Category: Spectacular Pools

NIVEKO has long been regarded as the gold standard in one-piece pools, thanks to its  unique winning combination of craftmanship, style and durability.

For a pool up and running within a matter of weeks, the NIVEKO wins hands down. That’s not all… in looks, it is easily the equal of the most luxurious tiled concrete pools – as Mermaid Pools illustrate with this beautiful pool they installed in Kent.

Going in just six weeks from the excavation of the hole to filling the pool with water, this NIVEKO pool more than matched the owner’s brief for a speedy installation of a high quality, state-of-the-art pool, in keeping with the modern new house, and falling within the allotted budget. The client wanted the pool for family entertainment and to swim lengths. Steve Russell of Mermaid Pools says: “Given that he was keen to have the pool built and operational in time for summer, we introduced the concept of the one-piece pool and had no hesitation in recommending the NIVEKO. We are particularly impressed with the NIVEKO’s attention to design and detail. It’s a pool that shouts luxury and draws the eye. The client hadn’t considered the one-piece pool option and needed some persuasion, but the excellent, very informative NIVEKO brochure, plus its speed of installation, soon won him over. The decision was made to opt for a 9m x 3.7m constant depth freeboard pool, with a modern corner step and underwater pool lighting.”

Following the light trimming of some trees for access, the pool was delivered on the back of a lorry and the installation went to plan. Steve says: “The pool is encased on all four sides by 300mm thick steel reinforced concrete; the floor is a 200mm thick vibrated steel reinforced plinth, the build tolerances on the floor are 1mm, this is an extremely tight tolerance. This installation will stand the test of time!

“To achieve the contemporary finish we chose a white shell, white cover and a contrasting border coping stone in black flamed granite. We then advised the installation of synthetic decking as the client wanted to keep the pool and surround as maintenance free as possible. Certikin supplied a Lacron filtration tank, Calorex Pro-Pac 16 heat pump, pipework and a Roldeck Easy Cover.”

Steve adds: “The client was over the moon with the end result saying: ‘Great service from a great team. Super happy with this once in a lifetime pool.’

For further details on the range of NIVEKO pools from Certikin visit certikin.co.uk or email info@certikin.co.uk

01580 753031

mermaidpools.co.uk

Devon undeniably gets more hours of sunshine than much of the British Isles but it is still subject to the whims of an unpredictable climate. So, for this Tiverton pool owner, looking to get the most out of the family’s new swimming pool, installing a Certikin Aquacomet enclosure, with all its flexible options, was a no-brainer.

Somerset based pool builders, Purepools, were given the brief to create a good family-sized indoor pool at a farm overlooking the stunning Lowman valley. Located on the hillside, it affords breath taking views of the surrounding countryside but the downside is its exposure to the elements. Installing an enclosure to maximise the pool’s use was a decision made at the outset.

Manager of Purepools, Stewart Skinner says: “The site is subject to strong winds so swimming without some sort of enclosure would, on most days, be unpleasant. I had no hesitation in recommending Certikin’s Aquacomet enclosures as I have fitted them in the past using their team of installers and it has been a very straight-forward process. They look good, are robust and are highly versatile. They have a superior build quality when compared to others in the marketplace. I like Certikin products because you know you’re buying quality and everyone is very supportive should you need some advice or back-up. This support and technical back-up is so important to a busy pool builder.

“For this site, I chose a lean-to telescopic enclosure which opens from the middle. The garage was converted to make a changing room which the pool adjoins. The whole project took about six  months from start to finish, and features a large amount of Certikin equipment including Certikin’s revolutionary OC-1 Filtration Media which I am now recommending for all my pools, a Multicyclone, titanium Bowman heat exchanger, oil-fired boiler, two Vaporex through the wall dehumidifiers with air-heater batteries, Rainbow feeder for bromine tablets, plus all Certikin fittings such as lights, top-up unit, etc.”

