What is a Swimming Pool?
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, paddling pool, or simply pool, is a structure designed to hold water to enable swimming or other leisure activities.
Pools can be built into the ground (in-ground pools) or built above ground (as a freestanding construction or as part of a building or other larger structure), and may be found as a feature aboard ocean liners and cruise ships.
In-ground pools are most commonly constructed from materials such as concrete, natural stone, metal, plastic, composite or fiberglass, and can be of a custom size and shape or built to a standardized size, the largest of which is the Olympic-size swimming pool.
Swimming Pool Equipment Suppliers In South Africa
The Pool Shed is a one-stop provider in South Africa for swimming pool equipment. Our core activity is the wholesale of swimming pool equipment with 2 pool shops in Durban. We offer the widest choice in South Africa.
Others Suppliers
Pool Spa & Filtration Supplies
Address: 90 Oxford St, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 793 1381
Pool Warehouse Lynnwood
Address: Lynnwood Rd Shop 3&4, Gift Acres Convenience Centre, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 12 753 7855
Unipumps & Swimming pool products
Address: 10 Tennyson Dr, Tulisa Park, Johannesburg, 2197, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 907 1092
Poolware Nelspruit
Address: 10 Silva St, Nelspruit 312-Jt, Mbombela, 1240, South Africa
Hours:Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 13 752 2999
Speck Pumps Pretoria South Africa Pty Ltd
Address: 4, 123 Mosaic Rd, Silvertondale, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 12 804 1294
Hyper Pool Equipment – Head Office
Address: 2 Henri Van Rooije St, East End, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 51 432 4397
The PoolShed Jacobs
Address: 1 Phillip Frame St, Jacobs, Durban, 4052, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 7:30 am Wed
Phone: +27 31 461 1168
How to start a swimming pool business in South Africa?
How to Run a Swimming Pool Service in South Africa
- Differentiating Yourself.
- Certifications and training.
- Analysing Competition and Market Research.
- What is the Growth Potential?
- Industry Facts you Might Find Interesting.
- Marketing Your Business.
- Financing Your Business For Growth.
- Considerations When Selling Your Business.
How much is a swimming pool in South Africa?
The price of a new swimming pool depends on various factors. The size, depth, shape, cleaning technique, filtration system and extras will determine the price. Generally, you can expect to pay between R 65 000 and R 120 000 for a new swimming pool.
Do you need planning permission for a pool in South Africa?
The short answer is, absolutely! Plans are needed to build a swimming pool because whenever the nature of the work involves excavation of land, plumbing, draining, and electricity supply, the Local authority has to be informed. There’s no getting around it, so whatever you do, do it legally.
How long does it take to build a swimming pool in South Africa?
Depending on the size of the fiberglass swimming pool you chose it will take between 5-12 working days to carry out a basic installation which involves the excavation and removal of soil, the installation of the fiberglass shell, the pump and filter installation, the electrical connection, 1m surround paving and the cleaning of the pool and site.
What are the disadvantages of a gunnite swimming pool vs a fiberglass swimming pool?
A gunnite swimming pool gets very rough sides after a few years. This scratches the swimmer’s skin. Algae gets a good grip in the rough surface making maintenance a nightmare. The construction process is very messy and disruptive to the garden. The construction takes much longer than a fiberglass swimming pool.
A gunnite swimming pool is more expensive than a fiberglass swimming pool to build. Because of the concrete, the pool does not warm up as much as a fiberglass swimming pool.
The disadvantage of a fiberglass swimming pool is that you are restricted to the shapes and sizes the manufacturer can make. Horizon Pools has overcome this problem to a degree and can manufacture custom shapes up to 11.5m x 4.5 m.
How much does it cost to renovate a pool in South Africa?
Resurfacing: Pool resurfacing can cost anywhere from 10,000 ZAR to 30,000 ZAR or more, depending on the size of the pool and the chosen finish.
Tile Replacement: Replacing pool tiles may cost between 5,000 ZAR and 15,000 ZAR, depending on the type of tiles and the area to be tiled.