Pool resurfacing questions
Straight answers to what Perth homeowners ask us most.
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Questions Perth homeowners ask
Why won't anyone get back to me?
Pool work gets busy in Perth, and a lot of messages just sit there.
We reply within 30 minutes. Send the form and we'll tell you where to send a few photos.
If you'd rather talk, tap the phone button and call us.
Why are pool quotes so different?
Two quotes can describe two very different jobs.
One might be a quick topcoat. Another might include grinding out blisters, fixing cracks, new waterline tiles and the refill.
Ask each quote to list the prep, the repairs, the surface and the water. Our quote checklist shows what to look for.
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.
How long will the new surface last?
It depends on the surface you choose, how well the old one is prepped and how the water is looked after.
Good prep and balanced water make the biggest difference over the years.
We'll talk you through what to expect for your pool and how to look after it once it's done.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Plan the work for outside swimming season if you can. Cooler months are the best time to have the pool out of action.
Spring fills up fast as everyone wants the pool ready for summer.
Your fixed written price includes a start date, so you know where you stand.
What happens to the water?
In Perth, pool water can't go down the sewer. Water Corporation does not allow domestic pool drainage or backwash into it.
Never run it to road drains, a neighbour's place or parkland. Your council can tell you how disposal works where you live.
Water should be dechlorinated first. We plan the drain-out with you before the job starts.
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.
How long until we can swim?
Fibreglass resurfacing usually takes about 3 to 7 days on site.
After that comes filling and water balancing before anyone jumps in.
Your written price includes a start-to-swim timeline, so you know roughly when the kids can get back in.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Your fixed written price spells out what you pay and when, before you agree to anything.
No surprises halfway through the job.
Card payments are handled through Stripe. Money a bit tight? Ask us about payment options when we talk.
What if it rains?
New surfaces need dry conditions to go on properly, so we watch the forecast closely.
If rain's coming, we hold off rather than rush it, and tell you the new date straight away.
Weather changes the timing, not your written price.