Delighted with the result, the owner says: “I am over the moon with it! My two teenage boys enjoy hours of fun in the pool and it is a good focus for family entertaining.  Thanks to the enclosure, the pool season is greatly extended and we could, if we want, swim all year. Sitting in the enclosure is as pleasant as swimming. If I close all the windows, the greenhouse effect takes the enclosure up to 40 degrees C even in April on a sunny day. I expect my heating costs in the summer to be negligible. Furthermore, it is both child and pet safe. You can simply lock the sliding doors. There are no drafts and swimming is a pleasure. I recommend a pool enclosure as the perfect home swimming solution.”

For further details on the range of Certikin Aquacomet Enclosures visit certikin.co.uk or email info@certikin.co.uk

01278 732993

purepools.co.uk

“A family hub for summer entertainment” – that’s how the Simpson family of St Ives describe their beautiful pool, designed and installed by Cambridgeshire pool dealer, Aqualeaf. However, with two young children they naturally didn’t want to compromise on safety so they chose Certikin’s highly versatile Walu safety cover.

“We’ve always dreamed of having a swimming pool as a focus for family entertainment in the heart of the garden. Big enough and deep enough to swim and do lengths in but shallow enough for adults and children to play in,” says Dan Simpson.  “The team at Aqualeaf have done a tremendous job. I can recommend them 100% and that goes for their first rate after-care service too.

“In the summer, the kids are never out of it. It gets almost daily use throughout March to October. From our experience I would say that pools are far easier to maintain and look after than people think. As long as you have the right equipment and the right information, they are a doddle.”

Taking just six weeks to complete, the beautiful 8m x 4m x 1.4m deep pool features a host of Certikin equipment including a Calorex Pro-Pac 16 Heat Pump, Vision Glass Filter and Certikin sealed beam lights and all pool fittings.

Aqualeaf Director, Paul Carman says: “We constructed a seat at each end of the pool approximately 60cms wide and half a metre depth with a non-slip liner. This allows people to sit in front of the jets or just relax and chat!”

Topping the pool off is Certikin’s Walu manual safety cover in light grey which is as smart as it is hard working.

Paul says: “The Simpsons chose the Walu Starlight manual safety cover because there’s two young children in the family coupled with the fact that it has a contemporary sleek appearance. It comes with the added bonus of requiring no roller on the pool deck. The Walu sits snugly on the poolside rather than floating like a solar blanket, so large debris is kept out of the pool. From a cost point of view, it is considerably cheaper than other automatic safety covers on the market, while also getting rid of the need for both a winter debris and solar/heat retention blanket because the Walu does both jobs!”

For further details on the range of Walu Safety Covers visit certikin.co.uk or email info@certikin.co.uk

01223 930291

www.aqualeaf.co.uk

When the Wilkinson family moved into their beautiful home in Saffron Walden they wanted a swimming pool that would enhance and not detract from the stunning house and landscaped gardens. This eye-catching pool, hallmarked with the Certikin stamp and built by Cambridgeshire pool builder, Aqualeaf, more than fitted the bill.

We approached Aqualeaf with a brief to create a pool which is long enough to swim in but one that wouldn’t dominate the garden or take up too much space. Its prime purpose is to provide our children with a source of fun and exercise,” says Ian Wilkinson.

MD of Aqualeaf, Paul Carmen, says: “It’s fair to say that the house and gardens of this particular property are, by anyone’s standards, simply stunning so we knew we were looking to create something special. We installed a 9.5m x 4m x 1.5m deep liner pool in just six weeks and I understand the pool has more than met the Wilkinson’s expectations. Indeed, Ian concludes: “Aqualeaf have done an excellent job and we look forward to a long hot summer to put the pool through its paces.”

The Wilkinson’s Certikin shopping list included pool fittings plus:

The filter with Vision

Highly durable and reliable filters, bobbin wound using the latest in fibreglass winding technology.

The patented 10 inch lid offers ease of maintenance

Hydraulically balanced laterals provide 15% more efficiency in filtering and backwashing saving water and back wash time.

