Frequently Asked Questions

We specialise in bespoke reinforced-concrete pools - both outdoor in-ground pools and indoor pools with enclosures. Concrete construction gives you complete freedom over shape, size and depth, along with the durability to last for decades. Every pool is designed around your garden, your home and how you want to use the water.

We work throughout South East England, including Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire and London. As a Surrey-based, family-run business we handle projects right across the region. Send us your location and we'll confirm we can help.

A bespoke concrete pool typically takes from several weeks to a few months, depending on its size, the groundworks involved, the finish you choose and the weather. Indoor pools and enclosures usually take longer than a straightforward outdoor build. We give you a realistic timeline as part of your design proposal.

Because every pool is bespoke, the cost depends on size, depth, finish, heating, covers and any wellness features. A concrete pool is a significant, long-term investment that adds lasting value to your property. The best way to get an accurate figure is a design consultation, where we price the build around your exact requirements.

A well-built reinforced-concrete pool can last for decades — far longer than a liner pool — and can be refurbished and re-finished rather than replaced. With the right maintenance and periodic re-coating of the Marbelite or Pacelite finish, your pool can stay in excellent condition for a generation or more.

Outdoor pools are more cost-effective and make the most of the summer, while indoor pools give you year-round swimming and full control over temperature. Your choice comes down to how often you want to swim, your available space and your budget. We design and build both, and can talk you through the trade-offs.

Many outdoor pools fall under permitted development, but planning permission can be required for indoor pools, enclosures and pool houses, or if you live in a conservation area or listed property. Building regulations may also apply to associated structures. We help you understand and navigate the requirements as part of the design process, and recommend confirming details with your local authority.

Yes - renovation and refurbishment are a core part of what we do. We bring tired, dated or leaking pools back to life using modern materials and time-tested techniques, often at a fraction of the cost of a new build. Many of our award-recognised projects are transformations of existing pools.

Renovation restores your pool's condition and finish; refurbishment upgrades equipment, safety and efficiency; and reshaping changes the actual size or form of the pool. Many projects combine all three. We assess your pool and recommend the right approach for the result you want.

Yes. Because we work in concrete, we can reshape an existing pool — squaring off an awkward freeform design, reducing an oversized pool or modernising a dated 1970s shape. Reshaping lets you keep the location while achieving a contemporary look.

Yes. We regularly upgrade older panelled or liner pools to durable concrete construction with mosaic, Marbelite or Pacelite finishes. This removes the ongoing cost and appearance issues of liners and gives you a longer-lasting, higher-quality pool.

Tell-tale signs include a rough, stained or faded finish, persistent water loss, cracked tiles or coping, dated equipment and rising running costs. If your pool is hard to keep clean or clear, refurbishment is often more economical than continual repairs. We're happy to inspect it and advise.

Yes. We frequently upgrade older pools with retro-fit automatic safety covers, improved circulation and filtration, and modern finishes. This makes an existing pool safer, more efficient and easier to maintain — without the cost of a full rebuild.

Yes. Our fully trained team works to the standards and regulations of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE), and our work has been recognised with multiple industry awards, including at the UK Pool & Spa Awards. You're dealing with experienced, accountable professionals throughout your project.

No. We don't rely on external contractors — our own fully trained team carries out the work from design through to completion. That gives us direct control over quality, timescales and the high standards we're known for.

We stand behind the quality and durability of our pools and take great pride in our long-standing reputation. We're happy to discuss the specific guarantees and product support that apply to your project during your consultation.

Yes. Alongside full design-and-build, we offer consultation services and can advise on pool projects, drawing on four decades of specialist experience. Get in touch to discuss how we can support your project.

We combine over 40 years of family-run expertise with an in-house team, ISPE standards and award-winning workmanship. We handle everything — from design and construction to covers, renovation and maintenance — so you have a single, trusted partner for the life of your pool.

Call us on 01293 881340 or 07931 913706, or email info@ukswimmingpools.com to arrange a consultation. We'll discuss your ideas, assess your site and prepare a tailored proposal for your new pool, renovation or maintenance.

With good maintenance, a quality Marbelite or Pacelite finish lasts many years before it needs re-coating. When it eventually wears or stains, it can be re-applied rather than replaced — restoring the pool's appearance cost-effectively. We'll advise on timing when we inspect your pool.