Pool care advice from Cape Town's fibreglass & mosaic specialists

Can you drain a pool in Cape Town under water restrictions? When you should (and shouldn’t), the risks, and how to drain a pool safely without damage.

Fibreglass pools are the lowest-maintenance option — if you care for them right. Your Cape Town guide to chemicals, cleaning and what NOT to do.

Black spots or stains in your pool? Learn to tell black algae from metal and organic stains, how to remove each, and how to stop them coming back.

Green pool water? Follow our step-by-step Cape Town guide to clear algae fast, balance your water and stop it coming back — plus when to call a pro.

Cracks in your Cape Town pool? Learn what causes pool cracks, how they’re repaired, which are serious, and when a fibreglass reline is the real fix.

Thinking of converting your concrete or marbelite pool to fibreglass in Cape Town? Costs, process, benefits and whether it’s worth it — explained.

Solar panels vs heat pumps for Cape Town pools — realistic ZAR pricing, what ‘warm’ actually means in our climate, the south-easter penalty, and which heating setup makes sense for families, hosts and rental owners.

Cape Town’s pool cover market is a confusing place. A nine-year pool specialist breaks down safety covers, thermal blankets and slatted automatics — what each actually does, real ZAR pricing, and what to buy at R3k, R30k or R100k.

Salt-water pools are chlorine pools — they just make the chlorine onsite. A Cape Town pool specialist breaks down real conversion costs, equipment lifespan, coastal-air realities, and who should not convert.