Suitable for use with a diverse range of medias including glass and sand

Available in both top and side mount versions.

A ten-year full tank warranty for residential installations.

Dolphin puts in a top performance

The Dolphin Supreme M400 robotic cleaner delivers top of the line performance with the absolute minimum in effort and hassle. The Supreme models have a unique triple-active brushing system which eliminates algae and bacteria, reducing the need for chemicals. They provide reliable filtration in all pool conditions and have an exclusive, dual-level filtration system. Advanced technologies deliver precise scanning and cleaning efficiency all the way to the water line, in minimal time and without manual intervention. A gyroscopic navigation system inside maintains stable navigation and ensures maximum cleaning efficiency.

The M400 comes with a 18m cable, swivel, caddy and active brushing with combination bushes. It has a 2.5 hour cycle and carries a 36 months warranty.

The Pro-Pac packs a punch

The Pro-Pac Y range has an Intelligent, electronically controlled defrost that allows the units to operate reliably in air temperatures as low as -15 °C!

High efficiencies: Pro-Pac heat pumps are designed to provide an industry leading coefficient of performance, saving CO₂ and reducing operating costs.

Titanium full flow heat exchanger.

High efficiency, sound insulated, rotary (PP 8 and 12) or scroll (PP 16 and 22) compressors.

Fully ERP compliant

Digital display controls which enable easy adjustment of the pool water set point temperature and clear symbols show the actual water temperature and operational status of the unit.

Smart pool pump control – Pro-Pac can synchronise a pool pump to run only when the pool requires heating, significantly cutting down on pool pump running time. Used with a time clock that operates the pool pump for a block period, minimum pool water turnover rates are maintained.

Small footprint – the Pro-Pac range is designed with space in mind.

Three-year on-site parts and labour warranty, together with a ten year anti-corrosion warranty on the Pro-Pac casing.

Pro-Pacs also comply with the size requirements for permitted development rights (models 8 – 22).

Designed in the UK for the UK climate

Fully supported by a nationwide service network

01223 930291

www.aqualeaf.co.uk

“A swimming pool designed first and foremost for family use that will complement and not detract from the garden,” was the brief Gareth Gibbs of Wicken gave to Cambridgeshire pool builders Aqualeaf.

“We have four children under 12 years of age who all love the water,” explains Gareth. “We felt the family fun that a swimming pool would create whilst they are growing up would be priceless and create some great memories.

“When we met the team from Aqualeaf we were really impressed and immediately felt we could trust them with our project. We wanted a medium sized, outdoor, heated pool that had some shallow areas along the sides for the young ones to play but had a clear length-wise section for us to do lengths if we wanted to have races against each other. We were braced for a very costly project but we had our needs more than met and for less money than we had anticipated.”

“We completed the 9.5m x 4.5m x 1.4m deep liner pool in just seven weeks,” says MD of Aqualeaf, Paul Carman. Any hiccups along the way? “There was a soak away built at the back of the house by the previous owners when they extended it, that we were unaware of. Unfortunately, because the pool was built in the middle of January, we had some small issues with water from the house making the plaster and pool sides damp during construction which slowed the project down a bit, however, we soon got on top of the problem.”

Aqualeaf are loyal customers of Certikin and at the start of each project they turn to the UK’s number one supplier and manufacturer of wet leisure equipment with a shopping list of products. They are particularly fond of using Calorex for their H&V needs – indeed this project features a Calorex Pro-Pac 16 Heat Pump.

The pool also features Certikin’s ground-breaking OC-1 Filtration Media. The British manufactured OC-1 media is tearing up the textbook on traditional methods of entrapment filtration. OC-1 works through settlement and cleverly harnesses advances in pump technology and variable speed pumps/controllers to make massive energy savings. Using OC-1 media also reduces the head loss in the filtration system as it has more than 20 times the capacity to retain debris. This means that the designed flow rate is maintained even when the filter becomes dirty. Maintenance costs are also reduced as less backwashing is required, wasting less heated and treated water. All this whilst maintaining filtration performance standards.

