Pool Remodeling & Resurfacing in Wichita, KS

Pool remodeling and resurfacing covers everything from a fresh interior finish to a full redesign. Many pools in Wichita were built decades ago, and the shell is often still sound while the surface, tile, coping and equipment have worn out. Rough or stained plaster that scrapes feet, tile falling off at the waterline, cracked coping and a pump that runs constantly are all signs it is time, and none of them requires starting over.

Resurfacing a concrete pool

Resurfacing means draining the pool, removing loose or failing finish, preparing the shell and applying a new interior surface. HomeGuide puts typical resurfacing at $6,000 to $15,000 for a pool of about 1,000 square feet of surface, and HomeAdvisor's average is about $11,000. Standard plaster is the lowest-cost option, quartz plaster sits in the middle, and pebble finishes cost more but last longer: HomeGuide estimates 7 to 12 years for plaster and 15 or more for pebble and aggregate.

When to drain, and when not to

Draining a pool is a real decision on clay soil. If groundwater is high after a wet spring, an empty shell can be pushed upward, so we check conditions, schedule draining for a dry stretch and use hydrostatic relief where the pool has it. Water must also go somewhere appropriate; we plan discharge so chlorinated water is not sent where it should not go.

Tile, coping and decks

Waterline tile takes freeze-thaw abuse every winter, and coping stones loosen as decks move on swelling clay. We reset or replace loose tile and coping, and repair or resurface the deck around the pool. HomeGuide lists concrete deck resurfacing at about $3 to $12 per square foot, much less than tearing out and repouring.

Fiberglass and vinyl pools

Older fiberglass pools with faded or chalky gelcoat can be refinished; HomeGuide lists fiberglass refinishing at about $7,000 to $15,000. Vinyl pools are renewed with a new liner, and we inspect the walls and floor for rust and washouts before setting it.

Equipment and efficiency upgrades

Remodels are a good time to replace an old single-speed pump, a failing filter or a heater, and to add LED lighting or automation. Adding a heat pump and a cover extends the short Kansas swim season; the Department of Energy notes that covering a pool can cut heating costs by 50% to 70%.

Bigger changes

A remodel can also change how the pool is used: adding a tanning ledge or bench, a spa, a water feature, or bringing an older pool's fence and gates up to Wichita's current barrier rules. Larger changes like reshaping or expanding a pool cost considerably more; HomeGuide lists expansions at $20,000 to $70,000. We tell you honestly when a project is approaching the cost of a new pool.

Timing

Resurfacing needs dry, mild weather for the finish to cure properly, so fall and early spring are the usual windows in Wichita. Booking in winter puts you ahead of the spring opening rush.