| 105 T T Alexia Anderson Take the plunge with Dupont Pools A large portion of their clients are in Wanaka, Queenstown and Cromwell, which encompasses 95 per cent of their work. Dupont Pools LANDSCAPING When opportunities present themselves Kelly and Tom Dupont aren’t the type to let them float by. The couple, who constructed their own pool many years ago, purchased Dupont Pools with a desire to help others enjoy the benefits of pool ownership. “We built our own pool for our own home years ago and got so much enjoyment from using the pool ourselves and having our friends and family come over too.” At the time of their business purchase, the couple already owned their construction company Archi Build Ltd. Kelly said adding a pool business to the mix complemented what they were already doing - crafting great homes, and further benefiting those they built or existing ones with the added bonus of a swimming pool. They also had the capacity and contacts to manage both businesses, further adding to the many reasons why purchasing a pool business seemed like a great idea. Based in Wanaka, Dupont Pools is a dealer for Leisure Pools in Otago. Kelly and Tom, who are the owner operators, are supported by a lead installer and call on additional assisting installers as needed. Last year was a good year for Dupont Pool installations, with most of them happening at the end of the year, just in time for summer. And, 2024 looks set to be just as prosperous with the potential to be the “biggest year yet”. A large portion of their clients are in Wanaka, Queenstown and Cromwell, which encompasses 95 per cent of their work. Of those clients, some request pools on the larger side, 12m in length, however the most requested tends to be 8m or 9m - a size that fits “nicely into most backyards”. “We also do a lot of our The Reflection with Cover Pit and automated slatted covers. These are fantastic for easy functionality, heat retention, reduce evaporation and help keep the pool clean.” Their clientele includes people who want to integrate a pool into their new build project, as well as those who want to add value to their already established property. Commercial clients are also on Dupont Pools’ books. “Most people are investing in a pool for their own pure enjoyment and wellbeing, with adding value to their property as a secondary factor,” Kelly said. “People love to swim at home and find themselves using their pool so much more than they ever had imagined.” And, many families comment on how much their children’s confidence in the water skyrockets, she said. However, there is more to a pool than meets the eye. Swimming pools require equipment that is specific to the shape, size and location of the individual pool itself, which the team at Dupont Pools can assist with thanks to their team of suppliers. Kelly welcomes anyone thinking about installing a pool to get in touch, even if they just want to inquire about their options, a move that could ultimately enrich their homes and their lives. PROTECTYOUR CHILDREN, YOURWALLET, AND YOUR PLANET Our business was established to assist pool builders and pool owners throughout New Zealand in finding the most reliable automatic pool cover on the market. Proudly Supporting Dupont Pools Phone: 09 426 0625 Mobile: 027 663 8605 Email: sales@autopoolcovers.co.nz Charles: 021 663 854 CONTACT US TODAY!
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