Delighted with the end product, Gareth adds: “Realistically, we’ll use the pool from April through to September and probably daily during the holidays and when the weather is hot. If the kids had their way, they’d be breaking the ice to get in during winter! We are so happy with the way the pool has turned out. We are all just so excited for the air temperature to rise a bit so we can take the baby and younger ones in for a bit of a longer splash! I would absolutely recommend one!”

01223 930291

www.aqualeaf.co.uk

 

When early this spring the Hampshire pool retailer, Neptune pools were called out to valet a  pool and hot tub that they had installed last year, it gave them a chance to admire their handiwork. The family were celebrating their daughter’s sixth birthday with a pool party for family and friends and Neptune were on hand with an early morning call out to ensure it was in tip top condition for the celebrations.

There can be fewer facilities that can be added to a house for bringing a family together and creating a focus for family entertainment for all ages than a swimming pool.

Lee Campbell, MD of Neptune says: “This pool sums up for me just how much fun a family pool can offer by the provision of its shared experience. I was proud of our work, not only does the swimming pool look fantastic, but it does what it sets out to achieve and the Coverstar safety cover ensures that it is a totally safe environment when the pool is not in use.”

With two young children, safety was naturally top of the Murphy’s priority list and without hesitation Lee said: “It has to be a Coverstar then.” Lee took the clients round to view several of his existing clients’ pools complete with Coverstars and the decision was quickly made.

Work started on the 4.50m x 10.0m rectangular pool with a flat bottom profile and 1.40m water depth in June. It was constructed from standard concrete blocks with 100mm insulation to the walls and floor and finished with 50mm floor screed and 30mm wall rendering. Large corner steps were incorporated into the design to allow easy access in and out of the pool. Standard Certikin flow and return fittings were installed with 63mm flexi pipework to allow for 6hr turnover rate as the pool was to get heavy use in the summer months.

Plant was selected and included an Aquaspeed pump, Vision filter with glass media, Calorex ProPac 22X heat pump and Rainbow chlorine feeder and standard Certikin electrical controller.

The pool has in wall tracks for the pit mounted Coverstar to keep the overall look smart and clean.

The pool copings and surround needed to compliment the house and existing garden so the Murphys chose Cotswold mint sandstone from the Cranbourne stone collection and Neptune incorporated a stainless steel deck channel to remove excess water as the clients wanted to include a raised deck area adjacent to the house.

Millboard decking was chosen due to its versatility and anti-slip qualities and Neptune incorporated a bull nosed edging to the front edges. The pool and stone surround were completed by early August so the family could use their new pool, whilst Neptune continued working on the large raised deck area, which was completed in under four  weeks.

To add another dimension to the project the family chose a Caldera Geneva hot tub with a white pearl shell and slate grey cabinet which is, we hear, now Dad Norman’s favourite resting place!

Lee adds: “We chose Certikin as our first point of call as having used your equipment before, we know it is reliable and excellent quality. The staff are always friendly and can answer any questions we or the client may have. The project was a high-end installation so the client rightly expects the works and materials to match their expectations .Certikin, as our number one port of call, can be relied upon to deliver exactly what the client requires, along with with reliable back up should it be required.”

Neptune Swimming Pools

023 8090 0106

www.neptuneswimmingpools.co.uk

 

The star of all covers

Coverstar is the UK’s number one safety cover and comes with the added bonus that it can save up to 70 per cent on heating and chemical costs. It is supported by Certikin’s dedicated technical sales team who provide quotations and answer technical queries.

Coverstar is supplied with under coping, flush or top track and can either be pit (with optional pit lids available, including composite decking, flat lids or trays) or deck mounted.

