A South Florida pool does not age the way a pool anywhere else does. Year-round use, hard water, salt in the air and eleven months of sun mean the interior finish, the waterline tile and the deck all wear out faster than the owner expects. We renovate existing pools — resurfacing, tile, coping, decks, equipment and safety fencing — across Miami-Dade and Broward. This is a Florida-only service line. We do not offer it in Massachusetts or New Jersey.
The clearest way to describe this service is by what it is not. We renovate pools that already exist. We do not excavate and build new swimming pools, and we do not design them. New pool construction in Florida is a separately licensed specialty with its own permitting track, and we would rather tell you that on the first phone call than three visits in. If you are building a pool from scratch, you need a pool construction contractor, not us. If your pool is twenty years old and the plaster is rough underfoot and stained, that is our work.
Resurfacing is the heart of it. The interior finish on a Florida pool — marcite, quartz or pebble — is a wear surface, not a permanent one. When it starts to feel like sandpaper, when there are grey blotches that no amount of brushing removes, or when you can see the grey shell showing through, the finish has reached the end of its life. Resurfacing means draining the pool, chipping out the failed material back to a sound substrate, reinstalling the bond coat and applying the new finish, then filling and starting a specific water chemistry schedule for the first month. That last part matters more than people realise: a good finish can be ruined in the first two weeks by careless start-up chemistry.
The waterline tile usually goes at the same time, because it is the same drain-down and the same crew. Calcium scale, popped tiles and failed grout at the waterline are the most visible sign of an old pool, and replacing the tile while the water is out costs a fraction of doing it as its own job later. The same logic applies to coping, to the light niche, and to any equipment that is on its last season. If the pool is coming down anyway, do the whole list once.
The deck is the other half of what people actually see. A Miami pool deck takes brutal sun and afternoon downpours, and old broadcast finishes chalk, crack and get hot enough to burn bare feet. We resurface decks, install pavers and marble, and we pay attention to where the water goes — a deck that drains toward the house instead of away from it causes problems that have nothing to do with the pool.
On safety, Florida law is specific. The Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act requires a residential pool to have at least one approved safety feature, and a removable mesh safety fence is the most common one. We install them, and we will point out when an existing barrier does not actually meet the requirement — a gate that does not self-latch is a failed barrier, not a minor detail.
What our Miami pool renovation service includes
- Pool resurfacing and replaster — chip-out of the failed finish, bond coat, and new marcite, quartz or pebble interior, with a supervised start-up chemistry schedule.
- Waterline tile — removal of scaled or loose tile and installation of new waterline tile and mosaics.
- Coping — repair or replacement of failed or lifted coping stones around the pool edge.
- Pool deck resurfacing — new deck coatings, pavers, travertine or marble over a properly prepared and drained base.
- Equipment replacement — pumps, filters, valves, timers and lights swapped out while the pool is down.
- Pool safety fence — removable mesh safety fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates.
- Screen enclosure repair — re-screening and repair of existing pool cages, including panel replacement after storm damage.
- Drain-down and clean-up — controlled draining, debris removal, and a pool handed back full, balanced and running.
Why homeowners in Florida call us
- We renovate existing pools and we say plainly that we do not build new ones. Knowing where our scope ends is worth more to you than a company that says yes to everything.
- Start-up chemistry is part of the job, not an afterthought handed to the homeowner. A new interior finish is most vulnerable in its first thirty days, and that is when most of the damage we get called to fix was actually done.
- We look at drainage on every deck job. Water that runs toward the house is a foundation problem waiting to happen, and it is far cheaper to fix while the deck is open.
- We tell you when a safety barrier does not meet the Florida requirement, even when you did not ask, because a gate that does not self-latch is the thing that matters at two in the morning.
- We price after we have seen the pool drained or at least seen its condition properly. The extent of chip-out is the single largest variable in a resurfacing job and it cannot be guessed over the phone.
What affects the cost
Pool renovation pricing swings widely, because two pools of the same size can need completely different amounts of work once the water is out. These are the factors that move the number most:
- Pool size and surface area — the interior finish is priced by area, so a large pool with a spa costs meaningfully more than a small rectangle.
- Extent of chip-out — whether the old finish comes off cleanly or the shell underneath needs repair before anything new goes on. This is the biggest unknown until the pool is drained.
- Finish material — plain marcite is the entry point; quartz and pebble aggregate finishes cost more and last considerably longer.
- Tile and coping — whether they are being replaced at the same time, and the material chosen.
- Deck scope — a resurfacing coat over a sound deck is a different job from tearing out and installing pavers or marble.
- Equipment — how much of the pump, filter, valve and lighting package is being replaced while the pool is down.
- Access — whether a truck and equipment can reach the pool deck, or whether material has to be carried through the property by hand.
Every quote is free and specific to your property — we do not price this kind of work over the phone without understanding what is actually there.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you build new swimming pools?
No. We renovate pools that already exist — resurfacing, tile, coping, decks, equipment and safety fencing. Excavating and building a new pool is a separately licensed specialty in Florida with its own permitting track, and it is not our scope. If you are building from scratch, you need a pool construction contractor. We are happy to tell you that on the first call rather than waste your time.
How do I know my pool needs resurfacing?
The usual signs are a surface that feels rough or like sandpaper underfoot, grey or dark blotches that do not brush out, visible staining that keeps returning after treatment, chips and hollow spots, or the grey shell showing through the finish. Rising chemical consumption is another quiet sign — a deteriorating finish changes how the water behaves.
How long does a pool renovation take?
A straightforward resurfacing with waterline tile typically runs one to two weeks from drain-down to refill, weather permitting. Adding deck work, coping or equipment extends it. The first month after refill also has a specific chemistry schedule that we walk you through — the pool is usable, but the finish is still curing.
Is this service available in Massachusetts or New Jersey?
No. Pool renovation is a Florida-only service line for us. Our Massachusetts and New Jersey operations cover roofing, HVAC, air duct cleaning, chimney work, garage doors and remodeling.
Can you re-screen or repair my pool cage?
Yes, we repair and re-screen existing pool cages and screen enclosures, including panel replacement after storm damage. Building a brand-new screen enclosure from scratch is a separate aluminium speciality trade, so for a new structure we will point you to the right contractor.
Does Florida require a safety barrier around a residential pool?
Yes. The Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act requires at least one approved safety feature — a compliant barrier or fence, an approved safety pool cover, exit alarms on doors and windows with direct access to the pool, or self-closing and self-latching devices on those doors. A removable mesh safety fence is the most common choice. If your existing barrier does not actually comply, we will tell you.
What is the difference between marcite, quartz and pebble finishes?
Marcite is traditional white plaster — the least expensive option and the shortest lived, typically wearing out fastest in year-round Florida use. Quartz finishes add quartz aggregate for better stain resistance and longer life. Pebble finishes are the most durable and the most expensive, with a textured look many owners prefer. We will walk you through the cost difference against how long you plan to keep the house.
Pool looking tired? Let us take a look at it.
Tell us how old the pool is and what it is doing, and we will come and see it. Estimates are free, and if the job is outside our scope we will say so and point you to the right trade.