KEY COMPONENTS
1 · Precision-Fit Vinyl Liner
2 · 90mm External Insulation
3 · Galvanised Steel Wall Panels
4 · Reinforced Concrete Footing
5 · Steel Reinforcement Mesh
PRODUCT SYSTEM
Five components. One structure.
Every Aqualux pool is assembled on your section, layer by layer. Galvanised steel wall panels are braced into position, locked with reinforced concrete and steel mesh, wrapped in 90mm of external insulation, and finished with a precision-fit vinyl liner.
The insulation is the layer most pools don't have. 90mm of premium recycled foam on the outside of the steel walls holds heat in the water instead of losing it to the ground — warmer water, lower running costs, and a swimming season that starts earlier and ends later.
Selected Projects
Warm, natural tones that blend with Auckland garden settings. Complements stone and timber landscaping
Natural & Stone
Light & Resort
Bright turquoise water tone. Classic resort aesthetic. High visibility and open feel.
Deep, reflective water tone. Dramatic in Auckland light conditions. Popular in premium residential installs.
Dark Finishes
Every pool here will hold water. Only one is built to your section, insulated on the outside, and renewable on the inside without touching the structure.
Feature | Galvanised Steel Wall | Concrete | Fibreglass |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface resurfacing over time | Liner replacement | ✗ Required | Possible |
No crane or transport access required | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Required |
External insulation included | ✓ Yes | ✗ Extra cost | ✗ Not available |
Interior replaceable without demolition | ✓ Standard | ✗ Structural work | ✗ Shell dependent |
Adapts to sloped / complex sites | ✓ Excellent | Moderate | ✗ Limited |
Built on-site to suit your section | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Fixed mould |
STEP 5
Liner Installation
Precision fit and commissioning.
STEP 4
Insulation Installation
90mm external insulation applied.
STEP 3
Concrete Integration
Reinforced base and structural locking.
STEP 2
Steel Wall Assembly
On-site panel installation and bracing.
STEP 1
Site Preparation
Measured excavation and ground preparation.
What Homeowners Say After It's Built
We’ve been absolutely stoked with our Aqualux pool. The ability to choose a custom size meant we could get exactly what we wanted for the space, and the finished result has been fantastic.
It really has the look and feel of a premium, high-end pool — it’s solid, beautifully finished and has held up incredibly well , with lower maintenance than I had anticipated — but at a price that represents really good value for money.
We had pretty limited access to the site, which I thought was going to make the whole process difficult, but the installation was surprisingly easy and stress-free. There was very little disruption to the rest of the property or our neighbours, especially compared with the amount of excavation and building work you often see with other premium pool options.
The best part is how much we actually use it. The kids love it, we’re in it all the time over summer, and it’s become a real feature of the house and outdoor area.
For us, it’s been the best of both worlds — a genuinely premium pool without the premium price tag or a hugely disruptive build. I’d definitely do it again. It’s easily one of the best decisions we’ve made for the property.
- Jonathan Cook, St Heliers.
faq
What Homeowners Ask Before They Start
Aqualux pool pricing depends on size, shape, site conditions, and access. As a general guide, residential galvanised steel wall pools typically range from $45,000–$120,000 installed. Plunge pools and compact designs sit at the lower end; large family pools with complex site requirements at the upper end. Contact us for a site-specific assessment and indicative pricing.
Most Aqualux pools are completed within 6–10 weeks from excavation to commissioning. This timeline covers site preparation, steel wall assembly, concrete integration, insulation installation, and liner fitting. Site conditions, weather, and council consent timing can affect the schedule.
Yes — this is one of the key advantages of the Aqualux steel wall system. The modular panel design adapts to sloped, retained, and irregular sites where fibreglass shells (which require crane delivery) and concrete pours (which require stable ground conditions) face limitations. We build on steep hillside sections, clay-heavy soil, and sites with restricted vehicle access.
With correct water chemistry and maintenance, an Aqualux vinyl liner typically lasts 15 years or more. The liner is UV-stabilised, chemical-resistant, and manufactured to New Zealand conditions by Aqua-Tech Industries Ltd. When replacement is required, the liner can be refitted without demolishing the pool structure.
Yes. In Auckland, swimming pools require a building consent from Auckland Council. The consent covers the pool structure, fencing (required by law for pools over 400mm depth), and any associated earthworks. Our team can advise on the consent process as part of your project planning.
Aqualux Pools is a division of Aqua-Tech Industries Ltd, New Zealand's manufacturer of custom vinyl pool liners and steel wall pool systems since 1974. Aqua-Tech manufactures the steel wall panels, insulation, and vinyl liners used in every Aqualux pool build. For full legal terms, visit our Policies page.
Each has trade-offs. Fibreglass shells are factory-moulded and craned in, so they suit flat, accessible sites and fixed sizes. Concrete is fully custom but slow to build, prone to cracking over time, and expensive to resurface. Aqualux gives you concrete's custom flexibility without the cracking or resurfacing — the galvanised steel structure is permanent and the vinyl liner is serviceable, so the interior can be renewed without touching the shell. It's also the only one of the three with external wall insulation as standard, and it's built on-site, so it works on sloped and difficult sections a fibreglass shell can't reach.
Auckland Suburbs
Auckland Central
Eastern Bays
Epsom
Glendowie
Hillsborough
Howick
Mount Eden
Onehunga
Ponsonby
Remuera
Royal Oak
St Heliers
Takapuna
New Zealand Nationwide
Northland
Bay of Plenty
Canterbury
Gisborne
Hawke's Bay
Otago
Taranaki
Taupo
Waikato
Wellington
Pacific Islands
Fiji
Rarotonga
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