Location: Richmond, Tasman
Installer: Pools Spas and Essentials, our Nelson-based installation team servicing Tasman and Marlborough regions.
Project Overview
The client wanted a premium fibreglass swimming pool installed in a small backyard with several access and design constraints. The solution needed to maximise space, minimise disruption, and integrate seamlessly with existing outdoor features.
The Pool
- Model: Bermuda 6m Executive insulated swimming pool
- Purpose: Year-round usability with efficient insulation
- Design Goal: A modern, flush finish that blended with the existing deck
Key Challenges
- No access to the back yard from the front of the house. The pool was lifted in over the rear boundary fence.
- No fence removal permitted: The existing fence could not be taken down for access
- Traffic Management: This operation temporarily extended beyond the site boundary and impacted the adjacent roadway.
- Limited backyard space: No room for traditional excavation methods
- Existing deck integration: New tiles needed to sit perfectly flush with the current deck level

Our Solution
- A crane was used to lift a digger over the boundry fence and into the backyard
- Excavated soil was scooped over the fence directly into a truck, avoiding damage to the property.
- Our site team had to coordinate with local traffic management authorities while craning the pool shell over the boundary fence due to the imapct to adjacent road.
- Precise planning ensured the pool height aligned with the existing deck
- Custom tiling was installed to create a seamless transition between old and new surfaces

Scope of Work Completed
Our Bermuda Pools Nelson agent, Pools Spas and Essentials, managed the entire project, including:
- Site Excavation
- Swimming pool installation
- Pool fencing
- Landscaping
- Tiling to match and sit flush with the existing deck

Outcome
Despite restricted access and space limitations, the project was completed efficiently and to a high standard. The finished pool integrates seamlessly with the home’s outdoor area, delivering a premium result without compromise.
Key Takeaway
This project demonstrates our Nelson team’s full installation capability, with Pools, Spas and Essentials handling complex access challenges while delivering a complete, end-to-end pool solution.




