Pool remodeling and resurfacing in Southern California.
We scope your remodel with you and connect you with licensed, insured local contractors who do the work, with one point of contact from quote to refill.
Most older pools don't need replacing. They need a new skin.
A lot of Southern California pools were built in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. The shell is usually fine. What wears out is the surface you touch and see: plaster that's gone rough and blotchy, waterline tile with scale and cracks, coping that's loose or dated, and a single-speed pump that hums all day.
A remodel fixes those without starting over. Resurfacing gives the pool a smooth new interior and a fresh water color. New tile and coping change the whole look of the edge. A variable-speed pump and a modern filter make the pool quieter and cheaper to run. And while the pool is drained, it's the right time to add a sun shelf, LED lights or a spa.
We start with a short quote request, then a licensed partner contractor visits, checks the shell for structural cracks, and gives you a written scope and price. Most remodels can be paid in cash or financed, and if the shell needs repairs first, our repair partners handle it. If you want to see ideas first, open the 3D designer with your address and try different finishes, decks and features on your own yard.
Ideas for finishes, tile and spas are in the gallery. Adding a spa or new equipment usually needs a permit; our pool permit guide and HOA approval guide explain the steps, and the FAQ covers licensing and timing.
Pick one thing, or redo it all.
- ResurfacingNew plaster, quartz or pebble finish when the old surface is rough, stained or etched.
- TileNew waterline tile, or a full glass-tile refresh.
- CopingReplace cracked or dated edge stone with travertine, flagstone or modern square coping.
- Deck refreshResurface, re-coat or replace the deck around the pool with pavers or new concrete.
- Equipment upgradesVariable-speed pumps, new filters, heaters, salt systems and phone automation.
- Add featuresAdd a spa, sun shelf, LED lights, fire bowls or a water feature to the pool you have.
When resurfacing makes sense.
If you see two or more of these, a licensed contractor can tell you whether it's a resurface, a repair, or just a good cleaning.
- Rough spots that snag feet or swimsuits
- Stains that won't brush out
- Chalky, etched or blotchy plaster
- Plaster flaking near steps and benches
- Cracked or missing waterline tile
- Loose or cracked coping stones
- Constant algae in the same corners
- An old single-speed pump running all day
What a remodel looks like.
Times are typical for a straightforward resurfacing. Tile, coping, decks and new features add time; your contractor gives you a written schedule.
- 1Quote requestTell us what you'd like to change. Two minutes.Today
- 2Site visitA licensed partner checks the shell, tile, coping and equipment, then writes up a scope and price.Within about a week
- 3Drain & prepThe pool is drained and the old surface is prepared or removed.A day or two
- 4Tile, coping, finishNew tile and coping set, then the new interior finish applied.Several days
- 5Refill & start-upCareful refill and start-up chemistry so the new finish cures well.First weeks
Remodel questions.
Didn't find yours? Send us a message or email [email protected]. A real person answers.
How do I know my pool needs resurfacing?
Plaster, quartz or pebble: which should I pick?
How long does a pool remodel take?
Do I need a permit to remodel my pool?
Can I add a spa or sun shelf to an existing pool?
Tell us about your pool.
Rough age and what you'd like to change is plenty. We'll follow up to set up a free on-site look with a licensed partner contractor.
Construction and repair work is performed by independently licensed contractors.
Starting from scratch instead?
Design a brand-new pool in your own backyard in 3D and see an estimate before you share your number.