Work with me one on one.
I consult and coach people all over the world, from my home town to pacific islands, giving them DIY natural swimming pools plans and expert guidance on how to build their natural pools.
Don’t just wing it with YouTube videos and amateur advice. Work with a professional and get expert advice for your pool and your context. I will give you all my years of hard-won knowledge, IP and expertise.Â
The Process
Online Intake Session
In this session, you share with me your vision and I will help you figure out your best design options and understand how to achieve this within your budget.
I will then explain all the fundamentals of the chosen design approach and how we would go about it. I will share all my industry secrets on how to keep the water crystal clear and the maintenance tasks very low. All I need is an aerial photograph (google maps/earth) and photographs of your space. Everything can be done online and remotely.
Follow-Up Sessions
As your project progresses you can schedule online consultation sessions which are charged pro-rata. Some clients don’t require any and some choose to have a few depending on their level of expertise and the complexity of the project.
Technical Plan
Everything you need to know to build your pool. Shell dimensions, plumbing schematic, wetland design and dimensions, flow rates & pump spec, pre-filtration design. Planting list. Material supply list. Everything!
Material Supply List
I will supply you with a list of all materials needed, which spec you need, and where to source them all at trade prices*. This can amount to a saving of R10 000 - R20 000.
*I can only arrange suppliers and trade prices in South Africa.
Ongoing Coaching Support
I will answer all your questions on WhatsApp about your build. These take the form of 1-3 min questions and replies. Sometimes I might include a small diagram or amendment to highlight a technical point etc. Usually, voice notes are the easiest and quickest way to respond.
Technical Plan
The technical plan is based on your unique pool design and site context as well as your climate. Different contexts require different technologies. This is also dictated by your budget and your maintenance expectations.
Note: This does not include engineering specs such as concrete mixing rations, wall thickness, or steel specification. This may require an engineer depending on the design.
The Devil is in the Details
It breaks my heart when I see months of work and financial cost that people spend building natural pools only for them to fail, if not initially, then after a few years as the wetland clogs up, the ecosystem collapses and the ongoing maintenance becomes a nightmare. I have years of experience, have made all the mistakes, and can give you a step-by-step roadmap to get a professional quality natural pool yourself or using your own contractor.
Online Course Access
You will get free access to my online course which gives you all the info you need on how natural pool biofiltration works.
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Get a solid grasp of the basic biology and chemistry behind nature's way of purifying water.
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Learn how to make your own special microbe tea by using helpful bacteria from your local area to treat your pool.
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Discover effective ways to fertilize your wetland plants without causing annoying algae growth.
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Become an expert at including underwater plants like water lilies, so they can thrive in your pool's low-nutrient environment.
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Get the skills to tackle problems in your water ecosystem, like dealing with string algae or green water, or fixing yucky anaerobic conditions.
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Join a lively community of natural pool fans who share their experiences, challenges, and successes, and give awesome support to help you succeed.
Choose Your Plan
Online For The Win
I actually prefer to discuss natural pool projects online. Yes, a site visit is great BUT generally, online is far more constructive especially when discussing plans and design concepts, as you can easily look at references and plans and can illustrate concepts clearly. All I need is a location pin, climate info and site pictures and videos before hand.
Troubleshooting pools that are not performing well can also be done online as 90% of the time the issues can be identified with a few questions and photographs. This works 100% if the owner has plans of the pool and wetland dimensions and the plumbing or can explain them through a sketch or diagram.
An added benefit of online sessions is that they can be recorded and then referenced later.
