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Our pool renovation services help you bring an older pool back into good shape with a clear plan, instead of a string of separate repairs. We start by looking at the whole pool: the shell or liner, the interior surface, tile, coping, deck, equipment and the fence around it. Then we sort the list into what needs fixing now, what is worth upgrading while the pool is open, and what can safely wait a season or two. Some renovations are one small repair. Others touch every part of the pool. Both are welcome here. Weighing a full rebuild instead? Our article on renovating versus building new compares the two.
Below are pools and outdoor spaces our team has built. Renovation work draws on the same skills, from concrete and tile to plumbing, drainage and stone. You can find more photos in the gallery.
Most renovation calls start with one nagging problem. Here are the common ones, and how a planned renovation deals with each of them.
We renovate pools for homeowners in Concord, Acton, Sudbury, Tewksbury, Bedford, Amherst, Hollis and Derry, along with many other towns in northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. If your town is missing from this list, ask anyway. Whether your renovation list has one item or ten, we will come out, take a look and help you sort it.
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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.
It starts with a site visit. We walk around the pool, open up the equipment pad, ask how the pool has behaved over the last few seasons and, if water loss is a worry, test for leaks. Next you get a scope that splits the work into must-do repairs, worthwhile upgrades and optional extras, so you can choose what fits your budget. Messy work like draining or demolition is scheduled for spring or fall, when you are not swimming. Our crew then works through each trade in order, from plumbing and electrical to surfaces, coping and deck, and we finish by refilling, starting up the system and showing you how everything runs.
Why Mountainscapes
A renovation can involve concrete, tile, plumbing, electrical and stonework. Because we build pools from scratch, our team already handles each of those trades and knows how they affect one another, so nothing has to be done twice.
Pressure tests on the plumbing and dye checks at fittings find leaks before any new finish goes on.
A new vinyl liner, or a fresh plaster finish on a concrete pool, depending on how your pool was built.
Loose stones reset, cracked pieces replaced and missing waterline tile restored so the edge is safe again.
An aging pump, filter or heater replaced with equipment sized correctly for your pool and easier to look after.
Sunken pavers lifted, trip hazards fixed and drainage improved so water runs away from the pool.
Fences, gates and latches checked against current state barrier rules, then anything that falls short is put right.
What do pool renovation services usually include?
It depends on the pool. A renovation might be a single repair, like resetting loose coping, or a full update covering the interior finish, tile, equipment, deck and fence. We inspect everything first and give you a prioritized scope, so you can choose how far to go now and what to leave for a later season.
Is it better to renovate my pool or build a new one?
If the shell or walls are structurally sound, renovating usually costs far less than starting over. A new pool can make more sense when the structure is failing or you want a very different size or shape. Our article on renovation versus a new pool walks through the trade-offs.
What should I fix first on an old pool?
Start with anything that lets water escape or makes the pool unsafe: leaks, structural cracks, loose coping and broken gates. Surfaces come next, because a new finish laid over an active leak will not last. Cosmetic upgrades such as new tile or lighting fit in once the basics are solid.
Will I need a permit for my renovation?
That depends on the work and on your town. Structural changes to the pool, new electrical circuits and changes to the fence or gates are the kinds of work most likely to need one. We check with the local building department before anything starts, so there are no surprises halfway through.
Will you work on a pool another company built?
Yes. Who built the pool does not matter to us. We assess it as it stands today, explain what we find in plain terms and plan the work around how it was originally built, whether it is a vinyl liner, gunite or fiberglass pool.
Can I spread a renovation over more than one season?
Yes, and it is often a sensible approach. We can phase the work so urgent repairs happen first and upgrades follow later, without undoing anything already finished. Larger projects can also be financed through our lending partner.
