Swimming pools are a tremendous addition for your house and garden. Available in all shapes and sizes and for all budgets, they are great for health, fitness and well-being, as well as being a great way of spending quality family time during the long summer days.

Pools can either be located in or above the ground, both adding value to your property.

Installing a pool requires careful planning. Please see below our handy checklist.

• 1.
  Choose a spot where you have maximum exposure to all day sunlight and is conveniently situated from your house.
• 2.
  Build the largest pool for your budget so as the children grow they won't outgrow it.
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  There are many different styles and designs available. Talk to us about the designs best suited to your site.
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  Construction of the pool can be in either concrete, with natural stone; marble and mosaic tiles. Or as a liner finish, reducing the need for heavy structural reinforcements to be applied.
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  You're unlikely to require planning permission unless you choose an enclosed pool but we recommend you contact your local planning department before you do any work.
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  If you decide on an enclosed or covered pool heating and maintenance costs will be substantially reduced.
• 7.
  All pools require heating and whilst oil and gas boilers and electric heaters are usually the first choice for heating pools, we can advise on heat pumps, heat exchangers and solar panels and even ground source heat pumps.
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  To retain heat, and discourage unwanted guests we recommend a cover. We can advise the best cover to suit your pool design.
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  Finally, you may wish to consider enhancing your pool with extras, such as underwater lights; self cleaning mechanisms; diving boards; counter swims and pool furniture.

A well planned and installed pool will give you a lifetime of pleasure, health and social benefits. So dive in and give us a ring!