Does a swimming pool add value to the price of your property? One of the things people can be concerned about is whether a swimming pool installation will add or detract value to their home. Especially if they are considering selling it in future. But does a swimming pool add value to your home? As …
How much does a swimming pool cost? https://youtu.be/2T41oNaGZGk Believe or not, people in Scotland do install outdoor swimming pools. Seems mad, I know! But around half the pools that we install in Scotland are outdoor swimming pools. We’ve got a blog post on how much a swimming pool costs. And in that we mention that …
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Why the cost of a swimming pool installation will change? https://youtu.be/WdaSboF1tbA You’re 99% sold on the idea of installing a swimming pool. You’ve contacted a couple of companies and you have the cost of your swimming pool. But will that be your final cost? It’s possible that the cost of your swimming pool will change …
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Do I need to hire a builder for my swimming pool? https://youtu.be/jTbo1m3xsO0 When you are getting your swimming pool build it can be common to think that the swimming pool installation team takes responsibility for the entire build project. And this can be the case sometimes. But most pool installation companies are not construction companies. …
Do I need an architect to install a swimming pool? https://youtu.be/mHLGCnJ2ByM Where do you start with a swimming pool installation? Detailed drawings and structural analysis is not usually the remit of swimming pool installation companies. Without detailed designs for your project, getting an accurate cost from swimming pool installers and builders will be very difficult. …
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Do I need planning permission for my swimming pool? https://youtu.be/0QjPjGaChOI Before you start digging holes. Do you need planning permission to build you swimming pool? Planning permission is one of those really confusing things. If you’re anything like me you don’t know what does and what doesn’t warrant a planning permission application. It doesn’t have …
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Why we’ve stopped building sprayed concrete pools If I asked you to picture a swimming pool, the chances are your mind would conjure up images of a tiled pool. They are probably still one of the most popular pool constructions. They are strong. Luxurious. And can be made in any design. You’ve probably seen them in …
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What is a sprayed concrete swimming pool? https://youtu.be/wGYT978rTeY If I asked you to imagine a swimming pool, chances are most of you would picture a pool finished with tiles. And more often than not, underneath those tiles is a pool shell built from concrete. Sprayed concrete pools are often referred to as gunite or shotcrete. …
As part of you ongoing swimming pool maintenance you will need to backwash your swimming pool filter. It’s one of the things we do when we are carrying out swimming pool maintenance. But it’s also something that you can do on your own if you know how. What is ‘backwashing’ a swimming pool filter Ew! …
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