Pool Resurfacing in Gilbert, AZ
Pool resurfacing with a mini pebble finish that outlasts plaster in Arizona water.
Pool Resurfacing That Holds Up in Hard Water
Pool resurfacing means chipping out the old interior and shooting a new one. In Gilbert, the old finish is usually plaster that has gone rough, stained or hollow. We replace it with mini pebble, which is the finish we install most.
Plaster is smooth, but here it lasts about five to seven years. A pebble finish with balanced water should last 15 to 18. That gap is why we rarely suggest going back to plaster.
Rough or stained pool surface? Get a free pool resurfacing estimate from Blue Lagoon Pool Management
How a Remodel With Blue Lagoon Works
You get one project manager from the first walk to the final walkthrough.
Why Gilbert Homeowners Choose Blue Lagoon for Pool Resurfacing
We service pools every week, so we know what Arizona water does to a finish. We resurface with that in mind, and then we start up the new surface ourselves.
Blue Lagoon has cared for East Valley pools since 2010 and has remodeled them for the past six years.
We are an authorized PebbleTec installer. We also install StoneScapes and Universal White Cement pebble.
Arizona ROC 347885 (KA-5) and ROC 297987 (CR-6). Voted Best of Gilbert and Best of Chandler.
2 years on workmanship, 10 years on pebble finishes and 2 years on decking.
Acid Wash or Pool Resurfacing: How to Tell
If the surface is still in good shape, an acid wash is the better choice. It takes off stains and makes the pool look fresh for a fraction of the cost. Nobody needs a new interior to fix a dirty one.
It is time for pool resurfacing when you see any of these:
- Cracks in the interior finish
- Pebble or plaster coming off the walls or floor
- Hollow spots that sound dull when you tap them
- Stains that an acid wash no longer removes
We do not patch cracks or hollow spots. A patch will not match the old color, and it usually fails again. So once the finish has those problems, it needs to come out.
Pool Resurfacing Cost in Gilbert
Mini pebble runs about $10.50 per square foot of interior surface. On most pools we see, a pool-only remodel comes to $12,000 to $15,000. That price includes the drain, chip-out, haul-off, startup chemicals and cleanup. Decking, water features and equipment are extra.
| Finish | How long it lasts here | Feel | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini pebble | 15 to 18 years with balanced water | Smoother than original pebble | The finish we install most. It handles heat and hard water best. |
| Polished mini pebble | Same as mini pebble | The smoothest pebble option | Polishing is an additional charge. |
| Plaster | About 5 to 7 years | Smooth | Shows dirt and stains sooner, especially in white. |
Plaster Alternatives for Arizona Pools
Homeowners often ask about replastering, because plaster is what the pool came with. It is smoother underfoot. But the material does not last as long in our water, and white finishes show dirt and stains faster.
Mini pebble is the plaster alternative we recommend. It has become much smoother than the original pebble finishes, and it is now the finish we install most. See colors and brands on our Pebble Tec finishes page.
Should You Replace the Tile During Pool Resurfacing?
You can replace the interior and keep the tile. There are risks, though. It is hard to chip out old pebble without breaking a tile or two. On an older pool the tile may also be discontinued, so we would use the closest match we can find.
Keep in mind that the tile is the same age as the finish. If the finish is failing, the tile is often loose or hollow too. See pool tile and coping for prices.
How the Pool Resurfacing Process Works
Here is the order of work on a resurface:
- Our techs drain the pool the day before, to the spot your city or HOA allows.
- Next, the demo crew chips out the old interior finish.
- Then the pebble crew pressure washes the shell and shoots the new finish.
- After that, the finish dries overnight and is washed the next day.
- Finally, we fill the pool, add startup chemicals and start the system.
A full remodel with deck and coping work takes two to four weeks. A resurface has fewer steps, so we give you the exact timeline when we measure the pool. In the busy season we are booked about two weeks out.
Care After Pool Resurfacing
We handle the startup in-house. Our techs add the startup chemicals, program the equipment and watch the water, so the new surface is not damaged. We can wash a new finish with Pool Wash instead of acid, and we can apply Microglass to help prevent staining.
After that, the best care is simple. Keep the chemicals balanced for the life of the finish, and drain the pool more often to change out the water. Our weekly pool service covers the first part.
Pool Resurfacing Warranty
Pebble finishes we install carry a 10-year warranty, and our workmanship is covered for two years. We are a certified PebbleTec installer, and you can read about the product on the PebbleTec website. For the rest of the job, see our pool remodeling page.
Pool Remodel Financing Options
You can apply for pool remodel financing through either of these companies:
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Pool Resurfacing Questions, Answered
These are the questions homeowners ask us most. If yours is not here, reach out and we will answer it.
Mini pebble runs about $10.50 per square foot of interior surface. Most pool-only remodels we do come to $12,000 to $15,000, which includes the drain, chip-out, haul-off, startup chemicals and cleanup.
With properly balanced water, a pebble finish should last 15 to 18 years. Plaster lasts about 5 to 7 years on average.
Yes, but there are risks. Tiles often chip or break during the chip-out, and older tile may be discontinued. In that case we use the closest match if you are fine with that.
No. We do not repair hollow spots or cracks in the interior finish. Once a pool has them, it is time for a new interior.
The original pebble was. The mini pebble we use today is much smoother, and we can polish it for an additional charge.
No. Remodels do not need a permit in Arizona. Only new construction and gas lines do.
Ten years on the pebble finish and two years on workmanship.
We do. Our own techs add the startup chemicals and balance the water, so the new surface is protected from day one.