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Pool remodeling and resurfacing

From resurfacing to custom water features, we bring craftsmanship and care to every detail — starting with the prep work nobody else wants to do properly.

Resurfacing

The prep work is what makes a finish last

Anyone can spray a new surface over an old one. It will look right for a season and then fail at the bond line. We chip out the old material properly and prepare a clean, solid substrate before anything new goes on.

That attention to prep is the single biggest difference between a resurfacing job that holds up for years and one that blisters, delaminates, or stains within a couple of summers. It's slower, it's less pleasant work, and it's not negotiable.

Premium finishes

We use Florida Stucco and Diamond Brite, both trusted for durability, texture, and color range, and both proven against Florida's heat, rain, and UV.

Whether you want a classic pale blue or something bolder, we'll walk you through how each finish actually looks in water rather than on a sample card.

Tile

Waterline and accent tile, removed and reset properly

We take tile work seriously, and that starts with removing all of the existing tile rather than patching around it.

With the old tile off, we inspect the beam for cracks and damage, seal any problem areas we find, and prep the surface so the new tile bonds properly. Skipping that inspection is how tile ends up popping off a year later.

Styles we install

Everything from timeless blues to modern glass mosaics, in waterline bands or as accent detail on steps, benches, and raised walls.

If you're doing a full remodel, we'll coordinate the tile with the interior finish and the coping so the three read as one decision instead of three.

Deck and coping

The surface you actually stand on

Worn, cracked, or dated decking undoes an otherwise beautiful pool, and in Florida it's also a safety question. Hot, slick surfaces are a genuine problem in July.

Travertine

Stays notably cooler underfoot than poured concrete, with natural variation and slip resistance. The default choice for a reason in this climate.

Marble

A more formal, high-end look with fine texture and light color that reflects heat rather than holding it.

Concrete pavers

The widest range of shapes, colors, and patterns, and individually replaceable if one ever gets damaged or stained.

Our process starts with careful removal of the old material and a properly compacted, level base. A beautiful paver laid on a poor foundation will settle and rock within a season, no matter what it cost.

Water features

Movement, sound, and better circulation

A fountain, a sheer descent, a scupper, or a spillover spa adds something a still pool can't. We handle the plumbing, the structural prep, and the finish work so the feature reads as part of the pool rather than an attachment to it.

There's a practical argument too. Water features move water that would otherwise sit still, which improves circulation in the areas of a pool that chemicals reach last.

Planning a full remodel?

Surface, tile, coping, and water features are best decided together rather than one at a time. Doing them as one project means one mobilization, one drain-down, and a finished pool where the pieces match.

Call 561-406-8271 and we'll come look at what you have before quoting anything.

Common questions

Questions we get asked

How do I know when my pool needs resurfacing?
Rough or chalky plaster underfoot, persistent staining that won't brush out, visible chips and pop-offs, exposed gunite, or a surface that keeps eating chemicals are all signs the finish is at the end of its life.
What surface finishes do you use?
Florida Stucco and Diamond Brite. Both are proven against Florida's heat, rain, and UV, and both come in a wide range of colors and textures.
How long does a resurfacing project take?
It depends on the size of the pool and the condition of what's underneath. Chipping out old material properly takes as long as it takes, and the finish needs its full cure before the pool goes back into normal use. We'll give you a realistic schedule after seeing the pool.
Can I replace just the waterline tile without resurfacing?
Yes, tile is often done on its own. If the interior finish is also near the end of its life, doing both at once saves a second drain-down and lets you coordinate the colors.
What decking material is best for Florida?
Travertine is the common answer because it stays cooler underfoot than poured concrete and offers natural slip resistance. Marble suits a more formal look, and concrete pavers give the widest design range with the advantage of individual replacement.
Do water features cost a lot to run?
They run off your existing pump in most cases, so the ongoing cost is modest. They also improve circulation, which works in your favor on chemical use.
Do you handle the whole remodel or subcontract it?
We handle the work ourselves — the surface prep, the tile, the coping, and the water feature plumbing and finish.
Will you match my existing tile or coping?
Where the product is still made, yes. Where it isn't, we'll show you the closest current options and talk through whether matching or deliberately changing gives the better result.

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We'll come look at the pool, talk through finishes, and quote the real scope rather than a guess.