What a remodel can include
- New interior finish (see pool resurfacing)
- Waterline tile and coping replacement
- Tanning ledges, benches and new entry steps
- LED lighting with color control
- Water features: bubblers, sheer descents, deck jets, rock or spillover spas
- Equipment upgrades: variable-speed pumps, heaters, salt systems and automation
- A new or extended deck around the pool (see pool decks and patios)
Planning a remodel
Start with what bothers you most about the pool now: the look, the upkeep, how it’s used or the cost of running it. That list shapes the scope. A contractor will check the shell, plumbing and equipment first, because there’s no point refinishing over a leak or a failing pump.
Bundling the work matters. Draining and prepping a pool is a fixed cost, so combining tile, finish and features in one project usually beats doing them a year apart.
Concrete, fiberglass and vinyl
Concrete pools offer the most room to change: shape, depth, ledges and finish. Fiberglass remodels focus on refinishing the gelcoat, tile, lighting, equipment and decking. Vinyl pools are updated with a new liner pattern, new steps, lighting and equipment.