Pool Renovation & Remodeling

Pool Remodeling & Renovation

Your pool should be a place you’re excited to use, not something that feels worn, dated, or difficult to maintain. Aquarius Pools of the Upstate helps homeowners throughout Upstate South Carolina refresh and improve existing pools with remodeling, resurfacing, tile, coping, lighting, equipment upgrades, and complete pool renovations.

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Pool renovation

Give Your Pool the Transformation It Deserves

Your pool may have been the perfect fit when it was first built, but years of use, weather exposure, and changing needs can leave it looking dated or no longer performing the way it should. Cracked surfaces, worn finishes, outdated tile, aging equipment, and a layout that no longer suits your backyard are all signs it may be time for a professional pool renovation.

Aquarius Pools of the Upstate helps homeowners throughout Upstate South Carolina update and improve existing swimming pools with practical, well-planned renovations. From resurfacing, tile, coping, lighting, and equipment upgrades to more extensive pool remodeling, we can help restore the appearance, comfort, and performance of your pool.

With more than 29 years of industry experience, our team brings hands-on knowledge to every renovation project. We assess the existing pool, discuss what you want to change, and recommend upgrades that make sense for the structure, your property, and the way you use your pool.

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Tell us about your property and vision. Our design team will follow up to schedule your free consultation and 3D rendering.

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Pool Renovation in the Upstate

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Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Phone
864-501-8008
Warranty
1-year workmanship · 3-year manufacturer on new equipment
Rating
5.0 ★ Google Reviews
Pool Finishes

Refresh Your Pool From the Inside Out

The interior surface has a major impact on how your pool looks, feels, and performs. Over time, older finishes can become stained, rough, faded, or worn, making the pool less comfortable to use and harder to maintain. Aquarius Pools of the Upstate helps homeowners across Upstate South Carolina refresh aging pools with resurfacing and interior finish upgrades suited to the existing pool structure.

Depending on your pool and renovation goals, options may include:

  • White plaster for a clean, classic, and cost-effective finish

  • Pebble finishes for added texture, durability, and a more natural appearance

  • Quartz aggregate for a smooth, decorative finish with added visual depth

  • Glass tile for a more premium, highly finished look.

For vinyl-lined pools, resurfacing is handled differently. If your liner is faded, damaged, leaking, or nearing the end of its life, learn more about our vinyl liner replacement service.

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Pool Remodeling at a Glance

What Can You Change When Remodeling a Pool?

A pool remodel can be as simple as refreshing one worn area or as extensive as transforming the pool and surrounding space. The right scope depends on the condition of your existing pool, your budget, and what you want to improve.

Pool Resurfacing

Replace a worn, rough, stained, or dated interior surface with a fresh finish that improves both the look and feel of the pool.

Tile & Coping

Update older waterline tile and coping with new materials, colors, and finishes that give the pool a cleaner, more modern appearance.

Pool Decking

Refresh cracked, worn, or outdated decking and create a more finished transition between the pool and the surrounding outdoor space.

Pool Lighting

Upgrade older pool lights with modern options that improve visibility, enhance safety, and change the atmosphere of the backyard at night.

Pool Equipment

Replace aging pumps, filters, heaters, controls, and other equipment with updated systems better suited to the needs of your pool.

Complete Pool Renovation

Combine multiple upgrades into one larger remodeling project, including finishes, tile, coping, decking, lighting, equipment, and other pool features.

Pool Features

Add More Than a New Finish

A pool remodel is a great opportunity to improve more than just the appearance of your pool. Depending on the existing structure and scope of the project, you may also be able to add or upgrade features that make your pool more comfortable, functional, and enjoyable to use.

  • Water features

  • Heating systems

  • New tile and coping

  • Surrounding pool decking

  • Updated pool equipment

  • Pool lighting

  • Steps and entry areas

  • Built-in bench seating

  • Spillways

  • Deck jets

  • Pool automation

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Tile, Coping & Decking

Aquarius’ pool renovation process

Assessment and design

We visit the pool and look at the shell, the finish, the tile, the coping, the deck and the equipment. Then we agree on what is being restored, what is being added and what is being upgraded, so the scope is clear before there is a price on it.

Materials and proposal

Interior finish, waterline tile, coping and decking chosen from samples you can see in daylight — then one written proposal covering the whole scope, with inclusions, allowances and the payment schedule stated up front.

Drain and demolition

The pool is drained and the old finish, tile, coping and decking are removed.

Structural work and additions

Shell repairs, plus any ledges, benches, steps, depth changes, spas or water features being added.

New tile, finish, coping and deck

Everything goes back — new waterline tile, new interior finish, new coping, new decking.

Fill, start-up and handover

We fill the pool, balance the water, commission the equipment and walk you through anything new.

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Renovation cost

What Affects Pool Renovation Cost?

