Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies our buildings?
Pinelog are a company based in Bakewell UK.
They manufacture buildings of all sorts both domestic and commercial and have been doing so for the past 30 years.
Scotia Pools & Leisure buildings are proud to be their sole distributor of domestic Pool and Leisure buildings in Scotland.
Do Scotia Pools build bespoke pools?
Yes we build bespoke pools and buildings we have our own Architects and Designers.
Who are Scotia Spas?
A subsidiary company of Scotia Pools who supply Spas, hot tubs from Marquis Spas some of the best spas around from a North American company who have been producing some of the easiest to maintain and most environmentally friendly Spas around.
Who are Scotia Technologies?
A subsidiary company of Scotia Pools supplying everything from lighting, heating, sound and vision plus full automation.
We have 30 years experience in this part of the market.
How long do Pinelog indoor pool buildings last?
Indefinitely - with the pressure treatment we use, Pinelog buildings should last a lifetime... as thousands of log cabins and timber construction buildings in Scandinavia have. For complete peace of mind we also provide a ten-year guarantee against faulty materials and structural defects.
What does the price for an indoor pool package include?
The price is fully inclusive of foundations, pool building, swimming pool and equipment, dehumidification, lighting, heating and flooring. Scotia Pools take complete responsibility for the installation, from the initial site survey through to the final commissioning on completion.
What are the average running costs and is the pool easy to maintain?
As a guide, a 30ft x 12ft (9m x 3.6m) indoor swimming pool, run on electric Economy 7 would cost in the region of £1,200 per annum, less than £25 per week. This is assuming that the pool is to be used every day of the year. Existing customers tell us that when they have got used to maintaining their indoor pool, on average they spend about half an hour each week cleaning the pool, checking the chemical levels and the filtration system.
Does an indoor swimming pool always need Planning Permission?
In Scotland it is normal to get planning Permission and a Building warrant for a Pool and Building.
Planning Permission and Building Warrant are necessary and we will take care of the application on your behalf.
Can a Scotia Pool swimming pool building have the same external appearance as the house and can it be attached?
Scotia Pools design and build fully insulated traditional pool halls with external finishes in stone, brick, or render etc. These can be either freestanding or linked onto existing dwellings. Examples of these are shown on this website.
Can the buildings be any size?
You will see that the indoor pool collection includes a wide range of attractive buildings with different finishes and sizes. However, as buildings are manufactured in Derbyshire, we can offer great flexibility and can build a variety of styles and sizes. Additional doors, roof glazing, styles of windows, extensions for saunas, spas etc are all catered for and designed into the building in our architects' department. This is a service that our customers expect and one we are pleased to be able to provide.
Can we landscape and light your Garden?
Yes we can we work closely with a couple of good landscape companies plus our own Scotia Technologies can link the lighting in to compliment your project.
Do Scotia Pools carry out installations in my area?
We install indoor and outdoor swimming pools throughout Scotland.
How long does it take to build a pool?
12-16 weeks plus planning and Building warrant see below:
Site Survey - Week 1
Once Scotia Pools have been chosen, your site needs to be surveyed in detail before the build. If your property is on a low water table and you would be surprised how many are you may need to resort to extra strengthening for your pool such as piles, but we can advise on this.
At this point we need to obtain planning permission and a building warrant that is very dependant on local regions 6-12 weeks is not unusual.
Choosing Finishes - Week 1 - 4
Now is the time to make decisions about pool shape, pool cover, tile finishes, surrounding tiles, stone or slates, filtration system, eco-options, landscaping and pool plant housing to create your final pool. It just isn't possible to take too much time on this. Get it right. The last thing anyone wants is a change of mind later on.
Excavation - Week 2 - 3 (Takes about 2 weeks)
The area that we have planning permission for will be fenced off for Health and safety reasons.
Digging the hole for your swimming pool takes approximately two weeks during which time heavy diggers and trucks will move the earth in your garden to create your pool. This is when it looks at its worst and this is the time when you need to remember the vision.
Pool shell - Week 4 - 5 (Takes about 1-2 weeks)
The concrete shell for your pool is then laid down. At Scotia Pools, we normally use a concrete foundation with block work walls or for complicated shapes we use a spray concrete method which allows us to create a shell that is hard, smooth and able to create seamless free from edges, if required.
Curing - Week 6 - 10 (Takes about 2-4 weeks depending on method)
Once down the concrete needs to cure for 14-30 days depending on the method in order to create a hard box this is completely solid so there's nothing to do on the actual pool whilst this is happening. However, the building any hard landscaping can be done during this time in order to minimise disruption once the pool is filled and working.
Pool Plant, Copings, Waterproof Render and Tiling - Week 11 - 15 (Takes about 2-4 weeks depending on method)
Once the curing is complete waterproofing, rendering and tiling or lining of the whole pool can be carried out, along with the copings around the edge of the pool in order to keep the pool clean.
This is when your pool really starts to look special and you can start to feel it all coming together. Landscaping and personalising your pool are when your individuality comes in and it now depends on what your budget is. The pool liner or tiles give the pool its character and daily, the advances make it look more like your dream.
Your pool plant equipment is installed and wired up to the pool ready for firing up once the water's in.
Pool is Filled, Testing and Handover - week 16 (About a week)
During this week your pool is filled, heated, tested for security and that everything is working exactly as it should be before a full and final handover. All that remains is for you to sit back, relax and start pouring the wine, beer or soft drinks for the kids.
So that's it. Overall, your pool should take between 12-16 weeks plus planning and building warrant to build depending on weather and any challenges encountered during the build process.