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Pool renovation in Alicante

We renovate old villa and community pools across the province of Alicante: we change the shape or depth of the pool shell, build in concrete steps, renew edges, coping and surround, and bring worn-out equipment and pipework up to date.

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What it involves

A pool renovation goes far beyond replacing the finish. It is the work that turns a decades-old shell, with a deep end for a diving board, a metal ladder that rusts and edges that scorch in the sun, into a pool designed for the way you use it today: comfortable built-in steps, a shallow area where you can stand, a bench to sit on and a surround without loose tiles.

We work for owners of villas and chalets who have bought a house with an old pool, for those who have inherited one and want to bring it back to life, and for owners’ communities that need to bring theirs up to date. We inspect the shell, suggest what is worth keeping and what needs redoing, and take care of the whole job: demolition, sprayed concrete where needed, steps, benches, coping, surround and plumbing.

If you also want to change the interior finish, we handle it in the same project with mosaic tiles, a reinforced PVC liner or paint, each of which has its own page. And if you suspect the pool is losing water, we find the leak before we start, so we never renovate on top of a hidden problem.

Pool renovation in Alicante with new built-in steps and the old deep end filled with concrete

Pool renovation: jobs we do

These are the jobs we are asked for most around the province. If yours looks like one of them, call us and we will tell you how we would handle it.

Full renovation of an old swimming pool

This is the most common job at villas that have had the same pool for decades. We drain it, check the condition of the concrete and steel reinforcement, repair whatever is damaged and decide with you what changes: shape, depth, steps, edges, surround and equipment. We rebuild the sections that need it with sprayed concrete, renew the hydraulic circuit and finish with a new lining and a full start-up. You end up with a practically new pool, adapted to how you use it, without having to demolish the shell and start from scratch.

Reducing the depth of a swimming pool

Many pools from the seventies and eighties have a deep end designed for diving boards that hardly anyone uses today, and it means treating and topping up far more water. We remove the diving board and its base, fill that area with concrete anchored to the shell, adjust the slope of the floor and leave a uniform depth, or a gentle transition, so you can stand anywhere in the pool. We reposition the main drain and floor outlets at the new level so filtration keeps working properly.

Replacing pool edges and coping

Coping is the piece that caps the pool wall and the one that suffers most: sun all year round, chlorine, salt air at homes near the sea and constant footfall. When the stones are loose, chipped, sharp or burn your feet, we lift them, level the wall and lay new coping in cast stone, natural stone or outdoor porcelain, with a rounded bullnose edge and a non-slip finish. We choose the colour carefully, because light shades stay much cooler under the August sun, and we seal the joints well so water does not seep behind the shell.

Adding built-in steps to an existing pool

The metal ladder in older pools rusts, takes up space and is awkward to use, especially for older people and children. We build concrete steps inside the shell: straight in a corner, fan-shaped, or Roman steps across one of the short ends, with wide treads and a comfortable rise. We anchor them to the existing shell with rebar and concrete, line them with the same finish as the rest of the pool and blend them neatly into the coping, so getting in and out of the water is no longer a struggle.

Renovating the pool surround and sun terrace

The surround is the paving around the pool and where you spend most of your time. On renovations we find lifted tiles, slippery terrazzo, broken joints and falls that send rainwater towards the pool instead of away from it. We take up the old paving, correct the falls and drainage, lay a non-slip surface that stays cool under bare feet and, if you want more room, extend the sun terrace for loungers or an outdoor shower. We leave the surround flush with the coping, with no steps or dangerous edges.

More jobs in this service

  • Changing the shape of a kidney or oval pool

    Kidney-shaped and oval pools were very common at older villas. We demolish the walls that need to go, reposition the rebar and spray concrete to create a rectangular or L-shaped pool, or one with straight lines that suit the house and garden as they are today.

  • Extending or lengthening an existing pool

    If the plot allows, we lengthen the pool so you can swim lengths or widen it to gain more bathing area. We open up one side, excavate, tie the new structure into the existing one with connecting rebar and gunite the whole thing so it works as a single shell.

  • Making a pool smaller to use less water

    With water restrictions during droughts, many owners prefer a smaller pool. We build an internal wall, fill in the surplus section and turn it into a sun terrace or garden. Less volume means less water to top up, fewer chemicals and cheaper filtration.

