Should You Renovate Or Rebuild Your Pool?

Is your pool aging, damaged, or not giving you what you need? Or have you inherited a disused pool from a house you’ve purchased? Has your outdoor lifestyle changed over the last few years? 

If you answer yes to any of these questions, chances are you’ve considered either a pool renovation or a total rebuild. What you might not know is which option is better for you. 

To help you make the right decision, this article will explore the processes for renovation and rebuilding, and what situations will best suit which solution. 

What’s the difference between renovation and rebuilding?

Renovation, or remodeling, is when your existing pool is updated aesthetically and/or functionally with equipment upgrades, new features, or decorative refreshes. 

Whereas rebuilding is a total overhaul of the pool, effectively designing and installing it again from scratch. 

When should you remodel your pool? 

Pool remodeling or renovation is the best option when: 

• Your pool is just a little dirty or worn and perhaps needs a little facelift rather than a complete redo 
• Your pool is performing okay but requires a few modern upgrades to boost its efficiency and performance 
• You don’t mind working with what you’ve got in terms of design, size, and shape 

If a remodel sounds like the right fit, we’ll now take a look at what’s usually involved. 

What does the process of remodeling involve? 

The process of remodeling will be tailored to each client — an approach we always take here at Riverbend Sandler Pools. 

An example of what could be involved in the remodeling process includes: 

• Replastering or retiling surfaces
• Upgrading and replacing equipment, plumbing, and lighting if there are more effective, powerful, or energy-efficient options available on the market 
• Installing surrounding landscaping or outdoor living features such as fire pits 
• Adding features such as a sun shelf or a spa 
• Carrying out deep cleaning and repairs 

For more ideas on how your pool can be transformed, just get in touch with our advisors. 

When should you rebuild your pool? 

Let’s explore some reasons that might prompt you to take the rebuilding route: 

• Size, shape, material, aesthetics, modernity, technology — if hardly anything about your current pool is meeting your present needs, it’s probably time to start from scratch so you can realize your full vision without compromise. 
• You want the creative freedom that comes with building a pool from the beginning, giving you complete control over size, shape, and features without having to work within the design constraints of the previous pool. 
• Your pool is very old or has been disused for many years. This is most common when you move into a new property. Many older pools are not updated to the requirements of modern living in terms of equipment, decoration, or just contemporary appearance. Modernizing a pool will be more cost-effective in the long run as it should replace any old systems with new and more efficient ones, and also elevate your outdoor area in line with your home. 

So, you’ve decided a rebuild is right for you — what happens next? 

What does the process of rebuilding involve? 

Rebuilding a pool will look different for everyone. Because it usually involves removal, design, and installation, you need to choose a pool company that can provide comprehensive services, such as the team here at Riverbend Sandler Pools. 

A typical pool rebuild may include the following stages: 

• Consulting with a professional to establish if there is anything at all that you wish to keep and carry over to the new pool 
• Creation of the new design 
• Removing the old pool
• Construction of the brand new pool 
• Finishing touches such as surrounding tiling, landscaping, or other outdoor living elements 

Ultimately the decision to remodel or replace a pool is yours — and either way, we’re here to help. 

You dream it, we create it. Here at Riverbend Sandler Pools, we provide comprehensive pool services spanning renovation, building, and maintenance. Whether you’re seeking the curved lines of a freeform pool or the traditional elegance of a geometric pool, we customize it to your requests. We provide our services across North Texas, including Plano, Dallas, and McKinney.