Category: Pool Planning Guides

Drained pool with the rock feature and walls stripped back during a pool renovation

BY Kwik Pools November 1, 2026 Comments (0)

Gunite Pool: Cost, Lifespan and Repairs Explained

A gunite pool is sprayed concrete over steel. Learn how it is built, how long the shell and marbelite finish last, common repairs and cost drivers.

A round steel-frame above ground pool with blue water on a level lawn in a Cape Town back garden, with a small sand filter pump unit and a ladder beside it

BY Kwik Pools October 26, 2026 Comments (0)

Above Ground Pools: Types, Prices and Is One Right for You?

Above ground pools explained: inflatable, frame and steel-wall types, SA prices, levelling the base, safety rules and above ground pool vs inground.

A pool with shallow discoloured water, a hose and surrounding railings.

BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Pool Safety Barrier Checklist: Gates, Nets and Everyday Access

A pool safety barrier checklist should help you find routes a child could use to reach the water and act on defects immediately. Check gates, the complete barrier line, net or safety-cover fittings and everyday household access. If protection is damaged

A rectangular pool filled with blue water beside lawn and paving.

BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Pool Volume Calculator: Litres Before You Dose

For a pool volume calculator, litres are a useful output only when the shape and depth you enter are reliable. Measure the water space in metres, choose a suitable geometric model and use an average depth that represents the whole floor.