Signs your pool is leaking, and how to check
Every pool loses water. The question is whether yours is losing more than the weather explains. Here is how to tell, and what to do if it is a leak.
Pool advice for Cape Town
Practical guides on leaks, pumps, surfaces, new pools and costs, written for Cape Town pools.
Guides for Cape Town pool owners
These guides explain common pool problems in plain language: how to tell whether a pool is leaking, what usually goes wrong with pumps, how to choose between surfaces and pool types, and what actually moves a quote. They are written for Cape Town conditions, with our winter rain, summer wind, coastal sand and seasonal water rules in mind.
We do not publish prices or lifespans that contractors have not confirmed. Where a figure matters, we explain the factors behind it instead.
Pool repair costs in Cape Town: what moves the quote
We do not publish pool repair prices. Here is why, and here are the factors that decide what a contractor will quote you.
Fibreglass versus concrete pools in Cape Town
The two main ways to build a pool in Cape Town are a factory-made fibreglass shell or a concrete or gunite pool built on site. Both work well. They suit different sites, budgets and plans.
Re-marbelite versus fibreglass relining
When an older concrete pool needs a new surface, most Cape Town owners choose between a fresh coat of marbelite and a fibreglass lining. Here is how they compare.
How to prepare your pool for a Cape Town summer
Cape Town's swim season runs roughly from September to March. A pool that sat quiet through a wet winter needs some attention before the first hot weekend. Here is a checklist.
Pool pump faults and what they usually mean
Most pool pump problems announce themselves with a sound, a leak or a lack of flow. Here are the common symptoms, the likely causes, and when to call someone.
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