Transform Your Gunite Pool Into a Modern Masterpiece
Gunite Pool Renovation and Resurfacing Southampton NY
The Art of Complete Pool Restoration
Your pool should be the easiest part of your property. We keep it that way through dependable care and consistent service year after year.
What is Gunite and Why Renovate?
Gunite is a robust, long-lasting concrete shell for in-ground pools — a popular choice for inground pools because of its structural strength, flexibility in design, and durability.
Over time, however, even gunite pools need renovation to restore their original elegance, safety, and functionality. A renovation can rejuvenate the pool’s surface, upgrade worn-out features, and improve overall pool health.
When Should You Consider a Gunite Renovation
A gunite pool is built to last, but like any long-term structure, it will eventually show signs of wear. Renovating at the right time not only restores your pool’s beauty but also prevents minor issues from turning into costly repairs. You may want to consider a renovation if you notice any of these:
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to the most common questions about our pool construction, maintenance, and upgrade services.
A Gunite pool should be professionally renovated when its surface, tile, coping, or overall structure shows signs of aging, wear, or damage, or when you want to modernize the pool's appearance and add new features. Typical indicators include rough or deteriorating plaster surface (usually after 10-15 years), outdated or damaged tile, worn or cracked coping, visible cracks in the pool shell, persistent staining that won't clean, outdated appearance, inefficient equipment, or when you're planning other backyard improvements. Gunite renovation is also ideal when you want to add water features, upgrade lighting, improve energy efficiency, or completely transform your pool's look. Even if your pool still functions, cosmetic renovation can dramatically improve your outdoor space and property value while addressing maintenance issues before they become structural problems.
Common signs that your Gunite pool needs resurfacing include rough or gritty surface texture that scratches swimmers' feet, visible peeling or flaking plaster, widespread staining or discoloration that won't clean, exposed aggregate or gunite showing through plaster, structural cracks (spider cracks or wider), constant need for excessive chemicals to maintain balance, algae problems despite proper treatment, difficulty maintaining smooth water chemistry, chalky residue on pool surfaces, and areas where plaster has degraded completely. If you notice your pool surface feels noticeably rougher than when new, this is the most common indicator. Plaster surfaces typically need resurfacing every 10-15 years depending on water chemistry maintenance and climate. Addressing resurfacing needs promptly prevents damage to the underlying gunite structure.
With proper maintenance and balanced water chemistry, a professionally renovated Gunite pool surface typically lasts 10-15 years before needing resurfacing again, though some premium finishes can last even longer. Plaster finishes generally last 10-12 years, quartz aggregate surfaces last 12-15 years, and pebble finishes can last 15-20 years or more. Longevity depends heavily on maintaining proper water chemistry (pH between 7.2-7.6, alkalinity 80-120 ppm, calcium hardness 200-400 ppm), regular brushing to prevent buildup, proper chemical balance to avoid etching or scaling, and prompt attention to minor issues before they become major problems. The underlying gunite structure itself can last indefinitely with proper care. Tile and coping may last 20+ years with quality installation.
Absolutely—renovation is the perfect opportunity to add exciting new features and modernize your pool. Popular additions during Gunite renovation include water features (waterfalls, sheer descents, deck jets, bubblers), LED color-changing lighting, tanning ledges or sun shelves, beach entries, attached spas or hot tubs, automation systems for remote control, energy-efficient variable-speed pumps and heaters, saltwater chlorine generators, fire features, swim jets for exercise, in-floor cleaning systems, and upgraded tile and coping for enhanced aesthetics. Since the pool is already drained and being worked on, adding features during renovation costs less than adding them separately later. We help you design the perfect combination of features to create your dream backyard oasis within your budget.