Pool resurfacing in Vero Beach, FL

When a Vero Beach pool needs a new surface

A pool's interior finish is the thin layer you actually see and touch. Under the bright Treasure Coast sun, and with a swim season that barely ends, that layer wears down faster than most homeowners expect. Pools all over Vero Beach, from the older streets near downtown and the mainland neighborhoods off 20th Street to the beachside homes on Orchid Island, eventually reach the point where cleaning and chemicals can't fix what's wrong with the surface.

That's when pool resurfacing in Vero Beach makes sense. A contractor drains the pool, removes or prepares the old finish, makes any needed repairs, and applies a new one. Done right, it gives you a smooth, watertight surface and a pool that looks the way it did when it was new, or better.

Call (772) 356-3733 and tell us about your pool. We'll connect you with an independent local contractor who will come out, inspect the pool, and give you a written estimate at no charge.

Signs it's time

• The floor or steps feel rough or scratchy
• Stains return soon after cleaning
• Patches of finish are chipping or popping off
• Gray, blotchy or faded areas keep spreading
• Algae comes back in the same rough spots
• Tile at the waterline is cracked or loose

A second, third or even fourth finish

Vero Beach has been building backyard pools for decades, so many pools here have already been resurfaced at least once. Each new finish is usually applied over a prepared older layer, and over time those layers can separate from each other. You'll notice it as hollow-sounding spots, bubbles under the surface, or chunks breaking away.

When that happens, a good contractor won't just add another coat on top. They'll remove the loose material, often down to the original shell, so the new finish bonds to something solid. Ask about this during your estimate, because the amount of removal is one of the biggest differences between quotes that look similar on paper.

What happens during a resurfacing job

1. On-site estimate. The contractor checks the finish, tile, coping, lights and fittings and explains your options.
2. Draining. The pool is emptied with care. Coastal Florida's high groundwater can push against an empty pool, so experienced crews plan around it.
3. Removing the old surface. Loose material is chipped or ground away and the shell is cleaned so the new finish can bond.
4. Repairs and tile. Cracks are sealed, fittings and light niches addressed, and any new tile or coping installed.
5. Applying the new finish. The crew applies and trowels plaster, quartz or pebble in one continuous session.
6. Refill and start-up. The pool is filled right away, then brushed and balanced closely while the surface cures.

Hiring with confidence

A few questions worth asking every contractor you talk to:

• Can I see your Florida contractor license? (Look it up on myfloridalicense.com.)
• How much of the old finish will you remove?
• Who handles the start-up brushing and chemistry?
• What does your warranty cover, and is it in writing?
• Does this job need a permit from the city or county?

Best time to resurface

Many Treasure Coast contractors prefer the cooler, drier months from late fall through spring. Plaster cures more evenly when it isn't baking in summer heat, and afternoon storms are less likely to interrupt the work. It also means your pool is ready before the hottest months.

Seasonal residents

If you split the year between Vero Beach and somewhere else, resurfacing while you're away can work well. Just make sure someone, either the contractor or your regular pool service, is responsible for the start-up so the new finish cures properly.