Brenchley, Kent · Refurbishment
A deteriorating shell, brought back to life
What the client wanted
Transform an unused, deteriorating concrete pool into a safe, stunning, low-maintenance family space.
The finished result
A full transformation achieved through refurbishment rather than rebuild.
Mermaid’s original project record ↗The decisions behind the result
Every site asks
something different.
The challenge
Establishing whether the old shell was structurally sound enough to keep.
How Mermaid solved it
Concrete coring, crush testing and geotechnical assessment — then a low-freeboard modern pool at a constant 1.35m depth for family games.
What changed. What we kept.
Before · The brief
- Unused, deteriorating concrete pool
- Uncertainty over whether the shell could be saved
- Space needed a more family-friendly layout
After · The result
- Refurbishment rather than a full rebuild
- Concrete and ground assessed before works
- Constant 1.35m depth, new finishes, lighting and slatted cover
A full transformation achieved through refurbishment rather than rebuild.
Read the Brenchley case studyTechnical proof
The specification.
- Dimensions
- 10m × 5.5m
- Depth
- 1.35m constant
- Volume
- 80m³
- Construction
- Existing reinforced concrete shell, cast square steps
- Heating
- Norsup 26kW air source heat pump with Froststat protection
- Filtration
- 650mm Norsup filter, in-house crystal water setup
- Finish
- Danebury sandstone, granite finish, RGB lighting, slatted cover
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
Considering something similar?
Talk to the team that built it.
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