Unlike other safety cover suppliers which use an industry standard vinyl, Coverstar features a far superior vinyl composite, in a range of colours.  Whereas most safety cover suppliers use sewn webbing, (which often proves to be the weak area and results in premature failure), the manufacturer has invented and patented the heat-sealed process, which prolongs the life of the cover and improves the overall operation.  This is colour matched to the Coverstar fabric to provide an aesthetically pleasing finish.

The new low profile leading edge bar (which can be exposed or fabric wrapped), creates an attractive finish. Furthermore, there is an option to hide the leading edge, again, creating an aesthetically pleasing finish.

The system is based on strength and this is echoed in the Eclipse Mechanism, which is manufactured with almost all stainless-steel components.

The sliders (traditionally the weakest part of the cover) are four times as strong as any other slider used in the industry.  Furthermore, the pulley diameter is 2”, providing five times the load bearing capacity of commonly used pulleys.

Such is the manufacturer’s confidence in the product that the cover’s mechanism comes with a 20-year limited warranty.

The new UK sourced power pack has an auto bypass valve protection and is supported by UK service and warranty.

Certikin has a team of factory-trained engineers to carry out installations, repair work and servicing.  They can also make pre-installation site visits to ensure the site is suitable to accept a Coverstar. However, for those wishing to use their own engineers, Certikin can offer initial training on-site for your engineers including full installation and trouble-shooting

For further details contact Certikin by calling 01993 777200

www.certikin.co.uk 

What do you do when space is limited but you love swimming and want a pool for exercising? You call in Certikin and install a serious bit of kit called the Fastlane.

Kay Cunningham from Staffordshire based, West Midlands Swimming Pools takes up the story: “We were approached by a family who were looking at installing a pool largely for exercise and sports purposes. They had previously tried out an Endless Pool and although they found the counter current unit exactly what they wanted, they felt the off-the-shelf pool was too shallow for their purposes and didn’t have quite the finish they were looking for.  The solution was to design a bespoke pool for them with the addition of a Fastlane counter current unit.

The Fastlane unit from Certikin is the Rolls Royce of counter current units and is designed for athletes and serious swimmers as well as lesser mortals wishing to get the most out of their swimming pool.

Having the benefit of remote control, the speed can be altered, with an optional LED display allowing monitoring of swimmers progress and speeds. There is also the option of the Fit@Home app, available for both iOS and Android devices., which gives the ability to monitor, tailor and repeat training programmes.

“The existing building, which was being used as a home office, lent itself perfectly to accommodate a 5m x 2.5m pool with a constant depth of 1.6m and adequate deck space,” adds Kay. “We took the concrete floor up and a hole was excavated. Taking advice from Certikin on the asymmetrical requirements of steps into the pool, we came up with the featured design, which not only works in accommodating the Fastlane counter current unit but also provides a practical way of entering the pool without encroaching too much into the 5m pool length.”

Kay says: “The customer was absolutely delighted with how the pool fits into the space and highly rates the Fastlane’s performance.”

Featuring the following Certikin equipment, the pool is very much stamped with the company’s hallmark:

Flow fittings including skimmer, 2 inlets, 2 low level suction points.

Certikin pool lighting

Elecro 30kW titanium heat exchanger linked to gas boiler, which also provides warm air heating via Monitair 75 unit with LPHW.

0.75hp Swimflo pump and 18” high rate sand filter

Insulated blockwork and render construction with 1.5mm onsite Persia blue mosaic lining.

More Information

Swimming Pools Midlands | 01543 677476 | westmidspools@btinternet.com | www.westmids-pools.co.uk

 Life in the Fast Lane

What sets the Fastlane apart from other units is that the turbulence-free water stream is wider than the swimmer’s body and deeper than any swim stroke, yet it is narrow enough not to impinge on other swimmers. Unlike jetted alternatives, the Fastlane generates a wide block of crystal clear, bubble- free and completely adjustable water flow, delivering the fastest, smoothest swim current (a necessity for any serious swimmer) available in any swimming machine.

