Pools & Outdoor Living
Pool Renovations
Pool renovations – resurfacing, tile, coping, pool decks and equipment – performed by licensed pool contractor partners under our coordination.
Overview
Pools wear in predictable ways. Interior finishes become rough or stained, waterline tile loosens, coping cracks, decks settle or fade, and pumps, filters and heaters reach the end of their service life. A renovation addresses these together, and is often the right time to change the look of the pool or add features.
Pool renovation work is performed and permitted by an appropriately state-licensed pool contractor. We assess the pool and its surroundings with that contractor, define a clear scope, and coordinate the pool work with deck, enclosure, landscaping and any related repairs so the area is finished as a whole.
Who it’s for
- Owners whose pool finish is rough, stained, chalky or delaminating
- Pools with loose or missing waterline tile or cracked coping
- Owners whose pool deck is cracked, settled, hot underfoot or dated
- Households replacing aging pumps, filters or heaters, or adding automation
- Buyers updating a pool on a newly purchased home
- Commercial and community properties renovating a pool, which may involve additional public-pool review
What’s included
Typically included
- Assessment of finish, tile, coping, deck, equipment and visible structure with the licensed pool contractor
- Draining, surface preparation and resurfacing with a new interior finish
- Waterline tile replacement and coping repair or replacement
- Pool deck repair, resurfacing or replacement, including paver overlays or new concrete
- Pool equipment replacement: pumps, filters, heaters, sanitation and automation
- Lighting upgrades and electrical work by licensed electrical contractor partners
- Review of the pool barrier and safety features when work requires permitting
- Startup, water balancing and an orientation to new equipment
Common exclusions
- Structural repairs to the shell, which are assessed and priced once the pool is drained and examined
- Screen enclosure replacement or rescreening, scoped separately
- Landscaping beyond the immediate deck area
- Ongoing maintenance and chemical service
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Pool renovations are priced per project, based on an assessment of the pool and surroundings and a defined scope: finish type and area, tile and coping, deck work and equipment. Because some conditions are only visible once the pool is drained, the estimate states how shell repairs will be handled if they are needed.
What changes the cost
- Pool size and the interior finish selected
- Amount of tile and coping replaced
- Deck area, condition and the chosen deck material
- Equipment replaced and any automation added
- Shell condition once drained
- Feature additions such as a sun shelf or spa
- Access for removal and delivery
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Assessment
We inspect the pool, deck and equipment with the licensed pool contractor and discuss your goals.
Scope and selections
We define the work and you choose finish, tile, coping, deck material and equipment.
Estimate and permits
We price the scope and apply for permits where required.
Drain and prepare
The pool is drained and surfaces are prepared; any shell issues are reviewed before proceeding.
Renovation work
Tile, coping, finish, equipment and deck work are completed in sequence.
Refill and startup
The pool is refilled, started up and balanced, and new equipment is explained to you.
What affects the schedule
- Weather, since resurfacing and deck work need dry conditions
- Shell repairs found after draining
- Material availability for tile, finish and pavers
- Permit and inspection requirements for equipment or electrical work
Questions & answers
How do I know if my pool needs resurfacing?
Rough or chalky surfaces, stains that don’t clean, visible cracks, hollow-sounding areas and exposed base material are common signs. The licensed pool contractor confirms the condition during an assessment.
Can the deck and enclosure be done at the same time?
Yes, and it is often efficient. Deck replacement can affect enclosure footings, so we sequence the work and coordinate with the enclosure contractor if the screen needs to come down or be adjusted.
Do I need a permit to renovate a pool?
It depends on the work and your jurisdiction. Resurfacing alone may not require one, while equipment, electrical and structural changes typically do. When permitted work triggers barrier requirements, they are addressed in the scope.
Start here
Planning pool renovations?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.