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Pool Renovation

Turn a dated pool into the best part of the property with new tile, coping, decking, lighting and modern equipment.

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Overview

Most 1980s pools are worth saving

The shell under an old Long Island pool is usually sound. What ages badly is the tile, coping, cracked concrete decking and the equipment pad. A renovation replaces all of that for a fraction of a new build, and can reshape the pool with raised walls, a sun shelf or a spa.

  • Structural assessment before we quote anything
  • Waterline tile, coping and full deck replacement
  • Sun shelves, raised walls, spas and sheer descent water features
  • Variable speed pumps, heaters and salt systems that cut running costs
  • Color LED lighting and phone-based automation
Renovated pool with new mosaic tile and travertine coping

What is included

Assessment

We pressure test lines, inspect the shell for structural cracks and check bond beam condition before quoting.

Tile & coping

Glass or porcelain waterline tile with bluestone, travertine or precast coping set on a rebuilt bond beam.

Decking

Removal of cracked concrete, new base, and paver, travertine or stamped decking with proper pitch and drainage.

Reshaping

Add a tanning ledge, extend the shallow end, add a raised wall with spillover or attach an integrated spa.

Equipment modernization

Energy-efficient pumps and heaters, cartridge filters, salt chlorination and automation.

Plumbing & drainage

Replacement of failed suction and return lines, main drain compliance and yard drainage corrections.

Questions

Pool Renovation FAQ

How much does a pool renovation cost?

Cosmetic packages of tile, coping and surface commonly land between $18,000 and $35,000. Full renovations with new decking and equipment typically run $45,000 to $90,000.

How long does it take?

Three to six weeks for most renovations, longer when decking, hardscape or reshaping is involved.

Is my old shell worth renovating?

Usually yes. Structural cracks or a failing bond beam are the exceptions, and we check both before quoting.

Can you convert chlorine to salt water?

Yes, and it is one of the most requested upgrades we do.

When should renovation work be scheduled?

Fall and early spring are ideal, and booking in autumn usually secures a spring completion.

Can you make an older pool smaller or change its shape?

Yes. Shortening a deep end, adding a tanning ledge or squaring off a kidney shape are all standard renovation work on a sound gunite shell.

Will I need a permit for a renovation?

Cosmetic work such as tile, coping and surface usually does not. New decking, electrical, gas lines or reshaping generally does, and we handle the filing.

Can you fix a cracked or leaking pool?

We pressure test the plumbing and inspect the shell first. Most leaks come from failed lines, skimmers or light conduits rather than the structure itself.

How much will new equipment save me?

A variable speed pump alone typically cuts pool electric use by 50 to 80 percent, and most Long Island homeowners recover the cost within two to three seasons.

Do you renovate vinyl pools too?

Yes. New liner, new coping, steel wall repair, deck replacement and equipment upgrades are all common on vinyl pools built in the 1980s and 1990s.

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