Whether training to be an Olympic swimmer or simply swimming for the joy of it, a Fastlane turns a swimming pool into a health club. Athletes love the adjustable speed swim current and, for those in training mode, it comes with an optional 6inch high visibility digital LED display.  Children love it too because it’s plain fun!  It’s current is adjustable between 4.04 minutes and 1:14 per 100m pace.

The Fastlane has two parts: a remotely located hydraulic power unit that supplies hydraulic fluid to the swim unit in the pool. The current is controlled by a remote control or the Fit@Home app.  Simple hydraulics means that no electricity is required poolside.

It’s suitable for almost any pool – free form or rectangular: gunite, vinyl or fibreglass; new construction or retrofit. The required minimum water depth is 0.9m. It’s particularly suitable for small swimming pools as it lets you swim for as long as you like without turning.

Perched on a hillside in the village of Claines, in the heart of Worcestershire, this striking swimming pool offers a jaw dropping view of the Malvern Hills. Thanks to the pool’s stunning colour change light system, which adds a beauty of its own, the view is one that can be appreciated both day and night.

Refurbished last winter by Gloucestershire based pool experts, Leisure Pools Ltd, the 52 x 23 ft old kidney-shaped pool was on-site lined by the Certikin team. Leisure Pools’ MD, Peter Hooper, recommended on site lining, not just for its robust and durable nature but also its ability to accommodate complex shapes, steps and ledges. The pool lining took just seven days to complete. The pool is heated with two Calorex Pro-Pac heat pumps.

 

Shining a light on innovation

When it comes to bringing you the most innovative, energy saving products, Certikin is the industry’s leading light and in no other product sector is this truer than lighting. Indeed, one guaranteed way of reducing running costs on a pool, at the same time as enhancing its ambience, is by the installation of LED lighting.

Equipped with three Sylvania colour change lights, this pool demonstrates just how important lighting is in adding mood and effect. Offeringup to 25,000 hours lamp lifetime, Certikin’sSylvania PAR56 LED is an economical, highquality underwater light for swimming pools andfountains. By combining high powered LEDs ofred, green and blue and fixed white colours, withan internal microprocessor, the light is capable ofgenerating the full spectrum of colours to stunning effect. It can be operated in a continuous colour changing mode, or fixed at any desired colour by briefly switching off and back on again. An identical shape to an incandescent PAR56, it is easy to retrofit. An optional remote control and receiver is available.

The Certikin LT LED light offers a staggering lamp life of up to 100,000 hours, that’s about 11 years if left on permanently! They also use less than 10 per cent of the energy used by traditional 300W pool lights.

The Certikin LED Underwater lights are environmentally friendly thanks to their long-life expectancy and energy efficiency. Available in either a white light or a multi-coloured light unit (six fixed colours and six colour sequences) where a choice of fixed colour or automatic colour sequencing can be used to create a range of different effects. Certikin manufactures the industry standard PU9 and PU6 underwater lights in either LED (white and colour change) or 300w and they are available for concrete, liner or prefabricated pools.

The Certikin LT and Sylvania LED PAR 56 bulbs can be retro-fitted into any existing light designed to use the PAR 56 design. They make an upgrade to LED technology easy and are the obvious choice for discerning customers.

Just 100mm in diameter, the LumiPlus Mini LED offers intense illumination and high energy efficiency. It is available in a pure white finish or a stainless steel effect. Colour change versions are available and can be controlled via a control panel and remote control unit.

For further information on Certikin’s extensive lighting range please contact our Pools Division by calling 01993 777200

Leisure Pools Ltd | 01684 292211 | leisure-pools.co.uk

The choice of pool fittings can make or break the overall impression of a pool, as this installation by Poolstore in Worcestershire graphically illustrates. Adding the finishing touch, Certikin’s beautiful Optimus range of black fittings blend seamlessly with the pool’s grey black vinyl liner to give a sleek black slate effect.

