Permits and permissions for a pool
Building a pool requires a permit or permission. You can follow the process yourself or we can handle it — but either way it has to be settled before excavation.
Articles on pool construction, maintenance and equipment.
If your pool is losing water: how to find the leak
Not every loss is a leak. Rule out evaporation first, then locate the leak — because re-lining without finding it hides the problem rather than solving it.
Pool heating: options and what it really costs
Heating is measured not by the price of the unit but by the volume of water to be heated. And the cheapest way to extend the season is usually a cover, not a heater.
Pools in winter: close it down or keep it running?
Both routes are valid, but one needs attention and the other discipline. The wrong route is the third one: doing nothing.
Why does pool water turn green, and how do you prevent it?
Going green is not a cause but a result. Behind it is usually one of four things: pH balance, filtration hours, dead zones, or an external load.
Concrete or fibreglass? Which suits which garden
Both make a good pool; the choice depends on your garden, your dimensions and site access. Five points to weigh before deciding.
What determines the cost of a reinforced concrete pool?
Pool cost comes down to volume, shape, ground, lining and equipment. The six points to settle before asking for a quote — and the item nobody asks about: running cost.
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