Alicante province
Pool Renovation in Alicante — Refresh Your Pool Without Rebuilding
Pool renovation in Alicante brings tired old Costa Blanca pools back to life without a rebuild. We renew the lining, waterproof the shell, replace pumps and filtration, fit LED lighting, convert to saltwater chlorination and re-lay the surround paving, all with a 2-year guarantee.
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- Area
- Alicante & province
- Quote
- On request, no obligation
- Guarantee
- 2 years
- Timescale
- Re-lining the shell: 1–2 weeks.
Many coastal pools are now well into their years: the mosaic tiles come away, the shell loses water, the pump runs inefficiently and the colour has faded. Renovating is nearly always better value than rebuilding, because you keep the existing shell and modernise only what is needed.
We repair and waterproof the shell, replace the lining with mosaic tiles, reinforced membrane or microcement, and overhaul the plant room with efficient pumps and up-to-date filtration. We also convert pools to saltwater chlorination — softer water with far fewer chemicals, which bathers much prefer.
We finish the renovation with LED lighting, steps, optional heating and a new surround and coping. We run the whole job through one point of contact with our own in-house team, which suits owners managing the property remotely from abroad.
Pool Renovation in Alicante: what's included
Shell lining
Renewal with mosaic tiles, reinforced membrane or microcement to suit the condition and style.
Shell waterproofing
Sealing the pool shell to eliminate water loss and leaks.
Pumps and filtration
Replacement with more efficient, quieter filtration equipment.
LED lighting
Low-energy LED lights, with a colour option, for evening swims.
Saltwater conversion
Fitting a salt chlorinator for softer water and fewer chemicals.
Surround and coping
Renewal of the anti-slip paving and the edge around the pool.
The full scope of Pool Renovation works
Every job we take on within this service, with the detail of how we carry it out. The price is always fixed after the survey.
Shell diagnosis
Pool losing water
- What we do
- Pinpointing exactly where water is escaping from the shell.
- How we do it
- We mark the level and measure the drop with the filtration off and then running: if it only loses while running, the leak is in the pipework, not the shell. We then narrow it down with dye at the skimmers, lights and joints.
Debonded mosaic survey
- What we do
- Assessing the lining and whether it has another season left in it.
- How we do it
- We tap out the shell to map the hollow areas. When mosaic comes away in sheets the fault is the bedding mortar, not the tile, and patching loose pieces only delays the full re-line.
Cracks in the shell
- What we do
- Establishing whether cracking is superficial or structural.
- How we do it
- We separate shrinkage cracking, which seals and stays sealed, from structural movement, which needs stitching and reinforcement. That is the difference between renovating the shell and rebuilding it, and we tell you straight.
Plant room inspection
- What we do
- The condition of the pump, filter, valves and pipework.
- How we do it
- We read the filter pressure and the pump actual draw. An old pump working against a clogged filter burns twice the electricity for the same flow rate.
Renovate-or-rebuild report
- What we do
- An honest recommendation between renewing the existing shell and building new.
- How we do it
- We only recommend rebuilding where there is genuine structural damage. A sound shell with a spent lining is renewed for far less and without a major-works licence, and that is how we put it to you.
Shell and lining
Shell waterproofing
- What we do
- Sealing the shell watertight before any lining goes on.
- How we do it
- We apply flexible two-part waterproof render with reinforcing mesh at junctions and corners. Without this layer the lining is the only thing between the water and the concrete, and it was never meant to do that job.
Mosaic tiling
- What we do
- Full renewal of the pool mosaic — the classic finish on this coast.
- How we do it
- We strip the old mosaic back to concrete, level up and bed the new tile on pool-grade adhesive, grouting in epoxy. The epoxy grout is what stops chlorine eating the joints out within a few years.
Reinforced membrane
- What we do
- Welded reinforced PVC lining, a faster alternative to mosaic.
- How we do it
- We hot-air weld the membrane on site into one continuous skin with no joints. It is the answer where the shell has fine cracking, because the membrane acts as waterproofing and finish in one.
Microcement and seamless finishes
- What we do
- A continuous natural-looking finish with no joints or tile pattern.
- How we do it
- It needs a perfectly sound, sealed substrate and is finished with resin rated for permanent immersion. We only propose it where the shell is immaculate, because it does not forgive a substrate that moves.
Steps and shallow entry
- What we do
- Renewing or forming Roman steps, treads and the shallow end.
- How we do it
- We finish the treads in anti-slip tile and mark the nosing with a contrasting band. Under water a single-colour step is invisible, and that is where most slips happen.
Filtration and water treatment
New pump and filter
- What we do
- Replacing the filtration equipment with more efficient, quieter kit.
- How we do it
- We size the pump to the actual volume of the pool so it turns the water over on the right cycle, rather than by habit. A variable-speed pump runs longer at lower revs: it filters better and is dramatically quieter.
