Resurface
Chip out the old finish, repair structural cracks, replaster. The pool comes back online with a clean, smooth surface. Tile and coping stay.
Renovations · Spa Work · Reshaping
Pick the scope. We'll handle the rest.
You don't need a full rebuild to make an old pool feel like a new one. Six scope paths below — each with honest cost ranges and timelines. Not sure which fits? The diagnostic guide further down maps symptoms to solutions.
Six paths into a renovated pool.
Most renovations are a combination of two or three of these scopes — but you can also pick just one. We don't bundle work you don't need.
Surface + Tile + Coping
Resurface plus new waterline tile and coping. The most common reno scope — addresses both functional wear and dated aesthetics together.
Full Deck Rebuild
Tear out old concrete or pavers, replace with travertine, natural stone, or premium pavers. Often paired with surface + tile + coping for a full visual reset.
Spa Addition
Attached spillover, raised attached, or freestanding spa — engineered into existing plumbing and equipment. Adds 200–400 sq ft of new construction.
Reshape / Resize
Convert freeform to rectilinear, reduce an oversized 1980s shell, deepen a shallow one, or reproportion around a new addition. Keeps footprint and permits intact.
Equipment Modernization
New variable-speed pump, modern filter, salt cell, heat pump, full automation. Often a smart "halfway" project before a full reno — cuts run-cost immediately.
What scope looks like finished.
A few recent renovations grouped by scope path. Hover for the project type.
What you're seeing → what to fix.
If you don't know which scope you need, start here. Match the symptom in your pool to the recommended scope path on the right.
| Symptom | What's actually happening | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster feels chalky or rough underfoot; visible streaks | Plaster has worn past its lifespan. Structurally fine, but the surface needs replacing — usually 8–12 years in. | Scope A |
| Tile chipping at the waterline; coping cracking | Old tile mortar has failed and coping is past life. If plaster is also dated, do all three together — they share crews and downtime. | Scope B |
| Deck is concrete, cracked, hot underfoot, or just dated | Concrete decks heat up brutally and crack as the slab moves. Travertine or premium pavers stay cooler and age better. | Scope C |
| Equipment cycles loud, runs all day, energy bills high | Single-speed pumps run at full RPM constantly. A variable-speed pump cuts pump-energy 60–80%; payback is 18–36 months. | Scope F |
| Pool feels too big, too deep, or wrong shape for how you actually use it | Common with 1980s/90s freeform shells. Reshaping keeps the footprint, setbacks, and permits but resets the geometry. | Scope E |
| Want hot-tub use but a separate spa would crowd the yard | Attached spillover or raised spa shares plumbing and equipment with the pool — half the footprint of a freestanding hot tub. | Scope D |
| Multiple of the above | Most renovations bundle two or three scopes. We'll quote them line-by-line so you can sequence or de-scope. | Combo |
The honest comparison.
If your shell is structurally sound (the bones are fine, just the finish and equipment are old), renovation almost always wins. If the shell itself is failing, replacement is usually the right answer. Side-by-side below.
Recommended for most
Renovate
InvestmentLower. Typically a fraction of new-build cost depending on scope.
Timeline2–10 weeks of active work depending on scope.
DisruptionModerate. Yard usable for most of the timeline.
PermitsSurface/tile rarely need permits. Reshape and spa do — handled on our end.
FootprintKept. No setback re-application, no zoning re-review.
OutcomePool effectively new from the homeowner's perspective.
When the shell is failing
Replace
InvestmentHigher. Full new-construction project, custom-quoted per design.
Timeline10–16 weeks of active work + 3–6 weeks permitting up front.
DisruptionHeavy. Demolition, full excavation, complete rebuild.
PermitsFull permit cycle, engineering, possible zoning re-review.
FootprintCan change. New permits, new setbacks, fresh start.
OutcomeBrand new pool — different shape, different footprint, full design freedom.
Renovation usually beats replacement on cost, time, and permits.
For most pools we look at, the shell is fine. Surface, tile, coping, equipment, deck — all replaceable. Footprint, permits, and setbacks — preserved. That's why most of what we do is renovation.
LowerInvestment vs. new
~⅓Of the disruption
0New permits, usually
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If you have a couple of photos of the pool today and any spots that bother you, attach them — or send them after the form goes through. Melissa will route them to Robbie before he comes out.
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