Signs Your Pool Is Ready for a Remodel
You already know the feeling. Here is what usually causes it.
Illustrative detail
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Rough or stained plaster
that scratches feet
02
Waterline tile
that dates the whole backyard
03
Cracks or settling
in the deck or coping
04
A chemical bill
that keeps creeping up
05
Equipment from another decade
loud and thirsty
06
A shape or depth
that no longer fits how you live
Most of these are surface and equipment problems, not structural ones. A remodel fixes them without starting over.
Resurfacing & Interior Finishes
The finish is what you feel every time you swim. Three families, from workhorse to luxury, and resurfacing is the moment to pick new waterline tile too, since the pool is already drained.
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Standard Plaster
Smooth, classic white or tinted marcite. The budget workhorse.
02
Quartz Blends
Plaster reinforced with quartz aggregate. Richer color, harder surface, better stain resistance.
03
Pebble Finishes
Exposed-aggregate texture with the deepest water color and the longest life.
Illustrative textures. Confirm finish with physical samples.
Decks, Coping & Tile
Travertine and paver overlays over existing concrete, coping replacement, crack and spall repair, and waterline or accent tile. For a full driveway or patio project, see Patios & Driveways.
Paver deck with turf joints
Glass tile at the waterline
Travertine deck and coping
Popular upgrades
Upgrades While the Pool Is Open
When the pool is drained and the crew is on site is the cheapest moment to upgrade anything else.
Ongoing care
The Remodel Crew That Doesn't Disappear
The same company runs weekly service routes and a repair team. Your new finish gets started up, balanced, and maintained by people who answer the phone.
See service plans →- Weekly service routes
- Certified inspections
The process
How a Remodel Runs
A clear, step-by-step process so you always know what is happening and when.
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1
Assessment & quote
We inspect the pool, talk through options and give you an itemized quote.
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2
Drain & prep
The pool is drained and the old surface is prepared.
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3
Tile, coping & repairs
Structural repairs, then new waterline tile and coping.
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4
Finish application
The new interior finish goes on.
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5
Fill & chemical startup
We refill, balance the water and start the equipment.
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6
28-day cure care
4 weeksWe look after the water while the new finish cures.
"A resurface is the quick one. Structural remodels take longer, and either way we tell you the schedule before you sign."
What a Remodel Costs
Three honest starting points. Your fixed quote itemizes every line before you sign.
Refresh
from $10,000
Resurface plus new waterline tile. The pool feels new underfoot again.
Most chosen
Transform
Priced on site
Adds a deck overlay, salt conversion, LED lighting and new equipment.
Reimagine
Priced on site
Structural changes, an added spa or sun shelf, full outdoor living.
What moves the number: pool size, finish choice, deck area, structural work.
Finished Work on the Treasure Coast
Turf-jointed deck
Pool and spa framed by large pavers with artificial turf joints and a fire bowl wall.
Iridescent glass tile
Pool at dusk with iridescent glass tile, deck step lights, a spillover spa and fire bowls.
Overflowing spa
Glass tile spa overflowing into the pool under a screen enclosure, looking out to a lake.
★★★★★ 4.7 stars from 80 Google reviews
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“They removed an old pool for us, added a new pool & a gorgeous deck.”
Andrea T. · Google review · Pool & deck
★★★★★
“They did a full remodel and it looks killer.”
Corey L. · Google review · Remodel & service
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“The team at CoastLife pools has significantly improved the appearance of our pool.”
Mike O. · Google review · Service & upgrades
Remodeling Questions, Answered
How much does it cost to resurface a pool in Stuart?
Resurfacing a smaller pool in plaster starts from $6,500, and from $10,000 with new waterline tile. Pool size and the finish family you choose move the number. Quartz and pebble cost more up front and last longer. Read the cost guide →
How long does a pool remodel take?
It depends on the scope: a resurface is far quicker than a remodel that adds deck overlay or structural work. You get the schedule in writing before you sign, and we tell you the day before each phase starts. See how a remodel runs →
Can I stay in my home during the remodel?
Yes. The work stays in the backyard, water and power interruptions are brief and scheduled, and the crew walks you through each phase the day before it happens. See the process →
Plaster, quartz or pebble: which finish should I choose?
Plaster is the budget workhorse. Quartz adds hardness and color for a modest bump. Pebble lasts longest and gives the deepest water color. We bring samples to the assessment. Compare finishes →
Should I convert to salt during the remodel?
It is the cheapest moment to do it, since the equipment pad is already open. Softer water and lower weekly chemical cost from then on. Read Salt vs Chlorine →
Can you fix cracks and leaks, or just cosmetics?
Both. Crack injection, spall repair, and leak detection are part of the assessment, and structural repairs are quoted as their own line items so you see exactly what the fix costs. Book an assessment →
Do you offer financing for remodels?
Yes, through our partner Lyon Financial. Monthly payments keep a bigger remodel within reach, and approval does not slow the schedule. See financing options →
Will you maintain the pool after the remodel?
Yes. We are the only remodeler in this market with weekly service routes. The 28-day cure care can roll straight into a weekly plan. Compare service plans →
What Happens When You Reach Out
1
Send photos or book a visit
A few phone pictures are enough to start.
2
On-site assessment + fixed quote
Line-item scope, schedule, one number.
3
Crew on site, on schedule
Drain to swim on the dates we agreed.