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Our pool remodeling services change how an existing pool looks and works, without digging a new hole. That can mean a fresh interior finish in a new color, modern waterline tile, wider entry steps, a shallow tanning ledge for lounging, or a reshaped end that suits the way your family uses the pool today. Because Christopher Underwood studied landscape architecture, we design each remodel with the house, patio and views in mind, so the result fits the whole yard. Not sure your finish is worn enough to redo? Read the signs a pool needs resurfacing.
Remodeling borrows the design and building skills we use on new pools. These photos show finished work by our own crews. For more ideas, browse the full gallery before we meet.
Remodels usually start because the pool still works but no longer fits. These are the frustrations we hear most, each paired with the design change that answers it.
We take on pool remodels in Lexington, Reading, Burlington, Woburn, Windham, Londonderry, Pelham and Hudson, plus the surrounding parts of both states. A modest change like new tile is worth a call too. We are glad to quote one improvement or a full redesign, and we will tell you honestly which changes make the biggest difference for the money.
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We work with homeowners across northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Pick your town to see local details, or ask us if yours is not listed.
We begin with a conversation about how you use the pool and what you want to change, then sketch the options over a plan of the existing pool. Once you pick a direction, we confirm whether the town needs a permit, order materials and book the work for a quiet season. On site, the pool is drained with care, old finish and tile are removed, and any new steps, benches or ledges are formed. Tile and the interior finish go on last. After the refill, a fresh concrete finish needs careful water balancing in its early weeks, and we walk you through that routine.
Why Mountainscapes
A remodel is part design project, part construction job. We do both under one roof, so the person drawing your new steps understands how they will be formed, plumbed and finished, and the plan stays buildable from first sketch to final swim.
New plaster or aggregate finish on concrete pools, chosen for color, texture and how it feels underfoot.
Replacing the tile band at the water's edge, which shows scale and stains first and sets the style of the pool.
Adding or widening built-in steps and seating so getting in and out is easier for every age.
A shallow shelf where kids can splash and adults can set loungers right in the water.
Deck jets, a sheer waterfall or LED lights added during the remodel, while the pool is already drained.
Worn coping swapped for natural stone or precast caps that match a new patio or deck.
How is pool remodeling different from a renovation?
A renovation focuses on getting a tired pool back into good working order. Remodeling goes further and changes the design: new finishes, tile, steps, ledges or shape. Many projects mix the two. If you are unsure where to begin, our pool renovation page explains how we set priorities.
How do I know my pool needs resurfacing?
Rough patches, stains that will not brush out, hollow-sounding spots and areas where the finish has worn through are the usual signs. Concrete pool finishes wear with age, and faster when the water chemistry is off. See our guide to the signs of a worn pool surface.
Can you add a tanning ledge or steps to an existing pool?
Often, yes. On concrete pools we form the new ledge or steps and finish them along with the rest of the interior. On vinyl liner pools, adding steps usually means a new liner made to the new shape. We check the structure and depths first and tell you what is practical.
Does pool remodeling need a permit?
Reshaping the pool or altering its structure usually involves the town building department, and adding lights or other wired equipment brings electrical rules into play. A straightforward resurfacing is less likely to need approval. We find out what your town requires before work begins.
Can you change the color of my pool?
Yes. On a concrete pool, the color comes from the interior finish and the tile, so resurfacing is the moment to change it. Lighter finishes give a brighter blue, darker ones a deeper look. On a vinyl pool, color changes with a new liner pattern, covered on our liner replacement page.
When is the best time to remodel a pool?
Fall and early spring work well because the pool is not in use and the weather still suits plaster and tile work. These are also our busiest seasons, so planning a few months ahead leaves time for design choices and any permits before the crew arrives.
