Houston · Greater Gulf Coast
Renovation isn't a paint job. Plaster failure, hollow tile, cracked coping, a deck that ponds water — these are structural problems that get hidden by quick "refresh" jobs and resurface in 18 months. Our renovations treat the substrate first, then the finish. The result lasts a decade plus, not a season.
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Standard white plaster lasts 7–12 years if balanced properly. Pebble and quartz finishes (Pebble Tec, Diamond Brite, Wet Edge, etc.) are 15–20 year products with better staining resistance and a finish that hides chemistry mishaps. We acid-wash failed plaster, treat hollow areas, then apply your chosen finish over a properly prepped substrate.
Waterline tile separating from the bond beam usually means freeze damage or substrate movement. We chip out the old course, repair the substrate, and re-set with the right thinset for waterline service. Glass mosaic, porcelain, natural stone — your call on aesthetics, our call on what'll actually hold up.
Coping does two jobs: it caps the bond beam and finishes the edge of the pool. When it cracks or pulls away, water gets behind the tile and the damage cascades. Our coping replacements include sealing the substrate, setting the new coping with structural mortar, and a UV-stable joint sealant — not just sand-and-grout.
If your deck cracks are surface-level, we'll quote a textured overlay (cool-deck or knockdown). If they're structural, you'll get an honest "that needs replacement, not refinishing" quote — and we'll show you why. We don't paint over problems that'll telegraph through in two seasons.
Adding a spa, sheer-descent waterfall, or fire bowls to an existing pool is a bigger job than it looks — plumbing tie-ins, equipment pad sizing, and electrical loads all have to be reworked. We'll tell you what's possible on your existing pad and what would need a full re-pad.
Most pools we renovate get equipment upgrades during the renovation — it's the right time. Variable-speed pump (Texas Title 25 mandates them on new builds anyway), modern filter, LED retrofit, salt conversion, and automation that actually works on your phone.
How it works
We come look — substrate, equipment, deck, drainage. Honest assessment.
Line-item pricing across finishes, materials, and equipment options.
Drain, dry-out, vendor coordination, HOA paperwork if applicable.
Daily progress updates with photos.
Fill, balance chemistry, run-test, walkthrough.
Workmanship + manufacturer warranties in writing.
Frequently asked
Waterline tile refresh: 5–10 business days. Coping replacement: 1–2 weeks. Plaster resurface: 2–3 weeks. Deck resurface: 1–3 weeks. Full renovation (plaster + tile + coping + equipment): 4–6 weeks. Spa/water feature additions: 3–5 weeks.
Sometimes — if the substrate is sound. We won't recommend it if the substrate is failing, because the new finish will fail with it. We'll tell you that during the walkthrough, with photos.
Pebble finishes typically run 50–80% more than standard plaster for the same pool size, but they last roughly twice as long and hide minor chemistry issues much better. Most renovation clients choose Pebble or quartz for that reason.
Yes — and HOA submittals where required. Most renovation work in Houston/Harris County doesn't require a permit unless you're moving plumbing, expanding the pool footprint, or doing structural deck work.
Yes — November through February is actually our preferred season for plaster work. Pool's empty anyway, you're not missing swim days, and our scheduling is more flexible.
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