A lot of Tucson homes came with a pool someone else designed. Maybe the finish is rough, the tile is dated, the deck is cracked and hot, or the layout just does not fit how your family uses the yard. A pool remodel fixes that without starting over. We keep the shell and rebuild what you see, touch and use.
Signs your pool needs a remodel
You probably do not need us to tell you. But these are the most common reasons people call:
- The finish is rough on feet, stained or flaking.
- Waterline tile is cracked, missing or just looks like 1995.
- Coping is loose or cracked.
- The deck is cracked, stained or too hot to walk on.
- There is no place to sit or lounge in the water.
- You want a spa, water feature or fire feature you never had.
- The equipment is old and loud, and you want lights and automation you can run from your phone.
Our blog post on signs it’s time to resurface or remodel goes into what each of these means.
What a pool renovation can include
Every remodel is different. Some people want a fresh look. Others want a pool that works in a whole new way. Here are the pieces we put together most often.
| Remodel piece | What it changes | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| New interior finish | Smooth, clean surface and new water color | Pool resurfacing |
| Waterline tile and coping | The look of the pool edge | Tile and coping |
| Deck replacement | Cooler, cleaner deck in travertine or pavers | Pool decks |
| Tanning ledge, steps, benches | More places to sit and lounge in the water | Pool design guide |
| Raised or attached spa | Warm water in the winter and a focal point | Spas |
| Water and fire features | Sheer descents, scuppers, bubblers, Luxe fire bowls | Water features guide |
| Equipment upgrades | Pentair pumps, filters, heaters, lights, automation | Pool heating guide |
Since the pool is drained and our crew is already there, it is the smart time to do the bigger items. Running new plumbing, gas or electrical once is cheaper than opening up a finished deck later.
Pool remodel ideas that work well in Tucson
If you are looking for pool remodel ideas, here are a few we see make the biggest difference here:
- Add a tanning ledge. It quickly becomes the most-used spot in the pool, especially with an umbrella sleeve for shade.
- Swap a hot deck for travertine. It is easier on bare feet in the summer.
- Add a raised spa that spills into the pool. You get winter use and the sound of moving water.
- Change the water color. A new pebble finish in a different color can make an old pool look brand new.
- Add a fire bowl or two. Great on cool desert nights.
Our pool renovation process
- Site visit. We look at your shell, tile, coping, deck and equipment, and ask what bugs you about the pool today.
- 3D design and VR walkthrough. You see the remodeled pool in your yard before we touch anything.
- Line-item quote. You get a written quote that shows each piece, so you can decide what to do now.
- Permits. If the work needs one, we handle the plans and inspections.
- Drain, demo and prep. We drain the pool and remove old finish, tile, coping or deck as planned.
- Build. Our in-house crews handle any new shell work, steel, masonry, tile, coping and deck.
- Equipment. New Pentair equipment, lighting and automation go in if they are part of the plan.
- Finish and startup. We apply StoneScapes Mini Pebble, acid-wash it at startup, fill the pool and walk you through the first weeks.
How much does a pool remodel cost in Tucson?
There is no honest flat price for a remodel because two remodels can look nothing alike. What drives the cost:
- Scope. Finish only, or finish plus tile, coping, deck and features.
- Pool size. More surface means more finish, tile and coping.
- Shell changes. Ledges, spas and raised walls take steel, concrete and often a permit.
- Deck size and material. How much deck comes out and what goes back in.
- Equipment. Whether you keep what you have or upgrade.
Our pool cost guide explains how these choices add up. The best way to get a real number is a free site visit and line-item quote. Financing is available through Lyon Financial and Credit Union West on our financing page.
Why homeowners choose Meraki for remodels
- Family-owned and hands-on. The owners are on the job.
- Licensed. AZ ROC #342505 and #352797.
- In-house crews. Excavation, steel, masonry, tile, decks and hardscape are done by our people, with our own equipment.
- We design it first. 3D and VR show you the finished remodel before you commit.
- Concrete pool experts. We only build concrete pools, so we know what is under your finish.
We also want to be clear about what we do not do. We are not a pool repair or service company, so we do not chase leaks or fix broken equipment. We do planned remodels and renovations, start to finish.
Where we work
We remodel pools all over Tucson and the Catalina Foothills, plus Marana, Oro Valley, Vail, Green Valley and SaddleBrooke. Many older pools in these areas are great candidates for a remodel.
Ready to remodel your pool?
Tell us what you would change about your pool if you could. We will come out, look at what you have and show you the remodel in 3D. Contact us or call (520) 342-8335 for a free remodel consultation.
