HOLLANDIA POOLS & SPAS
The Art Of Pool Design:
Hollandia Pools & Spas
W
ith the summer months
quickly approaching,
it’s the time of year
when people will start
looking for ways to cool
off. Among other things, that includes
relaxing in pools or taking advantage of
local or national water parks. One thing
that rarely crosses most people’s minds,
however, is where those pools come
from. Of course they are built — they
don’t just appear out of thin air — but it
may surprise you to learn that there are
construction companies out there that
specialize in the creation of pool design
and implementation. One of the leading
companies filling that role in Canada is
Hollandia Pools & Spas out of Ontario.
Starting out as Hollandia Gardens, Ltd. in
1950, it incorporated in 1953 as a family
business operating in the landscape
industry. John Guldemond, the founder,
was trained as a landscape architect. His
designs frequently called for backyard
swimming pools. Unfortunately, there
were no local pool builders in his area,
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so he took it upon himself to carry out
the construction of those designs. Over
the years, the process has shifted from
fibreglass construction to the use of
structural concrete, allowing more unique
and durable forms. Ownership was passed
on to Walter Schmoll in 1982, current
owner and president, and in 2015, Todd
McCormick came on as a partner and
shareholder in the business.
What sets Hollandia apart from other
companies is their holistic method of
design and construction. They handle the
complete service, from the initial contact
and design to the construction of the pool
using their own in-house team. Not only
can the staff design swimming pools but
they also design the landscapes that will
go around them. Furthermore, they are
able to design mechanical systems which
exceed industry standards. After each job
is complete, the client is contacted by the
Post Construction Services Department to
help with startup and detailed training.
Currently, the company is placing its
focus on high-end concrete and vinyl-
lined pool construction, backed by a
service department which encompasses
both residential and commercial pools
and a retail department to provide
supplies and materials. With a full-time
staff of 80 persons, multiple jobs can be
undertaken at once with the highest level
of professionalism possible while staying
on time and on budget.
At the core, the company is about their
principles. They respect the property
of the customers they service and work
towards 100 percent conformance to
contract work on every job. Rather than
doing the bare minimum, Hollandia
strives to exceed the expectations of
customers by providing reliable service
with stellar communication both
internally and externally.
Whether it’s Class “A” pools for FINA
competitions or YMCAs, Class “B” pools
for fitness clubs and hotels, or a pool for
your backyard, Hollandia has you covered.
For more information about Hollandia
Pools & Spas, you can visit them online at
hollandiagardens.com +