  • Strengthening a block-built pool with sprayed concrete

    Some older pools were built with concrete blocks, and over the years they crack or bulge. We reinforce them from the inside with a new layer of steel-reinforced sprayed concrete bonded to the existing shell, which restores the strength of the structure without demolishing it completely.

  • Adding an underwater bench to your existing pool

    A continuous underwater bench is one of the most appreciated features in summer. We build it in along one side, in a corner or next to the steps, at just the right height to sit with the water at chest level, and line it to match the rest of the pool.

  • Moving pool skimmers to the downwind side

    If leaves and dust always gather in the corner opposite the skimmer, the pool layout does not suit the local wind. We install new skimmers on the side the prevailing wind blows towards, seal off the old ones, and the surface stays much cleaner.

  • Making a pool accessible for older people

    For anyone with reduced mobility, wide steps with a handrail, low risers and a level surround make all the difference. We adapt villa and community pools so getting in and out of the water is safe and comfortable at any age, without sacrificing the look of the pool.

  • Replacing return jets, main drain and outlets in an old pool

    Older pools usually have few return inlets, badly placed, and main drains with small grilles. We use the renovation to add new returns, fit anti-entrapment drains, add a vacuum point for the pool cleaner and run new pipework to the plant room, so water circulates through the whole pool.

  • Pool surround lifted by pine tree roots

    On many urbanisations with pine woods, roots lift the surround tiles and end up pushing against the coping. We remove the paving, cut back the roots affecting the work, install a root barrier and relay the surround on a new, well-compacted base.

  • Raising a pool to the level of a new terrace

    When you redo the garden or terrace and the ground level rises, the pool ends up sunken. We build up the pool walls with concrete, raise the skimmers and coping and bring the water level up to the new surround, with no steps between the house and the pool area.

  • Renovating a community pool between seasons

    For communities we schedule the renovation between closing and reopening so no summer is lost: steps with handrails, non-slip coping, a new surround and a repaired shell. We prepare an itemised proposal so the property manager can present it at the owners’ meeting, and we take into account the health regulations for community pools.

  • Repairing a pool after storm flooding

    Torrential autumn rain, the so-called gota fría, can wash away the ground beneath the surround, sink tiles, shift the coping and fill the pool with mud. After draining and cleaning, we check for settlement and movement, backfill and compact the base and rebuild the surround and edges with drainage that carries the water away.

  • Renovating a pool before selling or renting out a house

    An outdated pool takes a lot away from a home that is up for sale or let to holidaymakers. We plan a renovation focused on what is most visible and most used: comfortable steps, new edges, a clean surround and crystal-clear water, with understated finishes that appeal to most people.

  • Filling in or decommissioning a pool you no longer use

    If the pool no longer makes sense, we decommission it safely: draining, drilling through the floor so it does not collect water, capping the pipes, compacted backfill in layers and a finish as garden, vegetable patch or terrace. You remove the cost and the risk without leaving a dangerous hole on the plot.

What you get with us

  • Fixed written quote

    Before we start, you know what will be done, with which materials and how much it costs. We itemise every part of the renovation so there are no surprises when we open up the shell or when the work is finished.

  • Our own gunite crew

    Shape changes, wall build-ups and sprayed concrete reinforcement are carried out by our own gunite crew, with no subcontractors and direct control over every layer of the structure.

  • 10-year structural warranty

    When the renovation involves the structure of the pool, it is covered by our 10-year structural warranty, and we carry public liability insurance throughout the work.

  • One company for the whole project

    Structure, lining, plumbing and equipment are all coordinated by the same company, with a single point of contact and a schedule planned to have your pool ready before summer.

How we do it, step by step

  1. Site visit and assessment

    We look at the pool, take measurements, check the condition of the concrete, coping, surround and equipment, and listen to what you want to change and how your household uses the pool.

  2. Proposal with sketches

    We send you a proposal with sketches of the new shape, depth or steps, the chosen materials and an itemised price, so you can decide with everything on the table.

  3. Draining and demolition

    We drain the pool in a controlled way, remove whatever is being replaced and repair damaged concrete, keeping the garden and the house protected throughout the work.

