We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
If you’ve ever looked at your pool and thought, “We love it… but it takes up so much space when we’re not using it,” a sliding deck pool cover is made for you.
This is the premium option that doesn’t just cover the water — it gives you a walk-on deck that slides over the pool, turning that area into usable outdoor space again.
People also refer to this solution as a sliding pool deck cover or a movable pool deck, because when it’s closed you essentially have a functional deck surface, and when it’s open you’ve got full access to swim.
It’s one of those upgrades that changes how you use your whole backyard — especially in Cape Town where entertaining space matters, and keeping the pool protected from wind-blown debris is always a win.
Cape Pools supplies and installs sliding deck pool covers across Cape Town and the Western Cape, with each cover designed around your pool layout, finishes, and how you want to use the space day-to-day.
An automated sliding deck pool cover is a deck platform built strong enough to act like a proper outdoor deck, but engineered to slide open and closed on a track/guide system.
With automation, the deck moves with a motorised mechanism (usually controlled by a switch/remote depending on the setup), so opening and closing the pool feels effortless.
And just to be clear: not every project needs automation.
Some homeowners choose a smooth manual glide system if the size and design make it practical — but if you want the most “luxury and convenience” experience, automated is the direction most clients prefer.
The big difference between a sliding deck cover and a typical pool cover is what you get back when it’s closed:
You get space. Real, usable space. A spot for kids to play, for extra seating when friends come over, or simply an outdoor area that looks neat and complete instead of “pool-first”.
When it’s closed, it also helps keep the pool cleaner by reducing leaves and debris getting in, and it can help reduce evaporation and heat loss compared to leaving the water exposed (especially if you’re heating the pool).
A properly designed sliding deck pool cover is built for everyday household use — but it must be engineered correctly.
The frame strength, the track design, and the final fitment matter a lot. That’s why this is not a “buy-and-fit” product. It’s a custom build that needs proper planning so the deck moves smoothly, sits neatly, and feels solid underfoot.
Most sliding deck covers are finished with either composite decking (popular for lower maintenance) or timber decking (beautiful natural look, but it needs periodic care outdoors).
We’ll guide you on the best option for your home, especially if you’re closer to the coast where hardware and finishes need to handle tougher conditions.
We keep the process simple, but we don’t skip the important stuff:
First we assess your pool area properly — measurements, levels, where the deck will slide to, and how the tracks can be installed neatly.
Then we spec the system (deck size, finish, manual vs automated, and safety considerations). After that, we install, align, test, and hand over with practical care guidance so it stays smooth long-term.
Choose a motorised system or a smooth manual glide—designed around how you’ll use it.
Measured on-site so the deck sits flush, aligns neatly, and slides cleanly over your pool.
Quality decking and corrosion-aware hardware suited to Cape Town weather and outdoor use.
Neat tracks, smooth movement, and a proper test-and-handover so everything operates as it should.
An automatic slatted cover is a cover system that retracts (often rolling into a housing), mainly focused on covering the water surface.
A sliding deck pool cover is a walk-on deck that moves over the pool — so it’s as much about space and lifestyle as it is about protection.
If the goal is to “turn the pool into a usable area when it’s closed,” sliding decks are usually the better fit.
Often yes — but it depends on space, levels, and where the deck will “park” when open. We need enough clearance for the deck to slide, and we need a practical way to install the track/guide system cleanly. A site assessment is the quickest way to confirm feasibility.
We serve all areas of Cape Town and its surrounding areas, including, but not limited to, Camps Bay, Sea Point, Plattekloof, Fish Hoek, Tokai, Lakeside, Constantia, Bishops Court, Sunningdale, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Newlands, Claremont, Waterfront, Bloubergstrand, Hout Bay, and Parklands.
It doesn’t have to. Track visibility depends on your paving layout and levels, but the goal is always a neat finish that feels practical to walk around. During the assessment we’ll advise on the cleanest solution for your pool area.
Yes. When the deck is closed, it blocks a lot of wind-blown debris from landing in the water — which can reduce day-to-day cleaning and help your pool look better between services.
Any cover that reduces exposure helps reduce evaporation, and many owners find they top up less often and get more stable water balance. Results vary depending on how often you keep it closed and local conditions, but it’s a real benefit.
Not always — but it’s the most convenient. For larger decks or for households that want to open/close the pool regularly, automation makes the system far easier to use. In some cases, a manual glide design is still practical. We’ll advise based on size, weight, and how you’ll actually use it.
Mainly keeping the track area clean so movement stays smooth, and doing occasional checks on moving parts. If you choose timber decking, you’ll also want periodic maintenance to keep it looking great outdoors. We’ll give you a clear care checklist at handover.