Transform a tired pool into a luxury centerpiece with new finishes, tile, equipment and automation, or a complete redesign of the pool and the space around it.
Many East Valley homes came with a pool that no longer fits the family or the house. A remodel keeps the most expensive part, the shell, and rebuilds everything people see and touch.
Scope ranges widely. A refresh might mean a new interior finish, waterline tile and coping. A mid-level remodel adds new equipment, LED lighting and Pentair automation. A full redesign reworks the entry, adds a sun shelf, benches or a raised spa, brings in water features and replaces the deck around it. We help you decide which level the pool and your budget call for.
Every remodel starts with an honest assessment. We look at the shell for structural cracks, check the plumbing for leaks, test the equipment and note how the pool sits in the yard. If the shell is sound, a remodel is usually the smarter investment. If the pool is in the wrong place or the wrong size, we will tell you a new custom pool may serve you better.
Remodeling also catches up on safety and efficiency, since older pools often carry outdated drain covers, lighting and single-speed pumps. Our Gilbert write-up, inside The Hidden Jewel, shows how far a remodel can go.
A new pebble or quartz interior replaces rough, stained or etched plaster and changes the color of the water itself.
Fresh waterline tile and new coping clear away years of calcium scale and update the whole pool edge.
Wide steps, a sun shelf or lit benches make getting in easier and give the pool a modern lounging zone.
Variable-speed pumps, new filtration, LED lighting and Pentair automation lower running costs and add phone control.
A raised spa, sheer descents, scuppers or a fire bowl can often be added to the existing structure.
Replacing cracked concrete with travertine or pavers often transforms the yard as much as the pool does.
Send us a few photos of your current pool, and we will tell you what a remodel could change.
Book a Design Call or price it yourself in the Dream CenterKnowing what wore your pool down shapes what the remodel should fix.
Calcium-rich water and evaporation leave white scale on tile and can roughen plaster over the years. New tile, a durable finish and balanced chemistry reset the clock. See our calcium scale guide.
UV fades plaster and grout, and heat cycles crack older concrete decks. Remodels often pair a new interior with a new, better-jointed deck.
An empty pool should not sit exposed to summer sun for long, and most Valley cities set rules for where drained pool water can go. Draining is planned as part of the job.
Soil movement and heat can open cracks in coping, tile and sometimes the shell. We separate surface cracks from structural ones before recommending a scope.
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The Hidden Jewel is a modern makeover of a walled yard behind a single-story Gilbert home. The remodel reworked the entry with lit step-down benches, laid pale stone paving from the house to the water, refreshed the water features and added a covered bar with its own TV. The front yard was refreshed to match.
At the site visit we inspect shell, plumbing, equipment, tile and deck, and hear what you want to change.
A 3D design and detailed proposal within a week show the remodeled pool and yard before work begins.
The pool is drained under local rules, and old finish, tile, coping and decking come out as needed.
New features, tile, finish and equipment go in, then the pool is filled, balanced and started up.
If the shell is structurally sound and the pool sits in a good spot, a remodel usually delivers more for the money. If it is the wrong size, in the wrong place or has serious structural problems, a new pool may be the better investment. We assess it on site and tell you honestly.
Rough patches that snag feet, stains that will not brush out, etching, hollow-sounding spots and visible plaster loss are the common signs. Where the finish has worn through, resurfacing protects the shell as well as the look.
In many cases, yes. Sun shelves, benches and spas can often be formed inside or alongside the existing shell. Whether it works depends on depth, structure and plumbing, which we check during the site visit.
Many do, especially structural changes, new gas or electrical work and barrier updates, while a simple resurface may not. We confirm the requirements for your city and HOA and handle the paperwork.
Yes. Replacing older pumps with variable-speed models, adding LED lighting and installing Pentair automation lets you run the pool from your phone and usually lowers energy use. See smart automation for details.
Established neighborhoods in Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and Phoenix are full of pools ready for a second life, and many Gilbert and Scottsdale pools are ready for an upgrade too.
Tell us what you want to build, your budget and timing, then pick a time for a free 30-minute call with our design manager.
