Pool Resurfacing & Replastering

Signs your pool needs resurfacing

Common signs include rough or sharp surfaces, flaking plaster, stains that do not clean, cracks, hollow-sounding spots and leaking water. A pool that constantly needs chemicals or shows etching may also have worn plaster. A contractor inspects the shell, taps for hollow areas, checks the waterline tile and coping and explains whether a simple repair is enough or whether a full resurface is justified. Ask for photos of problem areas and a written scope. Take photos of stains, cracks and rough areas before the visit, and ask the contractor to mark hollow spots so the scope matches what you saw.

Choosing a finish: plaster, quartz or pebble

Standard white plaster is the least expensive and smooth to the touch, but it is also the least durable. Quartz aggregate adds color and strength, while pebble finishes last the longest and resist stains and chemicals, though they feel rougher underfoot. Glass bead finishes add sparkle and cost more. The right choice depends on budget, comfort, water chemistry and how long you plan to keep the home. A contractor can show sample boards and explain warranties on each finish.

The startup period decides how long it lasts

After the finish is applied, the pool is filled quickly and the first month of care is critical. Chemistry must be balanced, and the surface needs brushing on a schedule to remove plaster dust. Skipping startup steps can cause mottling, scaling and early wear. The contractor should provide written instructions, testing schedule and contact information. Keep the warranty paperwork, and follow the care plan carefully, since many finish warranties depend on it. Ask for the finish manufacturer’s warranty terms in writing, because most require specific water chemistry during the first weeks and beyond.

Pool Cleaning & Maintenance

Skimming, brushing, vacuuming, filter checks, and chemical balancing on a weekly or biweekly sch…

Pool & Spa Equipment Repair

Pumps and motors, filters, heaters, salt cells, controllers, lights, valves, and leaking fitting…

Pool Opening, Closing & Cover Installation

Open the pool for the season, close it for the off-season, or install a new pool cover for the f…

Green Pool Recovery (Algae Clean-Up)

A green, cloudy, or neglected pool brought back to clear: heavy brushing, vacuuming, shock, filt…

Pool Leak Detection

Find out where a pool or spa is losing water: bucket and dye tests, plumbing pressure tests, and…

Pool Tile & Calcium Cleaning

Calcium and scale removed from the waterline tile and coping with pumice, bead-blast, or hand po…

Pool Drain, Acid Wash & Refill

Drain, scrub, and refill to reset a pool with stained plaster or unbalanceable water. Acid wash…

Pool Removal & Fill-In

Licensed demolition and fill-in of an unwanted swimming pool, with permits, drainage, compacted…

Pool Deck Resurfacing

Resurfacing of worn pool decks and patios with textured coatings, stamped overlays, pavers or ne…