Is Your Pool Showing Its Age?
Run your hand along the pool wall. If the surface feels rough, catches your skin, or shows staining that acid washing won't fix, that's plaster breakdown. In Scottsdale's UV, standard plaster degrades in 10–15 years. Most pools built during the 2005–2015 construction boom are hitting that window right now.
Surface wear is the part you see. An aging pool also bleeds money through your electric bill and your water meter.
Three Signs It's Time
Visible wear. Cracked, stained, or rough surfaces harbor algae, cut feet, and make chemical balancing a constant fight. Chipped coping and separating tile indicate structural movement that worsens every monsoon season. Visible surface damage usually means the shell underneath needs work too.
Hidden costs. Single-speed pumps from the mid-2000s consume 2–3x the energy of modern variable-speed models. Upgrading cuts pool operating costs 50–70% and pays for itself in 2–3 years at current APS rates. Add a leaking shell or outdated plumbing and you're losing thousands of gallons monthly on top of the energy waste.
Missing features. Pools built 15 years ago didn't include Baja shelves, integrated spas, smart automation, or LED lighting, all standard in new Scottsdale builds. Adding these features to an existing pool costs a fraction of new construction and transforms how you use the space.
What We Renovate
Resurfacing
We remove the old surface, repair the underlying shell, and apply your choice of finish:
- Pebble Tec: Cooler underfoot, 15+ year lifespan, natural desert color tones
- QuartzScapes: Mid-range with strong UV and stain resistance
- Glass tile: Luxury option for Paradise Valley and Troon properties
Equipment and Systems
- Variable-speed pumps that cut energy costs immediately
- Saltwater conversions for softer, lower-maintenance water
- Smart automation: manage pumps, lights, and temperature from your phone
- LED lighting for evening ambiance without the wiring of older halogen systems
Feature Additions
- Baja shelves for shallow lounging in Scottsdale's afternoon heat
- Spillover spas that extend your swim season through December
- Water and fire features: deck jets, fire bowls, and bubblers that add evening drama
- Auto-covers that reduce evaporation 70–90% and qualify for water utility rebates
Structural Repairs
Coping replacement, tile reattachment, leak detection and repair, and plumbing updates for aging systems.
The Renovation Process
- Assessment: We evaluate your pool's condition, identify structural issues, and scope your goals
- Proposal: Detailed plan with material options, timeline, and fixed pricing
- Renovation: Drain, demo, repairs, new surface and equipment. Most projects take 1–4 weeks.
- Handoff: Fill, chemical startup, system training, and maintenance guidance
Book fall renovations by August. The October–April window avoids monsoon complications and extreme heat that slows curing.
Investment Range
- Resurfacing only: $8,000–$15,000 depending on pool size and finish
- Mid-range renovation: $15,000–$30,000 (resurfacing + equipment upgrades)
- Full transformation: $30,000–$60,000 (structural work, features, luxury finishes)
Request a free renovation assessment to find out what your pool needs.