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1. On-site design consultation
Whether we are carrying out the whole construction process ourselves, or whether we are working with you on a “semi-DIY” basis, the process always starts with an on-site design consultation,
for which we charge £400 + travel + VAT (UK only, £200 + VAT in London).
Our experience of this is that it always helps to bring alive your
vision of what you want.
By talking this
through with you, we are able to explain the different practical
possibilities, and your dream takes its first steps to becoming a
reality.
At the end of the
design consultation we will have all the materials and information
necessary to carry out the design process back in the office.
After the design consultation we produce a report covering site dimensions and environmental conditions with supporting photography. Based upon our design discussions we also provide a more accurate idea of the costs and options involved.
2.
Design Stage
The next step is to proceed to the full design stage.
We will produce a
concept 2D design and communicate with you by email and
phone to finalise this so that you are happy to proceed.
Once the concept
2D design is agreed we create a 3D model. We then show you
this in person, or email you a video walk-through, which you can
easily play on your computer. At this stage we will also give you a
more accurate estimate of the construction costs involved.
The 3D model is an integral part of our design process as it
enables you to see your vision as virtual reality,
looking from different angles and perspectives to get a
real sense of the final result. The 3D model also helps our construction team get a very
clear vision of what they are building.
The construction
team will also receive all the detailed design documentation to
build your natural pool exactly to our specific requirements, and you will
receive a presentation folder with this documentation.
3.
Construction Stage
Our construction
team will carry out the construction precisely to our schedule and
specifications, and this takes 4-6 weeks to complete.
Depending on the season the pool will be ready to swim
in within 2-3 weeks.
It is also
possible to carry out the construction on a "semi-DIY" basis. This service is
available to anyone who wishes to carry out some of the construction
work themselves or using local contractors, for example excavation
or building the dividing wall. We then install the specialist
components such as the liner, pumps, filters and plants. In a "semi-DIY"
project we supervise the whole construction process to ensure that
everything proceeds according to plan, and are always available to
answer any questions you may have.
Maintenance
We will always be
in touch after the construction and are as excited as you are to see
your natural swimming pool growing and maturing over the following months
and years.
We offer
maintenance as an additional service to design and construction.
The maintenance
required for a natural swimming pool is much lower than for a conventional swimming pool as nature itself carries out the cleaning
service.
We recommend we carry out a twice-yearly service to
remove sediments and to check the equipment, as well taking care of
proportional growth of suitable plants. We can also visit more
regularly if you wish.
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