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BUYING A POOL
SO YOU’D LIKE
SEEK THE ADVICE OF A
First decide what pool you would like...
SPECIALIST!
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You may be the most skilled at Inflatable Pool
do-it-yourself but we strongly advise This has always been the
you seek the initial help and advice
starting point when it
of an accredited contractor
comes to swimming
pools but
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The swimming pool regulatory remember these
body is called SPATA – the pools are a
Swimming Pool and Associated
step up from
Trades Association – a respected
the paddling
organisation which vets its
pool scenario.
members and ensures their
methods and standards of
Made from
workmanship are of a high and
reliable heavy
acceptable quality. Telephone
gauge PVC they
01264 356210 or visit
are easy to assemble
www.spata.co.uk and long lasting and can
still provide a first swimming Intex framed pool. Ideal starter kit
pool “experience”. It is important to
■ www.poolstore.co.uk
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Get three estimates in writing.
An accredited contractor will
remember these pools are not large
expect this. Make sure you are
paddling pools and are not designed to
given a breakdown of all the be empted and refilled when you feel like Metal framed splasher
costs involved and what payment
it – you’ll find that most are supplied with pool
terms are expected. Most
simple filters and electric pumps to clean The next stage up is the metal frame
contractors will expect some
and circulate the water. Price rating £ pools which normally comprises a one-
deposit and an amount deferred
until the job is signed off
piece liner which hangs from a tubular
Take a look at: frame and is easy to install. They are
■ www.poolstore.co.uk very much for seasonal, warm weather
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Another key point is insurance,
Tel: 0845 128 4373 use and are unlikely to last beyond 10
make sure your contractor has
■ www.justsportandleisure.com years. They still represent good value for
fully up to date insurance in the
unfortunate event that anything
Tel: 0870 230 063 money and can come with basic
in or around your property is
■ www.inflatablepools.org.uk filtration equipment.
damaged during the construction
of your pool
Take a look at:
■ www.splashandrelax.co.uk
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Try to work with a contractor
from the earliest stages of planning
your pool. The more detail the “
They still
represent
better is the accepted advice. Be
tough on costs and look at as
many options as possible in terms
good value
of designs and materials
for money
”
Intex 12ft x 24ft.
■ www.poolstore.co.uk
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