Mermaid — Pools for Life, established 1981
Outdoor concrete pool in Tunbridge Wells with porcelain terrace and built-in steps

Mermaid Leisure · Swimming pool design & construction

Bespoke concrete swimming pools

A swimming pool shaped around the property, rather than a property shaped around a pool.

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A pool considered as a whole.

Reinforced concrete gives the design room to respond to the garden, the way you swim and the finish you want. The shell, steps, surroundings and plant are considered together.

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Decisions to discuss with Mermaid

  • Pool dimensions, depth and steps
  • Ground conditions and structural design
  • Heating, filtration and the pool cover
  • Stone surrounds and the finished waterline
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Completed Mermaid projects.

What you don’t see

The best pools look effortless.
Building them isn’t.

The finished pool is only part of the story. Ground conditions, the shell and the systems behind the water all need to work together.

Mermaid pool under construction, showing reinforcing mesh, blockwork and the team working beside the house
Before the water: reinforcing mesh and the pool shell on a Mermaid build.
A Mermaid worker in branded workwear finishing a newly laid concrete pool floor
A Mermaid team member finishing the concrete floor. Work that disappears beneath the finished pool.

Not theory.
Decisions made on real sites.

Biddenden ↗In-depth structural testing, then a reshaped rectangular pool with a cast corner step and perimeter ledge. Pressure, soak and dye testing at every stage.Matfield ↗A monolithic concrete shell, crystal filtration with UV and salt, and double frost-protected heating for extended seasonal use.Littlestone ↗Geological testing and tide monitoring before work began, a watertight retaining wall during construction, and regular arboriculturist inspections.Construction photography from Mermaid’s own website ↗

The people behind the pools

A pool is a big decision.
You should know who’s building it.

Mermaid has been family-run since 1981. Today Steven and James lead the business, carrying forward the experience built across three generations. The value of that experience is not simply the number of years. It is knowing who is responsible for your project.

Meet the people behind Mermaid
Eight members of the Mermaid construction team in workwear beside their branded vans on site
The Mermaid team, on site. The people behind the finished result.
Established 1981SPATA award winnersDesign · build · aftercareLondon & the South East

Before you begin

Questions about your pool project.

What affects the cost of a swimming pool?

The site, access, size, construction, finishes and equipment all shape the scope. Mermaid’s project records show different specifications for different properties. Discuss your own site for a project-specific proposal; there is no standard price published here.

How long does swimming pool construction take?

A programme depends on the property and the work involved. The Tunbridge Wells concrete pool was completed within four months, but that is a recorded project outcome, not a promised timescale for every pool.

Do you design, build and look after the pool?

Mermaid’s process covers consultation, design and specification, construction, commissioning and handover. Ongoing maintenance and servicing are also available.

Can an older swimming pool be refurbished?

Yes. Mermaid’s Biddenden, Brenchley and Sevenoaks projects retained existing structures after assessment. Testing establishes what can be kept and whether refurbishment is appropriate.

Where does Mermaid work?

London and the South East, including Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex. Tell the team where your property is when discussing the project.

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