Luxury Swimming Pools

 

EXTREME DETAIL & QUALITY

 

CREATING SPACES SUITED TO YOUR LIFESTYLE 

LET US BUILD YOUR DREAM POOL

 

Designer Swimming Pool

When it comes to luxury living, nothing quite says extravagance like a stunning swimming pool. From infinity pools with breathtaking views to indoor pools with intricate designs, these luxurious additions can elevate any property to the next level. 

A Designer pool includes the custom built swimming pool and all outdoor elements such as a fire pit, pool house, outdoor room, outdoor kitchen, and in some cases, waterslides and lazy rivers.

We provide clients with custom fireplaces, dining alcoves, and cozy spots for conversation fully landscaped with lighting and all amenities. 

Swimming Pool Installation Process

1. Enquiry

A Luxury swimming pool needs  to showcase our clients vision and personality.  It start with a simple enquiry, from which we can set up a hassle free 1 hour consultation to firstly asses the property listen to the scope and to delve into your vision, your lifestyle and your family requirements. From which we can guide you on preferred layouts, material and features.

2. Material Selection

Designer Swimming Pools use only the highest quality materials in the construction of each project. We have long standing trusted relationships with all our suppliers and can source locally or abroad depending on your requirements. 

Samples of all recommended finishes will be provided to further assist with your decision. 

 

3. Features and Additions

  • Waterfalls and fountains: stand alone or integrated into the pool as a feature wall. 

  • Infinity pools, above ground pools, glass pools, Jacuzzi's, martini & spa's.

  • Fire Pit and Pool Side Cabanas: provide a shaded area for lounging and entertaining.

  • Salt and heated pools

  • Natural Swimming Pools

4. Design

A Custom designer swimming pool considers shall include all client requirements, material selection, finishes and budget needed to executing the design. Once complete layout will be presented to the client, with possible recommendation. This may take a few integrations to develop and finalise. Costing layouts and Material lists will be presented to client for final approval.

5. Excavation

Out Pool Builder team will mark out the swimming pool in accordance with approved layouts. This will be inspected by our quality team prior to proceeding with excavation. Excavation may be done by hand or tlb, dependent on soil type and access. Once complete the excavation shall be profiled and inspected. Soil may be removed using skips or in some cases the soil may be used as fill. 

6. Shell

Concrete swimming pools are built in situ and start by profiling  the steps and martini seats using sand bags, placing damp proofing or French drains, installing reinforcing ref 100 mesh with Y 10 re-bar placed 600mm apport in both planes. Concrete is poured using ready mix concrete with a average thickness of 150mm. Raft foundations will be considers for sites with a high water table. 

7. Piping and Lighting

Plumbing and light fittings are installed after concreting and prior to the paving slab been constructed. Any piping that will be under the slab will be pressure tested before any concrete work is done. Light housing will be installed, though the actual light fitting will only be placed once the pool lining is done.

8. Pool Mosaics and Paving

Once concrete shell has case hardened, we will apply a layer of screed to seat the perimeter pavers. Our team will then lay the pavers / composite decking or natural stone to the finished design level. Following which the tiles are applied to the top 200mm waterline of the pool wall. 

9. Marbelite lining

On the day of marbelite, the temperature should be moderate with no rain or dust. Marbelite is applied manually with a hand trowels and should be finished around 14h00 water fill will be done the next day from 7h00.

Once lining is done, light cover may be installed and aimflows can be connected. 

10. Equipment Installation

At this stage of the project, the pump and filtration system can be install. Install any additional equipment such as heat pumps chlorinators, blowers and secondary pumps (infinity pools, water features and Jacuzzis). All inline equipment like non return valves or ball valves must be installed.

11. Handover

Once all equipment is installed and commissioned in accordance with manufacturers procedures, we can set up a training session to demonstrate the operation of the system and equipment. Most of our Designer and Commercial pools are complex so after the training you are not alone, our team is there to assist 24/7

12. Chemicals and Balancing

Pool Pump is usually only started 7 days after marbeliting, in addition to this the pool cleaner of vacuum may only be used 14 days after marbeliting. Out team will add the chemicals and balance the pool. Following which if you choose we do offer weekly  maintenance packages to further assist our valued clients

About us

Designing and constructing a luxury swimming pool is a complex process that requires our professional experience team to create high-end pools to bring clients vision to life. We operate out of Olivedale assisting Owners Architects and Developers though all phases of the project, executing projects on time, within budget ensuring extreme detail and quality. Three generations of pool builders. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much to build a swimming pool?

The cost to build a swimming pool depends on many factors, including the type of pool, its size, and the space you're working with. Similar to building a home the finishes dictate the final cost of your swimming pool. Pricing for splash pools are between R 80k to R 150k dependent on finishes. Commercial pools start at R 600k. 

Splash pool prices?

The price of a splash pool also depends on finished, this is your entry level type pool and are generally made from pre-formed fibreglass shells installed in townhouses or small homes. Fast and easy to install priced from around R 60k to R 90k depending on design and finishes. 

How to build a concrete swimming pool?

Desing must be completed before starting construction, sequence is as follows:

1. Mark out the pool in accordance with the design, ensuring all dimensions, levels and angles are accurate.

2. Excavate to the design depth this can be done by hand or with a tlb dependent on access to the property.

3. Profile any features like steps, martini seats... with sand bags and Install reinforcing (mesh and Y-Bar)

4. Construct the pool shell with a 150mm layer of pool ready mix 30MPa, this is a dry mortar which is hand packed and profiled. (never hand mix as the strength of the mix is never certain with a hand mix.)   

5. Install: weir; piping system; pump & filtration system; light; waterline mosaics and perimeter pavers.

How to build a Swimming Pool with Bricks?

Sequence is similar to the how to build a concrete swimming pool, but point 3 and 4 changes as there is no reinforcing and there is no concrete shell. In General a brick pool is one lever or a slight gradient. The floor is built first with floating concrete foundation next the walls with bricks recommended to use brickforce every 3 lines and recommended to add plasterkey to the mix to assist with water proofing. Next the wall is plastered or sealed and the lining is installed. 

How to waterproof a concrete swimming pool?

Several ways to waterproof your swimming pool dependent of personal preference and budget. 

Marbelite: the most popular type of lining as it provides a natural high end finish and comes in an array of colours.

Fibreglass: also popular however with Luxury pools we recommend marbelite or tiled finishes. 

Tiled Pool: Easy to maintain, looks great in any environment and provides a luxury high end finish, recommended if this is within your budget.

Painted Pool: Mainly used with pool renovations.