FAQs Archive | Harlequin Swimming Pools

Q: I think my pool may be leaking — can you help?

Yes. A dropping water level is one of the most common and most deceptive problems we are called to, and we are well equipped to track it down. We use specialist leak detection and pressure testing to locate the source reliably — whether that is a fitting, a gasket, or pipework under pressure — and then carry out a lasting but cost-effective repair. If you suspect a leak, a call to the office is the best starting point.

Q: Can you add an automatic cover to an existing pool?

In most cases, yes — provided the pool is rectangular, or can be made so. An automatic cover runs along straight tracks, so a rectangular shape is needed; where a pool isn’t quite there, it can often be adapted to suit as part of the work. Retrofitting a cover usually involves creating a cover pit, running the necessary channels, and lifting and reinstating copings and paving — all work our own team carry out. Because we manage the whole installation in-house, we can warrant it and remain your single point of contact for the cover afterwards.

Q: Can you replace just the liner?

Yes — and it is one of the most effective ways to transform the appearance of a pool. We carry out any remedial repairs to the walls and floor first, replace the in-wall fittings as needed, and install the new liner — bag or on-site — to last.

Q: What are my options for a new liner?

Most refurbishments come down to one of two liner choices, and we are happy to fit either. A preformed bag liner is made to your pool’s measurements at the factory in heavy-duty 30-gauge material and fitted on site — a cost-effective, durable and long-proven solution that suits the great majority of pools, and one we install week in, week out. An on-site liner is our premium option: welded and finished in the pool itself, it gives a richer, more tailored result and a deeper, more inviting water colour. Both are reinforced PVC membranes built to last; the right choice comes down to budget, pool shape and the finish you are after, and we will give you an honest steer.

Q: Do you carry out the landscaping and surrounds as well?

We do, and for an outdoor pool it matters as much as anything below ground. A well-finished surround turns a pool into an elegant part of the garden rather than a feature dropped into it. Our designers and landscapers work alongside the pool team so the finished setting feels of a piece, and we offer a range of edge finishes — coping stones, paving, decking and stone terracing — along with pathways, changing areas and pool lighting for evening use. The landscaping is carried out by experienced craftsmen, so the finish around the pool is every bit as considered as the pool itself.