Pool resurfacing and marbelite
Stripping the old plaster and putting a new finish on the shell. What marbelite is, how other finishes compare, and the aftercare that decides how the new surface settles.
Pool renovations, Pretoria and Centurion
Pool Renovations in Pretoria and Centurion
Resurfacing, marbelite, waterline tiles and coping for tired pools in Pretoria and Centurion. Tell us what your pool looks like, and we'll phone you to settle the price and a start date.
Free to request. No obligation to go ahead.
How it works
What happens when you enquire
- Free to request
- Price agreed before work starts
- No obligation to go ahead
- We phone you
The short answer
A pool renovation brings a worn pool back into use: assess it, strip the old finish where needed, fix the shell, tile and cope, then resurface. Price depends on pool size, finish and what inspection and testing show. Request a quote and we'll phone you to settle the price and a start date.
What a renovation covers
What does your pool need?
A renovation is a set of linked jobs on one empty pool. Start with the stage that matches your pool below, or describe the pool in the quote request.
Pool resurfacing and marbelite
Pool tiling and coping
Tiles that have lifted, a waterline band that has gone dull, coping that has loosened. Why they fail and why the waterline matters.
Renovation cost
Published price ranges for resurfacing, tiles and coping, each with its source and date, plus what a low quote can leave out.
Signs your pool needs renovating
Is your pool telling you something?
Four signs come up most. None of them proves what is wrong underneath, which is why a renovation starts with an inspection.
A rough surface
Plaster that scratches feet or swimsuits needs assessing. Roughness can come from wear, scale deposits, chemical etching or application defects, and each can call for different treatment.
Stains and patchy colour
Dark blotches, streaks and faded areas that scrubbing no longer lifts. Stains can sit in the finish itself, so cleaning only goes so far.
Cracks you can see
Hairline lines are common. Wide, spreading or repeating cracks need a closer look before any new finish goes on top.
Tiles falling off or coping that moves
Missing waterline tiles and loose coping stones can let water get behind the finish. They are also a slip and trip hazard on a wet edge.
Fix the cause before the finish
A new surface over a leaking or cracked shell fails. One Centurion operator's cost guide says to find and fix any leak before the new finish goes on. Inspection and, where needed, leak testing decide whether the old finish has to be stripped at all.
The order of work
How does a renovation go, in order?
Most renovations follow the same eight stages. The exact order depends on the contractor and the finish system, but each stage tells you something about the price.
- Inspect. We look at the surface, the tiles, the coping and the cracks. This is where the first estimate comes from, and it stays an estimate until inspection, testing and any stripping show what lies underneath.
- Drain. The renovator plans and controls drainage, after checking groundwater, the stability of the shell and where the water will go. Never drain a pool yourself. Once it is empty, the inside of the shell and the fittings can be seen, and anything that has to move or be replaced shows up. Buried plumbing may need separate testing.
- Strip. The failed plaster comes off back to sound concrete. How much has to come off is the biggest unknown in any quote.
- Fix the shell. Cracks, hollow patches and chips are made good. This is the stage most likely to move your price, because it depends on what the stripped shell shows.
- Tile and cope. Waterline tiles and coping are replaced where they have failed. This normally comes before the final plaster coat, because the work is disruptive. See tiling and coping.
- Resurface. The new finish goes on. This is the line most quotes are built around, and it is priced by the area of the pool. See resurfacing and marbelite.
- Fill. Water goes back in, and the way it goes in matters for the new surface.
- Start-up. Brushing, water testing and keeping things off the new surface, following the care guide for your finish.
Want to see how each stage maps to money? The cost guide does that with published figures.
How it works
How does a request work?
Four steps take you from the enquiry to the first stage of work.
- Tell us about the pool. Use the quote form, or phone 060 086 9889. Your area, roughly how big the pool is and what you can see wrong is enough.
- We phone you. We talk through what you described and agree a time to look at the pool.
- You get a price. Nothing starts until you say yes. Ask what the price includes: surface only, or tiles, coping and crack work as well.
- The renovation starts. You'll know the stages in advance, and we'll tell you if the stripped shell changes the plan.
Areas
Which areas are covered?
We take renovation requests in Pretoria and Centurion.
Pretoria
Houses across the city, from established suburbs to newer developments. Send your suburb with your request.
Centurion
Raslouw, Rooihuiskraal, Heuweloord, Kloofsig, Irene and more.
Just outside these areas? Put your suburb on the request and send it anyway.
Straight answers
Questions people ask about pool renovations
What is a pool renovation?
It is the full set of jobs that bring an old pool back: draining it under the renovator's control, stripping the worn finish, fixing cracks and hollow patches, replacing tiles and coping that have failed, and putting on a new surface. Which of those your pool needs depends on inspection, testing and what the shell shows.
What stages does a pool renovation go through?
Inspect, drain, strip, fix the shell, tile and cope, resurface, fill, and start-up. The exact order depends on the contractor and the finish system. One Gauteng operator lists inspection, a written quote, draining, stripping and crack work, the new finish, refitting the fittings, then filling and commissioning.
What does a pool renovation cost in Pretoria?
A Centurion operator's guide, compiled in October 2026, puts marbelite resurfacing at R17,300 to R66,500 depending on pool size. A separate quoting site shows R25,000 to R80,000. Tiles and extras come on top, and VAT is unstated in both. The cost guide has the detail.
How do I get a price for my pool?
Send a request or call 060 086 9889. Give us your area, an approximate size and what looks wrong, and we'll ring you to settle the price and a time to look.
Can I swim during a renovation?
No. The pool is drained for stripping and resurfacing, and the new surface has to be left alone while it is filled and settles. Swimming resumes only once the finish maker's start-up period is over. Keep children and pets away from the pool and the work area until the job ends.
One clear next step
Request a pool renovation quote
Tell us where the pool is and what it looks like now, and we’ll call you back to confirm the price and a time.
- Free, no obligation to go ahead
- Pretoria and Centurion
- Prefer to talk? Call 060 086 9889. If we miss you, leave a message and we’ll call you back.
Free, no-obligation request
Request a renovation quote
Your details first, then a few quick questions about the pool.
1 Your details2 Your pool
A pool that is rough, stained or shedding tiles will not get better on its own. Find out what it needs before the swimming season starts.
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Sources for the figures on this page
- Locate and fix any leak before the new finish goes on; marbelite R450 to R700 per square metre; 4 x 4 m R17,300 to R26,900; 10 x 5 m R42,800 to R66,500; VAT not stated; figures compiled October 2026 (Crispy Pools, operator) crispypools.co.za
- Concrete pool resurfacing R25,000 to R80,000; VAT not stated; page labelled 2026, no update date (Quick Pools, quoting service) quickpools.co.za
- Order of work as one operator lists it: inspection, written quote, draining, stripping and fixing cracks and hollow patches, finish, refitting weir and light, filling and commissioning. This site places coping and waterline tile work before the final plaster coat, and the exact order depends on the contractor and finish system (Trademen Pools, Gauteng operator, undated, 2026 footer) trademenpools.co.za
- Start-up and care: brushing, cover, heater and chemical advice; the written start-up instructions for the installed product control (Marbelite Pools care guide, no revision date, 2026 footer) www.marbelitepools.co.za