A renovation is priced on the pool in front of us, not on a per-square-foot rule. These are the things that move the number:

  • Size and shape of the pool

  • Condition of the shell once the old finish is off

  • Interior finish chosen — standard plaster through quartz and pebble aggregates

  • Waterline tile — stock through glass mosaic

    Coping — travertine, natural stone, bullnose pavers, and cast concrete options.

  • Decking — repair, resurface or full replacement, and how much square footage

  • Additions — a tanning ledge, spa, water feature, depth change or vanishing edge each carry real structural and plumbing cost

  • Equipment upgrades included in the scope

  • Site access — what can physically reach the pool

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See What Your Pool Could Be

Send us a photo, or let us come and look. We will tell you what it needs, what it could become, and what each of those costs.

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Real Homeowners. Real Experiences.

The Best Pools Start With Trust

"Kevin and his team are wonderful to work with. Kevin does not cut corners. He builds pools with the highest quality materials and equipment. He treats every customer with kindness and care. I highly recommend Aquarius Pools of the Upstate. We love our new pool!"

"Owner, Kevin Ward mustered the individuals to help create a beautiful pool. A travertine supplier, a great brickie to install the stone, a pool liner specialist, a firm that digs and removed tons of material, electricians, pool equipment plumbing - a complex dance that yielded a happy customer. Heartily recommend Aquarius Pools of the Upstate."

"On the coldest day of 2022 I woke up to find my pool half empty. No one that I usually worked with was available. Aquarius pool was recommended to me and they were here in 30 minutes. They fixed the busted pipe and taught me how to avoid another freeze that night. They were concerned and genuine. Thank you!"

"Amazing!! Can’t recommend highly enough. Quickly returned phone call and came out next day to look at Intellichlor system which we thought might need replacement. This system is new to us and they gave us an education and fixed the problem. The owners, Kevin and Kevin were gracious and so helpful! They will be our “go to” pool guys going forward!"

"Aquarius Pools replaced our liner and we are very happy we chose them! Kevin was very responsive throughout the entire process, answering all if my questions in a very timely manner. They went above and beyond to make sure our pool was working properly, the liner was replaced correctly, and did it all ahead of schedule. Their workmanship is top notch and I would use them again for any pool needs!"

"Excellent customer service and our pool looks great! We got quotes from several companies but ultimately decided to go with Aquarius, even though they were not the cheapest, because they were the most professional from the get-go! Kevin and Kevin both sat down with me and explained the quote and the process. Communication has been super easy and that they have been back to check on my pool several times and make sure that we are happy!"

"Kevin was great to work with. Excellent communication and fair pricing. Great quality work! We have used several pool companies in past years, but we will be sticking with this company from now on!"

"The 2 Kevin’s are Top Notch ! We had a Diving board removed , Fountain installed, New Liner and new vacuum. The pricing was excellent! The work performed was awesome! The communication was amazing! Would definitely recommend and will use them again!"

Pool Renovation FAQ

Answers to the most common questions Upstate South Carolina homeowners ask about pool renovation and remodeling.
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How long does pool plaster last?
A plaster interior generally lasts around ten to fifteen years, and aggregate finishes such as quartz and pebble usually last longer. Water chemistry has a large effect either way.
What is a chip-out, and why does it matter?
A chip-out removes the old interior finish completely, down to the pool shell, before the new finish is applied. The alternative is bonding a new coat over the existing surface. We chip out, because a finish is only as sound as the surface it is bonded to, and removing the old one lets us see and address the shell underneath.
Is it cheaper to renovate or replace a pool?
Renovating is almost always less expensive, often substantially, because the shell, the excavation and the plumbing are already in place. A new build makes sense when the shell is structurally failing, the pool is badly sited, or it is simply the wrong pool for how you live now. If that is where you land, we also design and build new pools.
Can you add a tanning ledge to an existing pool?
Yes, on both concrete and vinyl pools. It is the most requested addition we do.
Can a pool be made shallower?
Yes. Deep ends can be filled to a shallower depth, which is usually the single best change for a pool built for diving that is now used for swimming and entertaining.
Can you add a spa to an existing pool?
Yes, on both concrete and vinyl pools where the design allows.
Can you convert a pool to a vanishing edge?
On some pools. It depends on the grade around the pool and the structure of the shell, so it is assessed on site before it is offered.
Do you renovate pools you didn't build?
Yes. We can renovate any gunite or vinyl pool, regardless of whether we built it.
Can equipment be upgraded at the same time?
Yes, and it is the sensible time to do it. The pool is drained and the crew is on site, so the work is simpler than it would be as a separate visit.

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Whether you’re planning a new pool, renovating an existing one, adding outdoor living features, or needing a commercial build, our team is ready to help. Fill out the form below and we’ll follow up to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

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