How long will your swimming pool take to install? https://youtu.be/0rzf9ctSUhE It’s time to plan. You’re ready to start thinking about installing a swimming pool. But it’s a pretty big job. So, how long will it take to install a swimming pool? Related content: What you need to think about before you build a swimming pool Do …
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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 a cover for my swimming pool? You might be surprised to hear that most people that we build indoor swimming pools for decide not to install a swimming pool cover. The reason almost always comes down to aesthetic. They don’t like the way swimming pool covers look. However, we would always recommend …
Should I get a swimming pool or swim spa? A lot of people want to be able to swim in their own home. And one of the early decisions they need to make is between a swimming pool. We build and install both swimming pools and swim spas. So we know that while they both allow you …
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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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Concrete, liner or one-piece pool. Which one is best for me? You might not have known there was more than one way to build a pool. This might be the first you are hearing about it. But when you start to ask companies for quotes, one of the first things they will ask is what …
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Should I get an overflow of skimmer swimming pool? https://youtu.be/fjP_jI_UvhA One of the decisions you need to make quite early on in your pool planning is whether you want an overflow (deck level) or skimmer (freeboard) swimming pool. The decision between an overflow and skimmer pool is fundamentally a filtration decision. However, it will make …
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. …
Why would you need underwater swimming pool repairs and maintenance? As a swimming pool owner, repairs and maintenance come part and parcel. Most of the work usually takes place in the plant room and can be done without too much disruption to the pool operation. But every now and then you find you need to carry …
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