What we do
From digging a new pool to fixing the pump on an old one.
- New builds
Gunite pools
We spray concrete over a steel frame, so the pool can be any shape and depth your garden has room for. It takes longer than dropping in a shell, and it lasts.
Ask us about this - For older pools
Fibreglass lining
If your marble pool is rough underfoot, stained or losing plaster, we can line it in fibreglass. It's smooth, and much easier to keep clean.
Ask us about this - The classic finish
Marbelite
Marble plaster on a cement base, the finish on most Cape Town pools. The colour you pick decides what shade of blue the water looks.
Ask us about this - Tired or damaged pools
Renovations
Cracks, leaks, loose tiles, faded plaster. We've taken on pools in a terrible state and got them looking good and holding water again.
Ask us about this - Supplied and fitted
Pumps and filters
When the pump starts groaning or the water won't clear, we'll fit a pump and filter that suit the size of your pool, and plumb them in properly.
Ask us about this - Less chlorine to buy
Salt chlorinators
A salt chlorinator makes chlorine from salt in the water. You buy a lot less chlorine, and the water is kinder on your eyes and skin.
Ask us about this
The finishing work
What goes into a pool once the concrete is done.
01 Interior finishes
Marbelite in a colour you choose, or a fibreglass lining. Colours look different under water, so we bring samples you can see wet.
02 Mosaics
The band of tiles along the waterline takes the most wear. We lay them straight, grout them properly and help you pick ones that won't date.
03 Coping
The stone edge where everyone sits with their feet in the water. We bed it down properly so it doesn't lift or crack.
04 Pumps and filters
Matched to how much water your pool holds. Too big wastes electricity. Too small and the water never quite clears.
05 Leak repairs
Topping up more than the wind and sun can explain? You probably have a leak. We'll find it, fix it and show you what was wrong.
06 Maintenance
Regular visits to keep the water clean and the equipment running, for houses, blocks of flats and guest houses.
How we build a new pool
01 Site visit and quote
We come round, measure up, check how a digger will get in and talk about how you want to use the pool. Then we send you a written quote. It costs you nothing.
02 Digging
We mark out the shape and dig it to depth. Cape soil can be anything from soft sand to solid rock, and this is where we find out which one you've got.
03 Steel
Steel bars are tied into a frame and lifted off the ground, so the concrete can cover them completely. It's what stops the shell cracking years from now.
04 Shell and plumbing
The gunite is sprayed onto the steel and shaped by hand. The pipes go in and get pressure tested. Then the concrete is left to cure, and we don't rush it.
05 Finishes
Marbelite or fibreglass on the inside, then the waterline tiles and coping. This is the week it starts to look like your pool.
06 Fill and handover
We fill it, balance the water and set up the pump, filter and chlorinator. Then we show you how it all works, and it's yours.
And then you swim.
How we build a new pool
The most important work happens before there's any water in it.
Why people call us
You'll always know who's in your garden.
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A free quote, in writing
We look at your garden or your pool before we give you a price. It's written down and split into parts, so you can see what you're paying for.
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The same team every day
Zvina and the team do the work themselves. You won't meet a new face every week, and there's always someone you can phone.
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Ask the people we've worked for
We'll give you the names and numbers of customers in Hout Bay, Constantia and Camps Bay. Phone them and ask how it went.
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We stay after it's built
Once your pool is done we can service it, fix it and replace parts as they wear out. One number to call for all of it.
Our work
Pools we've built and fixed around Cape Town.
ConstantiaGunite pool 
Camps BayPool renovation 
Hout BayMarbelite finish 
BishopscourtFibreglass lining 
BloubergMosaics and coping
What our customers say
“Mr Zvinairo has been the best pool service that my block of flats has had the pleasure of engaging in all the years that I have lived here. Always courteous, on time, rain or shine, and our pool has never been more enjoyable.”
Chairperson, Upper East Side, Cape Town
“They changed my marble pool to fibreglass and the pool looks amazing. He did a great job, I'm very impressed with his work. Honest and trustworthy, with his team there's nothing to worry about.”
Mark, Constantia
“Thank you for excellent service. Michael has been dealing with my pool for many years and knows the right person to call in an emergency. Thank you Zvina of Sychron Pools for your very prompt service.”
Gillian Kellond, Hout Bay
“He renovated my pool. It was in terrible condition when he came to inspect it. He's honest and trustworthy, his price is reasonable, and when it comes to pools he knows what he's doing. I highly recommend him.”
Frederick, Camps Bay
Questions
Things people usually ask us first.
What's the difference between gunite, fibreglass and Marbelite?
Gunite is how the pool is built: concrete sprayed over steel. Marbelite and fibreglass are what goes on the inside. Marbelite is a marble plaster that comes in different colours. Fibreglass is a smooth lining, and it's a common way to redo an older pool. Once we've seen yours, we'll tell you which makes sense.
My pool's in a bad way. Do I need a new one?
Probably not. A lot of our work is bringing old pools back: relining, replastering, new tiles and coping, fixing leaks. If yours really does need rebuilding, we'll show you why before we quote for it.
Do you work in my area?
If you're in the Western Cape, yes. We've worked in Hout Bay, Constantia, Camps Bay, Bishopscourt, Blouberg and Kuils River, and plenty of places in between.
Is the quote actually free?
Yes. We come out, have a look and send you a price. If you decide not to go ahead, you don't owe us anything.
Can you just fix my pump?
Yes, we do small jobs too: pumps, filters, salt chlorinators and leaking pipes. We also look after pools on a regular schedule for houses, flats and guest houses.
What's the quickest way to get hold of you?
WhatsApp us on 073 710 8828. If you send a couple of photos of the pool, we can give you a rough idea sooner. You can also call 072 934 7744.
Get a quote
Tell us about your pool.
Send us your details and a bit about the job. We'll get back to you, come and have a look, and give you a price. It won't cost you anything.
Rather just chat? WhatsApp 073 710 8828