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“PRICES RANGE FROM A FEW HUNDRED POUNDS FOR A
SMALL DIY KIT, TO BETWEEN £5,000 AND £10,000 FOR A
POOL FULLY INSTALLED AND SUNKEN INTO THE GROUND.
COMPARE THAT TO A TYPICAL BASIC ENTRY LEVEL POOL
THAT WILL COST TENS OF THOUSANDS MORE”
THIS: The Trevi range from Pollet Pool Group uses braces secured underneath the pool
RIGHT: The fitted look from Piscinelle taking advantage of a sensational setting
both customer self-assembly and braces which are secured beneath the pool or half-way, and then fit a decking area
installation by pool retailers. for combined strength and stability rather around them, which makes a very
The manager of the Certikin Wooden than the run of the mill buttress method. attractive finished product that looks
Pools division, John Whiteside, says: “The Other features include the quality top almost identical to a pool costing many
pool has no side buttresses or braces, seat made from synthetic resin which is UV times the price.”
which makes it more attractive than other treated against discolouration and Like conventional swimming pools,
products of its kind on the market and molecular memory to prevent warping. The above-ground options can also benefit
because of this it takes up a lot less space. bottom galvanised steel safety track makes from a myriad of add-ons. “Many extras
Furthermore, the pool does away with the for easy installation, locking the wall in are now available, including lighting, cover
need for any ugly, and often large securely with its 3.2cm recess. The 25 thou rollers and counter-current swim jets,” says
concreted-in, steel supports which some patterned liner is easily installed using Howard, who is keen to point out that
pools require, making it far easier to install. modern U-Bead technology. It comes with safety is also taken seriously. “If the pool is
All in all, the pools shout quality and have a 20 year warranty on the structure and 10 left above-ground, the ladders are the
a very solid construction.” years for the liner. safety type with removable outer treads,
The Endless Summer pool also comes Above-ground pools offer a number of so that small children and pets cannot gain
with a useful optional extra in the form of a advantages for the user, considers Steve access. Making an in-ground design safe
counter-current unit. The Fastlane device, Howard of Pools Direct in Surrey. “The involves fitting expensive fencing, or fitting
which is hydraulically powered, allows the main advantage of this type of pool is its a safety cover that will cost several
user to experience the spacious feeling of price, especially when compared to in- thousand pounds,” he adds.
a much larger pool. It is rolled across the ground designs,” he explains. “Prices In addition, the pool can also be
deck and dropped into the water, and range from a few hundred pounds for a transferred to a new location. “If left above
when switched on, the user is able to swim small DIY kit, to between £5,000 and ground, the pool can be removed, leaving
for as long as they would like without £10,000 for a pool that is fully installed and the garden as it was,” continues Howard.
turning, at the pace of their choice. The sunken into the ground by us. Compare “They can even be taken with you when
product is suitable for use with any pool, that to a typical basic entry level pool that you move home.”
whether gunite, vinyl or fibreglass, and can will cost tens of thousands more!” Above-ground pools are favoured by
be used with new constructions and The company supplies a range of customers from all walks of life, and are
retrofit designs. It is particularly well-suited designs, including easy set and frame set ideal for use in small or large gardens. “I
to smaller pools. package pools in a box, as well as a large don’t think our customers fall into any
Quality, strength and longevity is the range of steel walled and wooden pools. sort of category, although the top end of
package on offer from the range of Trevi Installation is also quicker and more the market, with its high disposable
above-ground pools available exclusively in convenient than a traditional pool. income, will usually choose an in-ground
the UK from the Pollet Pool Group. “Above-ground pools can be fitted and in type,” says Howard. “We have supplied
The Trevi 209 is an oval or round pool use within a matter of days, whereas in- all kinds of clients, from families who
and is ideal for customers who want an grounds take much longer,” says Howard. want the pool mainly for their kids, to
aesthetically pleasing pool that is also “Most of our customers now choose to retired couples, who like the exercise
space saving as this particular model uses sink the pool into the ground, either fully and lifestyle.”
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