Future Pools
Sam and Ash build every pool themselves — no handoffs, no subcontractors, and customers say it shows.
Multiple customers specifically note they'd been through several other pool builders before landing here, and the contrast they describe is stark. The family business structure — Sam and Ash on the tools, Simone involved in operations — means homeowners deal with decision-makers at every stage, which reviewers credit for the communication quality and follow-through on deadlines. Future Pools has been operating for over two decades and is GST-registered, which is a basic but meaningful compliance marker for a trade where unregistered operators are common. There are 17 total Google reviews to go on — a modest number for a business this age — so ask for references from recent comparable projects before committing to a high-value build.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (17 total)
“Some pool builders simply ran away!”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
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About Future Pools
Sam leads Future Pools as a hands-on owner-builder, meaning the person quoting your job is the same person on-site running the build — reviewers consistently highlight this as a core reason they got what they were promised. His son Ash is described by one customer as a 'third-generation pool builder' equally talented in the field, and the business operates as a genuine family trade across generations. The team specialises exclusively in concrete pools — both new above-ground and in-ground builds — with demonstrated capability on technically demanding sites: one documented project involved a digger accessing a site through a 0.9m side gate down six limestone steps, work that multiple other builders declined. Beyond new builds, Future Pools also takes on full pool refurbishments, stripping existing pools back to the concrete shell and retiling throughout. Customers with complex jobs or difficult sites are particularly well served here — reviews suggest Sam actively helps clients navigate council approvals and works to complete builds to deadlines others won't commit to. Recent reviews have trended noticeably higher than earlier ones, which is worth noting if you're weighing this against a pool builder with a longer track record.
Best for: technically complex or difficult-access concrete pool builds, homeowners who want the owner personally on-site throughout the project, and full pool refurbishments requiring structural retiling.
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Does Future Pools take on difficult or restricted-access sites?+
Yes — this appears to be a genuine specialty. One reviewed project involved getting excavation equipment through a 0.9m side gate and down six limestone steps, a job multiple other pool builders turned down. If your property has tight access, steep terrain, or unusual constraints, this is worth raising directly with Sam at the quoting stage. Reviews suggest he'll give you a straight answer on feasibility rather than overpromising.
Who actually does the work on a Future Pools build?+
Sam, the owner, runs builds personally alongside his son Ash, who is described in one review as a third-generation pool builder. Simone is also involved in operations. Reviewers specifically highlight that there are no middlemen or third-party subcontractors for the core build — the people you meet at the quote are the people on your site. This is one of the most frequently praised aspects of the business across the reviews we reviewed.
Does Future Pools handle pool refurbishments, or only new builds?+
They do both. At least one reviewed project was a full pool refurbishment — stripping the existing pool back to bare concrete and retiling throughout. The customer described the result as exceptional. If you have an older pool that needs structural or cosmetic work rather than a new build, they're worth contacting to assess the scope.
What's the communication like during a Future Pools build?+
Multiple reviewers — across different projects spanning several years — specifically mention being kept informed at every stage without having to chase updates. One customer noted that Sam was 'always on time, incredibly easy to communicate with, and consistently reliable.' Reviews also mention Sam helping clients navigate council approvals, including coordinating verge bond refunds. If communication during a build is a priority for you, this appears to be a reliable strength based on the available reviews.
Is Future Pools worth approaching if I've already had bad experiences with another pool builder?+
Possibly yes — Sam is noted in one review for spending hours on the phone helping a homeowner troubleshoot problems caused by a previous builder, without charging for his time. That reviewer was from Oakford, suggesting Sam will at minimum talk through your situation. However, the scope and cost of rectification work on another builder's pool will depend heavily on what's been done — confirm whether they take on third-party remediation jobs before assuming they can fix what you've got.