Tempe, AZ
Pool Resurfacing and Remodeling in Tempe, AZ
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Much of Tempe was built out between the 1960s and 1980s, and the pools behind its ranch houses came with them. Some have been resurfaced once or twice. Some still have their original finish under years of patches. Almost all of them were designed for a different way of using a backyard.
An older Tempe pool can go a few directions: a straight resurfacing, a remodel that makes it shallower and more usable, or in some cases removal. Phoenix Pool Remodel can set up a free on-site estimate to talk through the options, and any work is performed by [PARTNER NAME], licensed AZ ROC #[ROC NUMBER].
What older Tempe pools tend to need
Pools from this era were often built deep, with a diving board, a narrow set of steps and small tile. After decades of hard water, the plaster is usually rough and stained, and prior resurfacing layers may be failing. The coping can be loose, and the tile line is often crusted with calcium that won't come off without damaging the tile.
A good resurfacing on an older pool starts with removing what isn't bonded. Cutting corners there is why some older pools peel within a few years of being redone.
- Removing failed plaster down to a sound surface
- New waterline tile and coping
- Updating lights, returns and main drain covers
- Replacing old diving boards or filling the deep end
Rentals near ASU and smaller lots
North Tempe, around Maple-Ash and the streets near campus, has a lot of rental housing. Landlords with pools usually care about durability and low upkeep more than design, so a resilient finish, simple tile and a shallower profile often make sense. A tenant-friendly pool is easier to keep safe and clean.
Lots across much of Tempe are modest in size, and some pools take up a big share of the yard. That's part of why owners here ask about reshaping or shrinking a pool, or adding a bench and wider steps so the water gets used more.
When removal is worth considering
Not every Tempe pool should be saved. If the shell is badly cracked, the owner no longer swims, or the yard would be more useful as grass or a patio, removal is a reasonable choice. It's worth asking about during the estimate, so you can compare resurfacing, remodeling and removal side by side before you decide.
Removal has trade-offs too. Some buyers in Tempe specifically want a pool, and once it's gone it's expensive to bring back. If you're on the fence, a shallower remodel can split the difference. You maintain less water and still have somewhere to cool off on a 110-degree afternoon.
Local FAQ
Pool resurfacing in Tempe: questions
My Tempe pool is from the 1970s. Is it worth resurfacing?
Often it is, if the shell is structurally sound. Many pools from that era have good bones under a worn surface. The contractor will check for cracks and failing layers before recommending a resurface, remodel or something else.
What finish is best for a Tempe rental property?
Landlords usually lean toward durable aggregate finishes that hide staining and handle inconsistent maintenance better than smooth plaster. Simple, easy-to-clean waterline tile helps too.
Can an old diving pool in Tempe be made shallower?
Yes, raising the deep end is a common remodel for pools of this age. It usually pairs with a full resurfacing since the pool is already drained. The licensed contractor will scope it on-site.
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