Concrete and pebblecrete pool resurfacing in Perth
Rough, stained or patchy concrete and pebblecrete pools can be brought back with paint, a new surface or a fibreglass lining.
We check the shell, explain the options plainly and write a fixed price.
Common problems with older concrete pools
- Pebbles coming loose or feeling sharp underfoot
- Patchy colour and stubborn stains
- Hollow or drummy patches where the surface has let go
- Small cracks in the render or around fittings
- Old paint flaking off in sheets
Your three ways back to blue
| Option | Suits | Feels like |
|---|---|---|
| Pool paint | A sound shell that just looks tired | Smooth, fresh colour |
| New surface | Worn, rough or patchy surfaces | Depends on the finish |
| Fibreglass lining | You want a smooth, easy-clean finish | Smooth and soft underfoot |
Our process
- Look at the photos
We can often see the surface type and main problems straight away.
- Check the shell
We look for drummy patches, cracks and anything that needs fixing first.
- Written price
One fixed price with each step listed, plus a start date.
- Drain and prep
Planned drain-out, then the old surface is cleaned, ground or removed.
- Repairs, then surface
Cracks and hollow patches are fixed before the new finish goes on.
- Fill, balance, swim
Refilled and balanced so it is ready for summer.
What affects the cost
Surface choice
Paint costs least. Fibreglass lining costs more but changes the feel completely.
Old surface removal
Flaking paint or loose pebble needs to come off properly first.
Cracks and drummy patches
Each repair adds time, but skipping them shortens the life of the new surface.
Tile band
Old waterline tiles can be replaced in the same job.
Guide prices
Pool painting
From around $5,000
Guide price only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we see your pool.
Concrete-to-fibreglass conversion
From around $13,000
Guide price only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we see your pool.
Concrete and pebblecrete resurfacing
Quoted after a look
Guide price only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we see your pool.
Waterline tiles
Quoted after a look
Guide price only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we see your pool.
An empty pool can lift out of the ground
Where groundwater is high, emptying a pool can cause it to lift, or "pop".
That's why we never just pull the plug. Drain-outs are planned around your pool and your block.
Permits depend on the work
Whether a renovation needs a building permit depends on what is being done.
Check with your council before structural changes or barrier changes. We tell you early if your job heads that way.
Questions people ask about this
Is pebblecrete the same as concrete?
Pebblecrete is a concrete pool with a pebble finish on top.
The shell underneath is concrete, so the same options usually apply.
Why is my pebblecrete rough on feet?
Over the years the top layer wears and the pebbles stand proud.
A new surface or a fibreglass lining fixes that.
Can a concrete pool be painted?
Yes, if the shell is sound. Paint is the lowest cost way to freshen it up.
Loose old paint or drummy patches need sorting first or the new paint will not hold.
What does drummy mean?
It means a patch sounds hollow when tapped, because the surface has come away from the concrete behind it.
Drummy patches get cut out and repaired before resurfacing.
Paint, resurface or fibreglass line: which one?
Paint suits a sound pool that just looks tired. It's the lowest cost way back to blue.
Resurfacing suits a pool that is rough, stained or worn through, where paint would only hide the problem for a while.
A fibreglass lining suits a concrete pool when you want a smooth finish that feels nice underfoot.
Send us photos and we'll tell you which one your pool actually needs.
Do I need council approval?
It depends on the work. A new surface on its own is different to changing the structure or the pool fence.
Check with your council before structural changes or barrier changes.
We'll tell you if anything in your job is likely to need that conversation.