Pool Resurfacing in Palm Beach and Broward County
Pool resurfacing replaces the interior finish of your pool: the plaster, quartz or pebble layer over the concrete shell. It stops rough, stained or leaking-looking surfaces from getting worse, and it sets the color of your water for the next stretch of years.
Who this is for
Most pools need a new finish when the surface turns rough enough to scrape feet, when stains will not come out with normal cleaning, or when you can see bare, pitted or flaking areas. Etching from years of unbalanced water is common here. So are hollow spots, where the finish has let go of the shell underneath.
South Florida is hard on pool surfaces. Strong sun, warm water, daily rain in summer and high-calcium tap water all push a finish harder than in cooler places. Saltwater pools add another factor, because salt-chlorinated water is gentle on skin but can be tough on some surfaces if the chemistry drifts.
If your pool is also getting new tile or coping, it is usually smarter to plan it all together. See Pool Renovation and Pool + Deck Makeover for how that works. If you only want to know whether your finish is at the end of its life, send us a few photos and the address and we will tell you what we see.
Options, honestly compared
White plaster (marcite)
The classic smooth finish: cement and marble dust. It is usually the lowest upfront cost of the three. It is also the softest, so it tends to show etching, staining and rough patches sooner, especially with hard water or neglected chemistry. Good if budget matters most and you will keep the water balanced.
Quartz aggregate
Plaster mixed with quartz grains. The surface is denser and holds color better than plain plaster, and it is usually more resistant to chemical wear. It costs more than white plaster and less than most pebble finishes. A sensible middle choice for many South Florida pools.
Pebble aggregate
Small river stones set in cement. It is the most durable of the three and the most textured underfoot. Polished pebble has the top layer ground smoother, so it feels better on bare feet, at a higher cost for the extra labor. Pebble usually has the highest price, and the color range is wide.
How the work runs
Look at the pool and the history
We check the surface, listen for hollow spots, and ask about leaks, past finishes and the type of sanitizer you use. Photos help us scope it before a visit.
Confirm permit and HOA needs
Whether a permit or HOA sign-off is required depends on the city, the community and the scope. We confirm what applies to your address before work starts.
Drain and prep the shell
The pool is drained and the old surface is assessed. Depending on its condition, we either chip out the failing finish or apply a bond coat over sound material. Cracks, tile edges and fittings are dealt with before the new finish goes in.
Apply the new finish
The finish goes on in one continuous push so there are no cold joints. Timing matters in heat, so crews work early and the pool is filled right away.
Fill, start up and cure
We fill without stopping, balance the water on a schedule and brush the surface in the first days. You get written start-up steps for your pool.
Chip-out or bond coat: how the prep decision gets made
A bond coat is a bonding agent applied to the old surface before a new layer goes on. It can work well when the existing finish is solid, well attached and not too thick from earlier coats. It is quicker and usually costs less.
A chip-out removes the old finish down to the shell. We recommend it when we hear hollow sounds, find delamination, see heavy cracking or find that earlier layers have built up. Putting new material over a bad base only hides the problem, and the new finish will fail where the old one did. Be wary of any quote that skips the question of what is under the surface.
Why start-up and curing chemistry matter so much
A new finish is at its most delicate in the first weeks. Water that is too soft can pull lime out of the surface and leave a rough, etched look. Water that is too hard or too high in pH can leave scale and cloudy patches. Hard South Florida tap water makes careful balancing even more important.
Hot weather speeds up how fast the surface sets, so we plan the work around the day's heat and keep the fill continuous. Summer rain can dilute the water and shift the balance, which is why the start-up schedule has to be followed rather than guessed at. Keep the pool brushed as instructed, and hold off on heavy use until you are told the surface is ready.
Scheduling around the weather
Resurfacing needs a few dry days around the application, and a pool drained during hurricane season can be a risk if the water table rises. Groundwater pressure can push on an empty pool, so draining decisions depend on conditions and the pool itself. We schedule with the forecast in mind and tell you honestly when a window looks poor.
Where we do pool resurfacing
Pool Resurfacing across Palm Beach and Broward County. Each city page covers local things worth checking before work starts.
- Pool Resurfacing in Boca Raton
- Pool Resurfacing in Delray Beach
- Pool Resurfacing in Boynton Beach
- Pool Resurfacing in Deerfield Beach
- Pool Resurfacing in Pompano Beach
- Pool Resurfacing in Fort Lauderdale
Read before you decide
Send photos of the pool and the deck. The quote lists every line.
Get a quotePool Resurfacing: questions
How do I know my pool needs resurfacing and not just cleaning?
If stains return soon after cleaning, the surface feels rough or sharp, or you see bare or flaking areas, cleaning will not fix it. Light stains and algae marks on a sound finish often can be cleaned. Photos help us tell the difference.
How long does a new pool finish last?
It depends on the finish, the water chemistry and how well the pool is looked after. Pebble and quartz generally outlast plain plaster, but none of them last forever, and we do not promise a number of years.
Can I swim right after the pool is filled?
Not always. The surface needs a curing period and careful water balance first. We give you specific start-up instructions for your pool and finish.
Is saltwater a problem for a new finish?
Saltwater pools can be resurfaced like any other. The key is keeping calcium, pH and alkalinity in range, and holding off on adding salt until the start-up period is done, as your equipment and finish instructions allow.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval?
It depends on your city, your community and the scope of work. We confirm the requirements for your address before scheduling.
Can the tile and coping be done at the same time?
Yes, and it is often smarter. The pool is already drained, so tile repair and coping work can be sequenced with the finish. See Tile & Coping for what that involves.
Often done together
Get a quote for pool resurfacing.
Tell us what you want done to the pool, the deck, or both. Photos of the pool, the deck and the equipment pad help us understand the job before we come out.
- You send the basics. Name, phone, address and what you want changed. Photos are optional.
- We look and get back to you. We review what you sent and contact you to set up a visit.
- You get a written quote. It lists the scope, the materials and colors, what comes out, and the order the work happens in.