Veering away from traditional blue, the owner of this stunning 7.32m x 3.66m hopper pool wanted something a little bit different, so he embraced the dark side and chose the stunning Elegance vinyl liner from the Certikin Touch range.

The range is designed to offer the appearance and texture of natural stone. By combining high quality, thicker than standard (2.0mm as opposed to 1.5mm) vinyl with the latest manufacturing technique of embossing and engraving, the design offers both aesthetic beauty and a very pleasing touch. It’s also highly functional as the Elegance design has an anti-slip option which complies with Cat C of the required DIN standard. Like all vinyls in the Touch range, the Elegance is protected by the Alkorplan 3000 multilayer lacquering system for durability and longevity.

The pool’s owner, Philip Orford says: “I’m incredibly pleased with the liner as it has a very high-quality look and feel. Being able to quickly heat the pool to 32 degrees is important to me. Thanks to the benefits of the heavy-duty Elegance vinyl, I am able to do that quickly and safely. The contractors were efficient and friendly and did an excellent job. Despite the price differential, I would highly recommend this superior grade liner over and above the standard.”

Complementing the eye-catching liner, is Certikin’s Optimus range of metallic grey and black flow fittings. Designed specifically for dark coloured liner and concrete pools, the Optimus plastic skimmer extension throat, wall inlet, vacuum point and main drain (with anti-vortex grille) give the pool an uninterrupted appearance. With the popularity of salt chlorinators on the increase, Optimus offers the ideal solution for those looking for corrosion free flow fittings. Philip adds: “The black fittings work very well and give the pool a high-end finish. We are absolutely delighted with the whole project. It has surpassed our expectations and given us a summer of fun and we look forward to many more.”

“The reason we use Certikin is because they are always able to meet our customers’ needs, regardless of the size or demands of the project. In this case the customer was very specific in what he required and the Certikin sales team were super efficient in providing quotations and recommendations for the project. We have had very positive feedback from all our customers regarding the professionalism of the Certikin installation team and the accommodating manner in which they carry out the work. This adds up to a productive and efficient working relationship between ourselves, our supplier (Certikin) and the end user.” Jason Fidler, General Manager of Poolstore

For all liner and pool equipment enquiries, contact Certikin International 01993 778855 | info@certikin.co.uk | certikin.co.uk

The juxtaposition of a stunning Niveko monopool against the backdrop of this sensational Grade II listed home in North West London, makes for an arresting sight.

The owner of this des res called upon the services of family-run, Mill Hill-based pool retailer, Unipools, to create a “top of the range swimming pool” to provide a source of exercise, fun and relaxation for his young family.

Surveying the site, Unipools’ MD, Selwyn Mindel, recommended the eye-catching NIVEKO monopool, to satisfy the owner’s requirement for a premium quality pool and help overcome the difficulties presented by the property’s restricted access.

Supplied in the UK by Certikin International, the installation of the stunning Czech manufactured monopool, measuring 11m by 3.7m, was challenging. As predicted, the lorry carrying the Niveko on its back, was unable to navigate the property’s narrow lane so Selwyn took control, supervising the delivery by driving ahead and directing the lorry as far as it could go. The pool was then unloaded on the road side and a crane brought in to lift the pool into the property’s beautiful walled garden. To reach its final destination, two trailers were used to leap-frog it into position.

A pre-prepared hole, on the site of an old swimming pool and tennis court, was waiting to receive the top-level skimmer pool with corner steps. A state-of-the-art pool house and gym were constructed alongside the pool.

“The NIVEKO has surpassed my family’s expectations,” says the delighted owner, Phillip Jones. “We love its simplicity and clean lines. We had a good idea of what we wanted our pool to look like, but it was not very specific, so we welcomed the advice and recommendations given by the experts at Unipools. Despite the complexity of the job, Unipools went out of their way to minimise disruption and finish the project within the given time frame. If I can offer one piece of advice, it’s to always call in specialists who know what they’re doing. Unipools’ guidance and experience proved invaluable.”