Restoring a Mayfair Classic

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Written By Kim Manunui

This restored Mayfair Pool blends a fresh fibreglass finish with original details, creating a welcoming space designed for family connection and laid-back entertaining. A seamless upgrade that honours the pool’s past while preparing it for the future.

 

When our client purchased this property, it came with an existing Mayfair Pool. Determined to restore both the pool and its surroundings to their former glory, the client had already replaced the paving (which needed careful protection during our work). Unfortunately a crack was made due to an inadvertent error during this process and the pool could no longer hold water, requiring refurbishment. To respray the fibreglass, we removed the waterline tiles and bullnose coping, which was preserved and later reinstated. The spa area was also fully refurbished to match.

As a hands-on owner with a well-established drilling business, the client actively pitched in throughout the process. His vision was clear: to create a relaxed yet lively pool area for his teenage children, extended family, and friends to enjoy.

Working through challenging winter conditions, this project became a testament to persistence, partnership, and thoughtful restoration. The end result is a revitalised pool and spa area that’s once again the heart of the backyard.

What the client has to say:

Jim and his team did such a great job restoring our pool that we love. Thank you so much. – G Sherwin.

Pool size: 11m x 5.5m, depth 1.6m

Pool features:

  • Colour: Abel tasman

  • Coping colour: Flamed Black granite

  • Coping type: Granite - already on site

  • All pool equipment/plumbing reused

Pool design & build: Mayfair Pools Canterbury

Before

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
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