Most pools in Port Elizabeth start losing their finish around year 10 to 15. The water turns harder to balance, the marbelite chalks, and the surface starts feeling rough underfoot. That's the moment to renovate — before bigger structural problems start.
Five signs your Gqeberha pool needs renovation
Watch for these tell-tale issues:
- Marbelite that feels rough, chalky or stained
- Persistent water loss not explained by evaporation
- Cracked or missing mosaic tiles around the waterline
- Equipment older than 12 years or constantly tripping
- Coping stones that wobble or have come loose
What a proper pool renovation includes
There's a big difference between a quick re-paint and a real renovation. A proper Gqeberha renovation drains the pool, strips back to a sound substrate, repairs the shell, re-waterproofs, and applies the new finish — with new plumbing and equipment as needed.
- Drain, clean and inspect the shell
- Cut out failed marbelite, mosaic or plaster
- Repair structural cracks (epoxy injection if needed)
- Re-waterproof using mosaic-grade systems
- Install new finish — re-marbelite or full mosaic
- Replace failed plumbing, weirs, lights and equipment
What goes into a renovation quote
Renovation pricing depends on the condition of the shell, pool size, and the finish and equipment you choose. Rather than guess, we drain-test, inspect and send a fully itemised written quote — so there are no surprises mid-project.
Should you re-marbelite or go to mosaic?
Re-marbelite is the more affordable option and lasts 10–15 years if applied properly. Glass mosaic costs more upfront but lasts 20+ years, looks dramatically better and protects the shell more effectively. For Mount Croix, Walmer and Summerstrand homes where the pool is a focal point, mosaic almost always pays back at resale.
How long does a renovation take?
Most renovations in PE complete in 2–4 weeks, weather dependent. Mosaic adds about a week. Full overhauls with structural repairs and equipment swaps run 4–6 weeks. We coordinate around weather windows to keep curing on track.
Frequently asked
Do you have to drain the pool for a renovation?
Yes. A real finish renovation requires the pool to be drained, dried and prepped properly. Anything done with water in the pool is cosmetic and won't last.
Can you reshape my pool during renovation?
Often, yes. We've turned awkward kidney pools into rectangles and added tanning ledges or steps as part of larger renovations.
Will my pool look brand new?
With a proper full renovation — yes. The shell is the same, but a new mosaic finish, new coping and new equipment make the pool feel completely new.