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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 08:46

We moved a few weeks ago to 'The Villa' and now have our own pool.

The landscaper guys should finish today paving around it, and I've got IML the pool company cleaning the sand out and checking the grouting etc today.

Does anybody know at what point we can start filling it? And is there anything more technical than sticking a hose in? We want IML to do the weekly maintenance, but also unsure as to whether that includes chemicals, or we have to buy them ... and from where?

Thanks.

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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 08:43

We had to wait about 5 days. It took the tanker just over an hour to fill, sorry can't tell you how much it cost as landlord filled it. You need to get a contract with a pool company who will come 3 x weekly to clean and put chemicals in. My husband called IML this evening to let them know that the work they did hasn't fixed our problem, they said they would come tomorrow Inshallah!!! This is second time the pool has been filled. We have been living here since december and have not as yet been able to use the pool!! Thanks for the answers mayabkk ... IML offer the ongoing maintenance at 350 Aed a month, which I believe is cheaper than most other pool companies. So how long after it's filled can you use it? Does it have to run with chemicals in for a certain amount of days?

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:22

We had to wait about 5 days. It took the tanker just over an hour to fill, sorry can't tell you how much it cost as landlord filled it. You need to get a contract with a pool company who will come 3 x weekly to clean and put chemicals in. My husband called IML this evening to let them know that the work they did hasn't fixed our problem, they said they would come tomorrow Inshallah!!! This is second time the pool has been filled. We have been living here since december and have not as yet been able to use the pool!! This is my biggest fear as well. I rented the house because of the pool and would not like not being able to use it for ages. I will definitively discuss this with the landlord before we sign the contract.

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 19:49

We had to wait about 5 days. It took the tanker just over an hour to fill, sorry can't tell you how much it cost as landlord filled it. You need to get a contract with a pool company who will come 3 x weekly to clean and put chemicals in. My husband called IML this evening to let them know that the work they did hasn't fixed our problem, they said they would come tomorrow Inshallah!!! This is second time the pool has been filled. We have been living here since december and have not as yet been able to use the pool!!

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 18:20

Mayabkk ... how long did you have to wait after the re-grouting before you could fill the pool? How long did it take to fill? How long does it take the tanker to fill? How much does it cost for a tanker to fill it? Do IML put the chemicals in? Sorry, lots of questions ...

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 17:34

After much talk with the landlord that it was his responsibilty to refill he did but I do know it is cheaper to do it by tanker rather than dewa. We did speak with IML the pool contractor here that we had the same problem as most Mazaya villas here and to waterproof it but they were adamant that regrouting was the problem. Unfortunately until you fill the pool you don't know if you are going to have the leaking problem or not. The tankker filled it to just 3 tiles from the top and now it is already at 4 tiles!!!!!

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 17:00

We are living in the villa as well and yesterday had our pool filled for the second time after initial fill it was found to be leaking - a common problem here! They have regrouted but I'm not feeling very confident as they still have not waterproofed it, but I will keep an eye on the level! Good luck. hmmm..how much does it cost to fill up the pool , I am thinking at least a 1000 dirhams? I would not like having to empty it and refill it as they please! Can I not ask them to waterproof it as well before filling ? <em>edited by Eli1979 on 15/02/2011</em>

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 15:51

We are living in the villa as well and yesterday had our pool filled for the second time after initial fill it was found to be leaking - a common problem here! They have regrouted but I'm not feeling very confident as they still have not waterproofed it, but I will keep an eye on the level! Good luck.

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 15:41

I think this is what IML do as standard with all pools prior to the first fill (as part of their service). This happened to nextdoor's pool last week. I guess it's all being on the safe side that once it's full it won't leak??

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 15:24

Okay - so now they're regrouting the whole pool ... anyone know how long you have to wait between when it has been regrouted and when you can fill the pool? Had a quick look online and it says 48 hours?? oh assisi! All those pools have problems, it seems. Do you have to pay IML for regrouting it or it is under waranty?

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 15:23

yes Eli1979 that was us, my brain is boggled! How are you getting on, seems all the ones we see on line are actually more expensive when you come to want to rent! I just want to get it sorted and move. We gave the deposit for an A2 in RJ sector yesterday. I found it to be very expensive @140 but we liked it because of the location and it is bigger than the A1s. I think there are not too many villas available right now and therefore the prices increase a bit. All the agents I spoke to, seem to think there will be a big drop when more villas will be handed over. It only makes sense as so far I did not see a single project to have an increase after the recesion kicked in :\:

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:52

sending big hugs Assisi! What a nause ....

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:51

yes Eli1979 that was us, my brain is boggled! How are you getting on, seems all the ones we see on line are actually more expensive when you come to want to rent! I just want to get it sorted and move.

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:51

Okay - so now they're regrouting the whole pool ... anyone know how long you have to wait between when it has been regrouted and when you can fill the pool? Had a quick look online and it says 48 hours??

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:39

hi assisi, the Mazaya agent (who is in the show house) told us that IML do the first fill, so it may be worth getting in touch with him - I can't remember his name. A friend here on Ranches has used seveal pool people over the years, I could get the names and you could ring them for advice? Let me know, drop me an email :-) We were up yesterday looking at another 4 houses two in RD and two in RH (I think, got dizzy by the end!) plan to move around the 20 March. We loved one A1 great location but greedy landlord! The other two we liked were A2s but have pool at the side and a low fence which I'm not so keen on, but the extra sq footage is nice. lol cymraes I was at the villa yesterday and I think you were the next client ater I left. Were you with Helena? I have seen every single villa in there for the past one week , I think:)

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:34

Good luck, let me know if you need any pool people contact details. I know what you mean about the communication issue, DH doesn't believe me! Gosh I hope to get the pool up and running quickly as we've got visitors coming for Easter .... aaaarrrghh. Will email you our progress, just hanging on to see if greedy landlord will come down to our offer, which is market value.

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 09:50

Hi cymraes, I know that IML come and clean the pool and prepare it for it's first fill, but I'm not sure that they actually fill it ... however, the contact who we booked today's clean and prep tbh isn't terribly good with women on the phone, if you know what I mean ... my husband seems to get much better answers :-) Edited to add the IML guys today, brought stiff brushes and a bag of powdered grout, and seem to be brushing out loose grouting at the moment. So maybe if they have to re-grout anywhere then it might be days before the thing can see water ... <em>edited by assisi on 15/02/2011</em>

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 09:22

hi assisi, the Mazaya agent (who is in the show house) told us that IML do the first fill, so it may be worth getting in touch with him - I can't remember his name. A friend here on Ranches has used seveal pool people over the years, I could get the names and you could ring them for advice? Let me know, drop me an email :-) We were up yesterday looking at another 4 houses two in RD and two in RH (I think, got dizzy by the end!) plan to move around the 20 March. We loved one A1 great location but greedy landlord! The other two we liked were A2s but have pool at the side and a low fence which I'm not so keen on, but the extra sq footage is nice.

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