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32 SPN FEB 2010 PoolRefurbishment
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BRINGING NEW LIFE
AND HAPPINESS
BACK TO OLD POOLS
THE TREND FOR ALL SECTORS OF THE SPECIALIST POOL INDUSTRY TO PUT
THE EMPHASIS ON RESTYLING, SMARTENING UP AND REFURBISHING OLD
POOLS IS SET TO CONTINUE IN 2010. AND WHILE THE WHOLE UK MARKET
REMAINS CAUTIOUS WHEN IT COMES TO NEW POOL BUILDING,
REFURBISHMENTS ARE STILL COMING TO THE TRADE’S RESCUE. SPECIALIST
SKILLS FROM TILING TO NEW LINERS TO STRUCTURAL WORK OFFER POOL
OWNERS THE VITAL CHANCE TO INVEST IN UPGRADING AND RENOVATING
RE-TILING NEGLECT MEANS STARTING AGAIN
Outdoor family pools in need of re-tiling due W
hen Essex pool specialists
Peverel Pools say “Recession –
what recession?” about 2009
then you might think they had
to cracks and tiles constantly coming loose are found a secret for success.
one of the most common refurbishment tasks. But the business near Chelmsford run by
Such work has become a trademark of John Hannah is just reflecting like many
Tiling and Pool Projects (UK) Ltd who businesses how important refurbishments of
specialise in the tiling of new swimming existing pools continue to be throughout the
pools and the refurbishment of existing industry.
pools. We also carry out refurbishment and “It has kept us alive. There’s no doubt about
new marblite rendering of swimming pools, it,“ said another pool builder.
using Pacelite materials. New pool prospects remain increasingly
The Cheshire based company was scarce but the market for renovations,
approached by a pool owner to come up with refurbishments and general smartening up of
some urgent solutions to a pool in a poor existing swimming pools continues to
state which included a great deal of damaged flourish. The key words for 2010 are
tile work. Often tile work is so neglected it’s a automatic pool covers, liners, lighting and
case of starting again. In this case the landscaping – all ingredients of the pool
decision was made that the existing pool tiles refurbishment process.
would be removed, any cracks repaired and Trade predictions are that more basic
the pool would be fully re-tiled using mosaic medium sized pools market will continue
tiles and grouted in a full epoxy. struggling this year. But the good news is the
After preparing the surfaces, we fixed specialist trade is busier than ever at the
new mosaic tiles chosen by the client to the moment focusing on the ability to persuade
base and walls of the pool including a new existing pool owners to spend money on
different coloured tile band and the steps. investing and upgrading their pools.
We completed the works in the time scale One recent estimate suggests that 65% of
allowed and upon completion the client was the swimming pool industry is now
extremely pleased with the finished result composed of maintenance, repair and
and without hesitation offered to be used as refurbishment jobs.
a future reference. Those segments also have become a prime
Tony Crank the Managing Director is very target for pool builders working hard to find
much hands on and is always on hand to turnover during the worst downturn in
provide as much information as possible industry history. While some suggest that
and to make sure the contract goes to plan. service and renovation can support
“We may not be the cheapest on the market, everyone, others think their prospects are
but as the saying goes you get what you pay being squeezed. And all agree that the
for and that includes peace of mind current situation has invited more
knowing a good job will be done.” unlicensed and unqualified companies to
join the fray.
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