  4. Structure and plumbing

    We fix the reinforcement, spray concrete where the shape changes, build steps and benches and renew pipes, return jets and skimmers before closing up the shell.

  5. Finishes and filling

    We fit the lining, coping and surround, fill the pool, balance the water and show you how your renovated pool works.

Pool renovation in Alicante province

The province of Alicante is full of villas from the seventies and eighties, in San Juan, El Campello, Mutxamel or inland, with pools designed for another era: a deep end for diving, a steel ladder, worn cast-stone edges and a slippery terrazzo surround. These shells are usually sound where it matters and, with a good renovation, become the heart of the home again without being demolished. On urbanisations with pine woods there is another classic: roots lifting the surround and pine needles clogging badly placed skimmers.

The climate shapes the work. The strong sun punishes coping and surround, so we choose light, cool materials; near the sea, salt air calls for marine-grade stainless steel in handrails and fixings, and the autumn gota fría storms are a reminder that the surround needs proper falls and drainage. We recommend renovating between autumn and spring: the empty shell is spared the August heat, you reach the season with the pool ready and, in drought years, we plan the filling around the water restrictions in your municipality. If you live abroad part of the year, we can speak to you in Spanish, English or German and keep you updated at every stage.

Where we do it

Swimming pools in San Juan, El Campello and Mutxamel

Old huerta farmhouses in Sant Joan, villas looking out to sea in El Campello, garden plots in Mutxamel and San Vicente, hillsides in Busot facing the bay. We build, renovate and look after pools all along this arc north of Alicante, just a short drive from our base.

Sant Joan d'Alacant · Benimagrell · Fabraquer · Playa de San Juan

Swimming pools in Calpe, Jávea and Dénia

Seventies villas whose pools are crying out for a renovation, rocky plots in Cumbre del Sol and holiday rentals in Jávea and Dénia. We build, restore and maintain pools right across the Marina Alta, from Calpe to Pedreguer, with fixed visit days even if you live abroad.

Calp · Maryvilla · Benissa Costa · La Fustera

Swimming pools in the Vinalopó and inland Alicante

Inland, summers are scorching, but winters bring frost and the water comes out full of limescale. We build and renovate pools in the Vinalopó, the Foia de Castalla and l'Alcoià with all that in mind: well-protected pools, heating to extend the season and equipment ready for the cold.

Elda · Petrer · Caprala · Loma Badá

Get a quote: pool renovation

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Frequently asked questions

What people ask us most about pool renovation.

Pool renovation: your questions

Is it worth renovating an old pool, or is it better to build a new one?

At most villas, renovating pays off. If the concrete and reinforcement are in good condition, we keep the shell and adapt it to what you need, with far less demolition, rubble and disruption in the garden. We suggest a new pool when the structure is badly damaged or when you want something completely different elsewhere on the plot, and we explain this clearly during the visit.

Can a pool be made shallower without breaking it all out?

Yes. We fill the deep end with concrete laid over the existing floor and anchored to the shell, then reshape the slope to the depth you want. The key is to reposition the main drain and floor outlets at the new level and check that the steps and lights end up at the right height. The result is a pool where you can stand everywhere and that needs less water.

When is the best time to renovate a swimming pool?

In Alicante, from autumn to spring. The weather is mild, concrete and mortars cure without the extreme heat of summer, the empty shell is not baked in the sun and you reach June with the pool finished. Those months also leave more room to fit the work into the schedule. For communities and holiday accommodation, we time the renovation for the period when the pool is closed.

Do I need permission from the town hall to renovate my pool?

It depends on what changes and on each town hall. Renewing edges or the surround is usually processed as minor works, while extending the pool, changing its shape or altering the structure may require technical documentation. We help you with the paperwork for the job and coordinate with your architect or engineer so they have the plans, measurements and description of the work they need.

Can I also replace the pool tiles or fit a liner in the same renovation?

Yes, and it makes the most sense: with the pool empty and the structure finished, the lining is the final step. You can choose glass mosaic tiles, porcelain, a reinforced PVC liner or paint, and each option has its own page with more detail. If you suspect the pool is losing water before we start, we find the leak first so the renovation does not cover up a problem that later comes back.

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