Pool renovation
Many of the finest pools were built decades ago, and it shows: tired tiling, worn grout, dated equipment and running costs that climb every year. Renovation brings a pool back, and done well it can transform not just the water but the whole setting around it.
We retile and repoint, renew liners and finishes, and replace filtration, heating and covers with modern, efficient equipment that quietly cuts the cost of ownership. Where the moment is right, we go further, reworking the surrounding terrace, lighting and planting so the pool feels new rather than merely repaired.
Every renovation starts with an honest survey: what must be done, what could be done, and what can wait.
Is it time to renovate your pool?
Not every pool needs a complete rebuild. Often, the first signs are practical ones — failing grout or tiles, unexplained water loss, an ageing liner, outdated plant equipment or running costs that are steadily increasing.
In other cases, the pool may still function well but its surrounds and finishes simply feel tired or dated. A renovation gives us the opportunity to look at both the visible finish and the systems behind it, identifying what can be retained, what needs attention and where improvements will make the biggest difference.
What renovation can include
Tiling & Repointing
Retile and repoint with materials made for pool water.
Liners & Finishes
Replacement liners and finishes to suit your style.
Filtration, Heating & Covers
Modern, efficient equipment and labelled plant rooms.
Surrounds & Lighting
New coping, terraces and lighting to refresh the space.
A practical team for both fabric and plant
Pool renovation often crosses the line between building work and pool engineering. Our in-house team can take care of the physical renovation — surrounds, finishes and associated construction — while our pool engineers deal with filtration, heating, controls, leak investigation and equipment upgrades.
That means the visible finish and the systems behind it can be considered together. Where specialist expertise is required, we bring in trusted subcontractors we know and work with regularly.
Before & after
Survey
We inspect shell, finishes, plant and surrounds.
Proposal
A clear scope of work and fixed price.
Works
One team on site, garden left tidy each day.
Recommissioning
Refilled, balanced and full handover of the plant.
How a renovation runs
Reduce running costs
Air source heat pumps
Variable speed pumps
Well-fitted covers
LED lighting and automatic dosing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Planning a pool renovation?
Whether your pool needs a simple refresh or more extensive work, these are some of the questions we’re often asked before a renovation begins.
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Yes. We renovate existing swimming pools whether they were originally built by Freedom Pools or another contractor. We’ll assess the pool, finishes, plant and surrounding areas before recommending what needs attention.
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It depends on the condition of the pool and the scope of work. A straightforward liner or equipment replacement will differ from a larger renovation involving tiling, plant, coping and surrounding works. Following a site survey, we can provide a clearer programme for your project.
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Pool renovations can be planned throughout the year, although many clients choose to complete the work outside their main swimming season. The best timing will depend on the work required and when you would like the pool ready to use.
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Where existing equipment is in good condition and suitable for the renovated pool, it may be possible to retain it. We’ll inspect the existing plant and systems and advise what can sensibly stay, what would benefit from upgrading and what should be replaced.
Pool maintenance, quietly taken care of
We provide scheduled servicing and aftercare for pools we have built and pools we have never met: water treatment and balancing, plant and equipment servicing, leak investigation, and seasonal openings and closings. Visits are planned in advance, one point of contact, no chasing.
Give your pool a new lease of life
Whether it’s a new pool, a renovation, or simply someone reliable to care for what you already have, we’d be glad to talk it through, with no obligation.
07826 939038 · info@thetradecollective.co.uk