gives you the coping run and the paving square metres together.

MetreMate for Pool Builders

Measure pool and surround areas from plans

Measure pool shell dimensions, coping runs, and paving or decking areas from plans to quote pool builds accurately.

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No credit card needed. Free plan to start, works on Windows and Mac.

Under 90s to your first measurement

Why pool builders choose MetreMate

Pool builders use MetreMate to map the pool on the site plan, try custom sizes, and quote the whole job accurately. Use the Area tool to place the pool and see how different sizes fit, which helps clients choose and makes it easier to work out what to charge, then add coping, paving or decking, and excavation. It runs in your browser, so you can price a pool build from the plan.

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Quote in minutes, not hours

Set the scale once and measure straight off the PDF. Your first measurement takes under 90 seconds, and it's free to start.

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The slow way, or the smart way

What changes when pool builders measure in MetreMate instead of off a printout.

Without MetreMate

Estimating excavation and surround areas by eye
Measuring curved pool edges on site
Quoting paving and fencing without accurate areas

With MetreMate

Area tool to place and size the pool on the site plan
Perimeter tool for coping runs
Snapping for curved edges
Layers Manager to organise by zone
Pencil tool for freehand mark-ups, and to add your initials or signature by hand

500+

Tradies using MetreMate

50,000+

Measurements taken

90s

Average time to measure

Everything you can measure off the plan

Set the scale once, then pull the quantities pool builders actually quote on.

Lengths & lineal metres

Any distance, edge, or run measured straight off the plan.

Areas in m²

Trace rooms, slabs, and zones for instant square metres.

Perimeters

Boundary and edge runs totalled for you, no maths.

Counts

Tap to count fixtures, fittings, and symbols with live totals.

Step by step

How pool builders use MetreMate

1
Pool placement
Map the pool on the site plan with the Area tool and try custom sizes, so clients can pick a size and you can work out what to charge.
2
Coping and surrounds
Measure coping runs and paving or decking areas around the pool.
3
Quoting the job
Combine pool, paving, and fencing measurements for a complete quote.

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