Pool Resurfacing and Remodeling in Scottsdale

The mid-century neighborhoods south of Camelback and around Old Town often have pools that were added after the house was built, sometimes squeezed onto a modest lot. After decades of replastering, the shell can carry several layers of old finish, and the tile is often an original pattern that's hard to match. Coping may be cracked or loose from years of heat.

On a pool like this, resurfacing is usually a good time to replace tile and coping together. The contractor also checks plumbing returns and the main drain, since older pools may have fittings that don't meet current safety standards.

McCormick Ranch and Scottsdale Ranch were planned around lakes and greenbelts, and Gainey Ranch around golf. Homes on these streets tend to have larger, more considered backyards, and the pools were often designed with the view in mind. The typical project here is a remodel rather than a simple refinish:

Many older Scottsdale pools have a deep diving end that feels like wasted space now. A conversion raises the floor to a more even depth, which makes the pool easier to use and can reduce the water volume. Some owners go further and decide they'd rather have the yard back, especially on smaller south Scottsdale lots where the pool takes up most of the space and rarely gets used outside summer.

Removal is a real option here. The City of Scottsdale has offered a pool removal rebate as part of its water conservation programs. Terms change, so check the city's website for current details before you plan around it.