What is the difference between Pool Resurfacing, Replastering and Renovation?
Components of a Pool
A pool is made up of several components, just like a house. It is possible, of course, to remodel only portions of a pool, while leaving other parts untouched. For example, a homeowner may elect to replaster the pool surface only while saving tile or, the other way around – it is possible to change out the tile and coping and save the pool surface. Then, there are many other components, such as lights, fittings, plumbing and equipment. There are also several optional pool elements such as mosaics, water features such as sheer descents (waterfalls) and rock rivers. Other additional construction options to a pool include anything from a baja reef bench to adding a spa.
Pool Resurfacing & Replastering vs. Renovation
So, when a client requests a new pool surface, the pool remodeling industry refers to that as pool resurfacing or replastering. Since the project focuses on the interior surface — the walls and floor of the pool — price can vary. There are two main factors when estimating a pool resurfacing project:
1. Size of the Pool
2. Type of Finish
A pool renovation project also includes:
– Interior plastering or refinishing
– Tile – when carefully selected and designed, can have a major impact on the total look of the pool
– Coping – manufactured, stone, natural stone or concrete used to cap the pool shell wall
Updates to other outdoor features such as decking
What’s the Cost Difference?
The pool’s interior surface typically wears out the fastest depending upon the surface material. Some materials, such as plaster, will last an average of 8 to 10 years while aggregate finishes can last up to about 25 years. As you’d expect, aggregate finishes come with more expensive price tags. The estimated life of tile and coping really depends on many factors such as water chemistry, weather, etc.
A pool remodeling job can range anywhere from $3,500 up to $12,000 depending upon size, finish, and plumbing requirements. Our cost for pool resurfacing (remodeling by redoing the plaster) averages $10,500. We’re able to keep our costs affordable because we perform hundreds of pool remodeling projects every year. Of course, larger and custom projects can cost $25,000 and higher.
Every pool and backyard is unique. Is it time to remodel or renovate your pool?
Ready to Start?
Give us a call, complete our contact us page or e-mail us at info@GardnerRemodel.com. While you wait for your appointment, try out our Pool Finish Selector. You will see actual pool photos of pools in the Pool Water Color, Finish Type and Finish Color you choose.
What Sets Us Apart
Aside from being in business since 1969, we are one of only 50 remodelers across the country selected by PebbleTec® as a licensed applicator. Also, we are part of a much smaller elite group selected by Leslie’s Pool Supplies as a referral partner. We also have 150 in-house experienced craftsmen allowing us complete control over our work quality and scheduling.
Customer Service
When you become a client of Gardner, you are assigned your own personal Project Manager who walks you through the entire process. Your PM is also there whenever you have a question or need to change the schedule. In addition, all our jobs are overseen by three levels of management; onsite Foreman, Field Supervisor and Branch Manager. You have multiple resources throughout your project!