Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Swimming Pool Builders in Gloucestershire
Established in 1973, Rio Pools has become one of the UK's leading swimming pool builders, completing over 1,500 projects nationwide. As a family-run business, we prioritise exceptional customer service, combining personal attention with technical expertise. Our team has developed unique construction techniques to create pools that harmonise with their surroundings, reflecting decades of accumulated knowledge. Based in the Southern Cotswolds, our showroom offers easy access just ten minutes from Junction 14 of the M5. We specialise in bespoke pool designs, hot tub installations, and comprehensive maintenance packages tailored to residential and commercial needs.Our service extends across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and the wider South West region. With certified professionals holding industry-recognised qualifications like MISPE and ISRM, we ensure technical excellence across all projects. Customer care remains central to our operations, with dedicated support from initial design through to project completion. Our maintenance division provides reliable servicing for pools and spas, including specialist offerings like heat pump servicing and automatic cover repairs. This enduring commitment to quality and service has sustained our reputation for five decades.
Services
Bespoke Swimming Pools
Hot Tubs
Pool Maintenance
Water Treatment
Hydrotherapy Pools
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years' experience in bespoke pool construction
- Our team holds industry-recognised certifications including MISPE and ISRM
- We offer comprehensive maintenance packages tailored to individual needs
- Our unique construction techniques ensure pools blend with surroundings
- We provide specialist services including heat pump and boiler servicing
What people say
Exceptional craftsmanship
Long-term reliability
Personalised service
Professional team
Beautiful designs
Services
Bespoke Swimming Pools
We design and construct tailor-made swimming pools that harmonise with their architectural and natural surroundings. Our expert team employs unique construction techniques developed over 50 years' experience. Each project combines aesthetic appeal with technical precision, serving residential and commercial clients across the UK.
Pool Maintenance
Our comprehensive maintenance packages ensure optimal pool condition year-round. Services include chemical balancing, cleaning, seasonal opening/closing, and commercial servicing for hotels and schools. Certified engineers provide specialist repairs for pumps, covers, and heating systems across Gloucestershire and the South West.
Hot Tubs
We supply premium hot tubs selected for reliability and service history. Our range includes models suitable for residential and commercial use, with installation and maintenance support available. Expert advice ensures clients choose solutions matching their space and usage requirements.
Water Treatment
Specialist water treatment services maintain safe, balanced pool environments. Our technicians manage chemical applications, filtration systems, and water quality testing. This ensures compliance with health standards while minimising equipment wear and operational costs.
Hydrotherapy Pools
Lifeworks hydrotherapy pools combine pressure-controlled environments with therapeutic design. These facilities support rehabilitation and wellness programmes through precisely engineered water systems. Construction incorporates advanced temperature regulation and accessibility features for clinical and private settings.
People
Rob Bateman
Director
With MISPE certification, Rob leads pool design initiatives, leveraging 40+ years' industry experience to deliver innovative aquatic solutions while maintaining strict quality standards.
Wayne Bateman
Director
Certified TnISPE engineer and Service Manager, Wayne oversees technical operations, ensuring all maintenance work meets industry safety and performance benchmarks across residential and commercial projects.
Shelley Willcox
Contracts Manager
As TnISPE-certified Contracts Manager, Shelley coordinates project delivery timelines, managing client expectations and ensuring seamless execution of complex pool construction programmes.
Matt Pitchford
Service Engineer
Certified service technician with dual qualifications in TnISPE and ISRM, Matt provides specialist maintenance and repair solutions for pool equipment and heating systems.
Kieran Westlake
Pool Builder
Experienced pool construction specialist, Kieran implements precision building techniques to create durable, aesthetically integrated aquatic structures meeting exacting design specifications.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and the wider South West region including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and South Wales.
Do you offer commercial pool services?
Yes, our maintenance packages cater to commercial clients including schools, hotels, and leisure facilities with dedicated service agreements.
What certifications do your engineers hold?
Our team includes professionals certified by TnISPE, MISPE, and ISRM, ensuring technical competence across all construction and maintenance activities.
Can you build custom-designed pools?
We specialise in bespoke pool designs tailored to site conditions, with construction techniques that ensure seamless integration with surrounding architecture.
Do you provide hydrotherapy pool solutions?
Through our Lifeworks initiative, we construct pressure-controlled hydrotherapy pools incorporating accessibility features for therapeutic applications.
Reviews (1)
Headline My Business
Nov 08, 2017
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Rio Pools are one of the most professional, reliable and personable companies I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. As a recognised Google local guide, I have no hesitation in recommending this company as one of the finest in the UK water leisure industry.
