Pioneer Unique Pools & Spas

About

Pioneer Pool and Building is a family business with 50 years experience. Its co-founders Harry Sweeney and Allan McNabb started the Christchurch swimming pool builders company in 1970. Harry’s background was in water treatment, filtration & municipal pool management. Allan’s was a building background.

They imported American ideas of shotcrete technology and developed formulations & techniques that are the basis of the system Pioneer Pool & Building still use today. Development and refining continues and forms a basic philosophy of the company. It enjoys frequent visits to the USA and Australia to such events as the NSPI world fair & Aberdeen’s world of concrete and as a subsequence are members of the Master Builders and American Shotcrete Association.

The company’s philosophy has always been incorporating the best available systems, materials and equipment. This covers the pool design, construction and maintenance of these products. This is achievable by the company’s construction experience, proven construction and equipment systems, and its ongoing maintenance section.

After Allan & Harry retired, the company was bought by Harry’s two sons, Paul & Chris.

Chris’ background is building. After qualifying as a carpenter, completing NZCB & 9 units NZQS, he was employed as a clerk of works for 4 years. Chris has been with the company for over 20 years.

Pioneer Pool and Building also has water testing for water chemistry balancing, and a range of maintenance services.

Pool Care Service

Testimonials

We chose Pioneer Pools on the recommendation from our builder, Grace Builders. It has been very good, with expert advice all the way through. I can highly recommend Pioneer Pools. We are very satisfied.

Mrs E Stanbury

We chose Pioneer Pools because we have had a long association with Pioneer dating back to Chris’ father’s day. Chris’ father built our original pool at Paparoa St. I found Chris easy to work with and the quality of the build is excellent. The staff for Pioneer Pools that I have come into contact with have been excellent and extremely helpful.

Mr Conaghan

We had used them to construct our pool originally in 1992 and when we needed to repair our damaged pool pavilion after the earthquake we knew that their skill and expertise would be relied upon to provide us with a superior facility. We had a constructive relationship and they provided a high quality experience for us.

I would certainly endorse Pioneer Pools to them. We have a first class facility which is getting maximal use.

Mr & Mrs Robertson

Ours is a concrete pool built above the ground on a steep site and supported by concrete columns. After the February 2011 earthquake, the pool survived with the only real damage being cracks to the plaster lining. The fact the pool survived the earthquake forces is a testament to the engineer’s design and Pioneer Pools’ construction.

From our perspective, the pool design and build was a smooth exercise. We had certain specific requirements and dimensions for a lap pool and these were all accommodated without apparent difficulties.

We would have no trouble recommending Pioneer Pools’ workmanship to another potential client.

We took some time in convincing ourselves that a pool on the site was doable and were thrilled with the outcome. We continue to be so.

Mr Toomey

When building our new home, the landscape architect advised me that the best pool construction was by pioneer throughout the Canterbury area.

The quote was thorough and we were kept informed at regular intervals on progress. The quality of materials and plant were also of the highest quality as per the quote.The pool was finished within the time allocated with absolutely no dramas.

I have already recommended Pioneer Pools to other friends over the past few years as the Company to engage on any style of Pool construction . A firm which is proud of its product and reputation, backed up by a dedicated staff.

I could not be happier with the pool which was finally completed at my property which has often been admired [and envied] by friends and acquaintances over the years. I would like to add that the back up service from Pioneer is exceptional and I would like to recommend Ruben, of the maintenance staff for his speedy arrival to sought out and dramas that we have inadvertently caused in past years.

Mr Odonnell

General advice from numerous sources indicating the Pioneer Brand is very strong. Our experience was excellent. The budget was stuck to and Pioneer coped with numerous delays in getting the project started without complaint. We would advise to visit Pioneers completed pools and a decision would be obvious. The water level maintenance, chlorination systems and automatic vacuuming have our new pool cleaner than it had been for 30 years

Mr Gowland

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.