Spasa Victoria Member Directory

PART THREE • POOL AND SPA BUILDERS & INSTALLERS TODAY, THERE IS A POOL OR SPA FOR EVERY LOCATION, EVERY STYLE AND EVERY BUDGET. Pools and spas can be any shape or size. They can be above-ground, in-ground, outdoor, indoor, concrete, fibreglass or vinyl-lined. Whatever type you choose, there is a SPASAVIC member with the appropriate expertise, and more importantly, the appropriate level of customer service and professionalism to support it. CONCRETE POOLS Concrete pools and spas have been around since Roman times. They can be custom built for any location. They can be installed in-ground or above-ground and can include islands, swimouts, pebble beaches, split levels, cantilevering and infinity edge. Concrete also offers the widest range of surface finishes. Paint, pebblecrete, marblesheen, fibreglass, vinyl, tiles or quartz-coloured cement render can all create spectacular results. Of course, concrete construction is complex and to do it properly takes time. Most concrete pool builders quote around 6 weeks to completion. FIBREGLASS POOLS Without doubt, the fastest growing sector of the pool market - fibreglass pools - have benefitted from recent advances in technology. They are now a high-tech manufactured product that offers a combination of finish, features, style and colour to the highest standards. You can see exactly what you are buying beforehand and installation time is measured in days not weeks. PREFABRICATED AND VINYL- LINED POOLS Not to be confused with the above-ground vinyl-clad pool, these pools are often found in major international resorts. Set in the ground or partly exposed, they can be prefabricated or constructed on site. The vinyl membrane is tailor-made to the pool shape and vacuum fitted for a tough, smooth and easily maintained interior lining. Colour, pattern and shape choices are endless and most liners are chemically treated to resist algae. Installation is quick and transportation is simple, making them especially popular in country regions. ABOVE-GROUND POOLS Still the most affordable option, these pools provide many people with their first taste of pool ownership. Timber decking and landscaping make them look spectacular. Some can be partly installed below ground but always seek the manufacturer’s advice first as the pool needs to be specifically engineered for this purpose. COMMERCIAL POOLS A growing number of diverse commercial facilities now include a pool or spa. Once it was just municipal pools and major aquatic centres. Now many town-houses and apartment complexes, swim schools, resorts, retirement villages, schools and colleges, motels, hotels and health farms have them. Then there’s the aquaculture industry with fish farms, hydroponics, etc. Every commercial task is unique and complex and should only be undertaken by fully qualified technicians. SPAS AND SWIM-SPAS The Belgian town of Spa was famous for its healing hot springs and today, medical professionals still recommend a soak in aerated water at 37°C to relax muscles and improve circulation. For the elderly, the warmth and low-impact exercise is especially valuable for reviving stiffer joints and weaker limbs. Usually concrete, fibreglass or acrylic, they can be in-ground or portable and come in every shape and size, with an astounding range of features and options. RENOVATIONS Every housing boom is usually accompanied by a surge in renovations. Most concrete pool and spa builders offer this service and some specialise in it. Fibreglass can also be used to cover old concrete and even fibreglass pools can be renovated. Dropping in a vinyl liner is also a very popular way to bring an old pool up to date. The following directory of SPASAVIC Pool & Spa Builders and installers is designed to help you find the builder or installer who is best able to assist you. MEMBER 2020 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE SHOWCASE & DIRECTORY OF MEMBERS 46