Pool Remodeling Contractor in South Florida — Transform Your Existing Pool
If your pool no longer matches how you live, a swimming pool remodel can change that without starting from scratch. As a trusted pool remodel company serving Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, and Port St Lucie counties, Sapphire Pools and Spas reshapes outdated pools into spaces that look refined and work better for your family.
Pool Remodeling vs. Pool Renovation
A pool remodel focuses on structural changes and upgrades — reshaping the pool, adding a baja shelf, installing a spa, or redesigning the layout to fit how you use your backyard today.
Renovation is a different conversation: it’s about restoring what’s worn, like plaster, tile, or aging equipment.
Many homeowners come to us wanting both, and we’re happy to walk through what your pool actually needs. If your equipment or surfaces need attention rather than a redesign, our Repair & Maintenance services can help. Most remodels start with the same trigger: the pool looks dated, the family’s needs have changed, or it’s simply time to add real value to the property.
What Our Pool Remodeling Services Include
Every swimming pool remodel is scoped around your property and your goals. Depending on what you want to change, our remodeling work can include:
- Reshaping or resizing the existing pool
- Adding or reworking a spa
- Resurfacing as part of the remodel — plaster, pebble tec, quartz, or tile
- Adding baja shelves, sun shelves, and new steps or entry points
- Adding deck and coping updates, lighting, and water features
- Updating equipment where they support the new design
Explore Our Other Services
Pool Resurfacing
If your pool’s shape still works and only the surface has failed, this is the shorter, less expensive path.
Spa & Hot Tub Additions
Attached spas, spillovers, and raised spa walls built into your existing pool. One of the most requested additions.
Pool Decks, Pavers & Coping
Most remodels stop at the waterline — but a dated deck will make a brand-new pool look unfinished.
FAQ
What is the difference between pool remodeling and renovation?
Pool remodeling covers structural changes and upgrades — like reshaping the pool, adding a spa, or installing a baja shelf. Renovation focuses on restoring worn elements, such as plaster, tile, or equipment. We offer both, and can help you figure out which one your pool actually needs.
How much does a pool remodel cost in West Palm Beach?
Here’s roughly where the money goes:
- Resurfacing only (small pool, plaster or marcite finish): $8,000–$10,000
- Resurfacing a typical 15,000-gallon backyard pool: $12,000–$16,000
- Large pool in a pebble finish: $18,000–$28,000
- New waterline tile: add $2,500
- Coping repair or replacement: add $4,000
- Baja or sun shelf: add $6,000–$12,000
- Attached spa: add $15,000–$28,000
- Variable-speed pump and salt system: add $4,800–$8,500
- LED color-changing lighting: add $3,200–$7,500
- Permits and engineering (required for structural or equipment changes): add $1,500–$3,000
Two things worth knowing about remodeling in Palm Beach County specifically. Our high water table means draining a pool without a functioning hydrostatic relief valve can float the shell — a repair that costs more than the remodel itself. And Diamond Brite has become the local standard because it holds up to salt air and UV better than plaster: 7–10 years versus 5–8.
We quote flat and itemized after a site visit — no allowances that shift once the old surface comes off.
How long does a pool remodel take?
Plan on 3 to 6 weeks from start date to swimming for a standard remodel. Structural work — reshaping, depth changes, adding a spa — runs 8 to 12 weeks.
What that time actually covers:
- Design, material selection, and final quote: 3–14 days
- Permitting and HOA approval: 2–6 weeks, and only when the job involves structural, electrical, plumbing, or deck work. Resurface-and-tile projects usually skip this. We handle the paperwork either way.
- Drain and chip out the old surface: 2–4 days
- Tile and coping: 3–7 days
- Structural work (new shape, shelf, spa shell): 2–5 weeks
- New interior finish: 1–2 days to apply
- Refill and startup: refilling begins immediately; daily brushing and chemical balancing for the first week
- Before you swim: 10–14 days after the finish goes on, with full cure at 28 days
The two things that move a timeline are permitting and weather. During rainy season, end of July through October, build in a few extra days. And the fastest way to lose two weeks is changing a tile or finish selection after the permit is filed — we lock those choices in before submission for exactly that reason.
What materials are used for pool resurfacing?
We use plaster, pebble tec, quartz, and tile, selected based on durability, style, and your budget. Proper surface prep is part of every resurfacing job, so the new finish holds up over time.
Can I add a spa or baja shelf during a remodel?
Yes. Spas, baja shelves, sun shelves, and new entry points are some of the most common additions we build into a pool remodel.
Do I need permits or HOA approval for a pool remodel?
In most cases, yes. Our team handles permitting and HOA approval as part of the project, so you don’t have to manage it yourself.
Are you a licensed pool remodel contractor?
Yes, Sapphire Pools and Spas is a licensed pool remodel contractor serving homeowners across Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, and Port St Lucie counties.
Looking for a pool remodel near me in South Florida?
Getting started is simple — schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your pool remodel, and we’ll guide you through design, cost, and timeline from there.
