Posted: 5/21/2014 2:13:40 PM EDT
| My 16 year old Pebble Tec pool is looking pretty rough - there are several cracks and missing chunks above the waterline. Can anyone recommend a company that will do a good job of repairing the damage? I'm in the East Valley. |
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I work for a pool/landscape install company (Alexondesign.com). We use Cal Plastering: 602-267-8059. They are the subcontractor that does our pool interiors. They also do them for many of the pool companies in the East Valley.
It is the busy season for pools. Our installs are 30 days out right now. So I suggest either waiting for mid to late summer or late fall/winter. Those are the 2 slow seasons for pool companies. Once mid to late summer hits, most customers stop shopping as they won't be swimming before the cool weather hits. If you can wait until the fall/winter, definitely do so. Prices aren't much cheaper, but you will get better service and quality of work. When workers aren't as busy, they do better work as they can take their time. Work quality also suffers when it is hot. Between cure times on the material and heat on the workers, heat definitely takes it's toll. I always put out a cooler with bottle water, sodas, Gatorades, etc. It is a cheap bribe that really does work. |
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See if whoever does it can do something to keep the pebble BELOW the waterline. Will Definitely consider adding water line tile. It helps keep mineral deposits to a minimum and is easier to clean because of the smooth ceramic finish. If you have a rolled bond beam, it adds to the cost as you need to build up a new coping piece. So sometimes a simple interior refinish ends up to a complete pool remodel. |
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Definitely consider adding water line tile. It helps keep mineral deposits to a minimum and is easier to clean because of the smooth ceramic finish. If you have a rolled bond beam, it adds to the cost as you need to build up a new coping piece. So sometimes a simple interior refinish ends up to a complete pool remodel. Quoted:
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See if whoever does it can do something to keep the pebble BELOW the waterline. Will Definitely consider adding water line tile. It helps keep mineral deposits to a minimum and is easier to clean because of the smooth ceramic finish. If you have a rolled bond beam, it adds to the cost as you need to build up a new coping piece. So sometimes a simple interior refinish ends up to a complete pool remodel. Yeah, that was obvious the first summer we had the pool. Unfortunately the pool was installed by the previous owner who (I guess) liked the "natural oasis" look. If I have to tear the Pebble Tec back in any meaningful way, I will for sure add the tiles. |
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I hope no one will mind a minor hijack. I am looking for someone to add some concrete walkway around what is already there by my pool. So if anyone has some recommendations for some concrete contractors I would appreciate it.
Thanks Russ P.S. I am in the North Valley |
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The company I work for uses Javic Concrete. I have used him on my own home, he does great work. I'll get his contact info when I get in the office tuesday.
He can redo your acrylic at the same time so it all matches. Its a good way to refresh your pool. Or if the acrylic is still nice, you can do travertine pavers to dress it up for not a lot more. |