NZ Manufactured · Since 1974
Insulated as Standard
Built for New Zealand Conditions
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
Built to your section. Not forced into it.
The Aqualux system is not a shell dropped into a hole. It is a galvanised-steel-framed, concrete-anchored, insulated structure assembled on-site — around your section, your slope, your access constraints.
Every build includes 90mm of premium recycled foam insulation, applied to the exterior of the steel walls to improve heat retention and minimise heat escaping through the pool walls — warmer water, lower running costs, and a longer swimming season. No fibreglass or concrete pool includes external wall insulation as standard.
Structural Comparison
How galvanised steel wall compares
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 |
Dark Finishes
Deep, reflective water tone. Dramatic in Auckland light conditions. Popular in premium residential installs.
Light & Resort
Bright turquoise water tone. Classic resort aesthetic. High visibility and open feel.
Natural & Stone
Warm, natural tones that blend with Auckland garden settings. Complements stone and timber landscaping.
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Plunge & Compact Pools
Compact engineered pools for urban sections and restricted-access sites. Modular galvanised steel wall system adapts to any custom dimension. Ideal for inner-city Auckland properties.
From 3m × 2m
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Family & Entertaining
Custom dimensions with integrated seating, variable depth, and long-term structural certainty. Built on-site — not constrained by pre-formed mould sizes. Ideal for Auckland families.
Fully Custom Dimensions
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Sloped & Complex Sites
Aqualux's defining differentiator. Galvanised steel wall construction engineered for retained ground, clay soil, restricted access, and the variable terrain of Auckland's premium suburbs.
No Crane Required
Pool Types
Built for any New Zealand site
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 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.
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