Build Your Own Natural Swimming Pond

Training
Knowledge is key to everything Mountain Pools do, and building a natural swimming pool is no exception. You may have a good knowledge of DIY or selfbuild which will stand you in good stead but this is one of the larger undertakings you may ever commit to - don’t do it without back-up.

Your first port of call should be to enrol on a Mountain Pools training day. These can be arranged for individuals or groups and cost £210.00 per person with a discount for larger numbers. Mountain Pools do not supply kits of parts unless the individual can demonstrate their understanding of the tasks involved, you have too much to lose not to get it right!

The training day covers both theoretical and practical information. An average day would cover:
An introduction to the concepts of natural swimming pools / natural swimming ponds.
Water quality issues - making sure it’s safe.
Site survey, Design, construction techniques and component selection.
Creating biological filters and plant selection.
Visiting the MP demonstration natural swimming pond with discussion of techniques used with emphasis on potential problem areas.
Practical demonstration on control and monitoring of a natural swimming pool.
Discussion regarding maintenance issues.

Naturally there’s plenty of time for questions and discussion of particular points or ideas you may wish to raise. Most people leave the training day with their heads bursting with ideas. The next stage is to carry out a full site survey. You will have received a form within your information from the training day that covers the questions that must be answered before any work is carried out. Then it’s a matter of designing the natural swimming pool you desire. During all these stages,Mountain Pools are only a phone call away. When you only have once chance to get it right, you need someone to talk through unsure areas to clarify the mind.


Installation manual
TRAINING

Once you have formulated what you want, Mountain Pools can then begin the process of a making it work. They will size the components you need, finalise positions for installing pumps, valves, skimmers and pipe runs, calculate liner sizes, recommend planting schemes, and put it all together in an installation manual for your natural swimming pond.


Kit of parts
With the design finalised, MP will order the parts required for your installation. All items that fit within your pump housing will be pre-cut and ready for installation. MP will make sure you have the correct valve in the correct place, whether it’s to control a waterfall or simply to isolate the pump for maintenance. All you need to do is get the job done!

MP will not suggest this is an easy undertaking, but with the correct knowledge and a programme to follow, you will complete your pond within a few months at a fraction of the cost of using a professional installer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT : Tim Gunning 01544 260 447 or 07974 658678