Saltwater conversion
- What we do
- Fitting a salt chlorinator for softer water and fewer chemicals.
- How we do it
- We fit the cell on the return with its output control and probe. The water comes out softer on skin and eyes and you stop handling and storing drums of chlorine — the part owners appreciate most.
Automatic pH control
- What we do
- Automatic dosing that keeps the water balanced without daily attention.
- How we do it
- A dosing pump corrects pH against the probe reading. With the hard water round here pH climbs on its own, and once pH is out the chlorine stops working however much the cell produces.
Pipework and valve renewal
- What we do
- Replacing the tired hydraulic circuit in the plant room.
- How we do it
- We rebuild the manifold in pressure PVC with new valves and accessible drain-downs. We do it while the pool is already empty, because doing it later means draining it all over again.
Heating and covers
- What we do
- A heat pump and cover to stretch the swimming season.
- How we do it
- An air-source heat pump performs very well in this climate and extends the season into spring and autumn. Paired with a thermal blanket, it stops you losing overnight the heat you paid for during the day.
Surround, lighting and commissioning
LED pool lighting
- What we do
- Low-energy LED lights, with a colour option, for evening swims.
- How we do it
- We swap the halogen for LED using the existing niche, with no chasing into the shell. We always renew the niche gasket, as it is a classic leak point and an electrical risk.
Coping
- What we do
- Renewing the stone or ceramic edge that finishes the shell.
- How we do it
- We bed the coping with a movement joint between edge and paving and a slight fall away from the pool. That way splash-out runs to the perimeter instead of washing sand back into the water.
Anti-slip paving
- What we do
- Renewing the paving around the pool.
- How we do it
- We lay class-3 anti-slip tile with low heat absorption, because in August a dark surround here cannot be walked on barefoot. We fall it to the perimeter drain, never back towards the pool.
Bringing the safety fence up to standard
- What we do
- Fencing or enclosing the pool area.
- How we do it
- We fit fencing with a self-closing gate and a high latch. It is the first thing insurers and holiday-let platforms ask for, and it is worth sorting within the renovation.
Filling and commissioning
- What we do
- Starting the renovated pool up and handing it over running.
- How we do it
- We fill, balance the water, commission the filtration and show you how to run the chlorinator and set the cycles. For non-resident owners we leave the routine in writing and brief whoever looks after the house.
Pool Renovation in Alicante step by step: how we work
- 1
Site visit
We check the shell, plant room and surround with no obligation.
- 2
Fixed-price quote
We detail the lining, equipment and timescale in writing.
- 3
Works
Drain, repair, re-line and commission the filtration.
- 4
Handover with guarantee
Refill, start-up and a written 2-year guarantee.
Timescales for Pool Renovation in Alicante
- Re-lining the shell: 1–2 weeks.
- Plant-room overhaul and saltwater conversion: 3–6 days.
- Full renovation with new surround paving: 3–5 weeks.
Pricing your Pool Renovation in Alicante: how we quote
Every project is unique: the price fits your job.
We do not use one-size-fits-all price lists. After a free, no-obligation site visit we prepare a detailed personalised quote, with a fixed price agreed before we start.
Pool Renovation in Alicante: before & after
Villa pool re-tiled with mosaic
Santa Pola
New mosaic, LED and salt chlorinator on an 8x4 m pool. Soft water and low running costs.
Community pool with leaks
Orihuela Costa
Shell waterproofed with reinforced membrane and a new pump after years of water loss.
Pool Renovation: customer reviews in Alicante
“Professional approach to renovation and construction services. The communication is clear, the team pays attention to details, and the overall presentation gives a good impression of reliability and quality.”
“A very good professional service with a strong focus on the customer. Communication was clear and all questions were handled quickly. Overall, I had a very positive experience and would be happy to recommend Renixo.”
“Дякую за прекрасну роботу та виконання мого замовлення.”
Pool Renovation: frequently asked questions in Alicante
How much does it cost to renovate a pool in Alicante?
The price depends on the size of the shell, the chosen lining, whether the filtration or surround paving needs renewing and the starting condition. Every pool is different, so we fix the price after the site visit. Request a free, no-obligation quote.
Is it better to renovate or build a new pool?
In most cases renovating is better value: you keep the existing shell and modernise only what is needed, with less work and a shorter timescale. We only recommend rebuilding when the shell has serious structural damage, and we tell you honestly on the visit.
What are the benefits of saltwater chlorination?
Saltwater chlorination makes the disinfectant from salt, giving softer water on the skin and eyes and far less handling of chemicals. Day-to-day upkeep is easier. We can convert your traditional chlorine pool to salt as part of the renovation.
How long will the pool be out of use?
A re-lining usually takes one to two weeks, and a full renovation with new surround paving three to five. The exact time depends on the scope and the curing of the materials. We give you a phased schedule in the quote so you know what to expect.
Can you fix a pool that is losing water?
Yes. We trace the leak, repair and waterproof the shell and renew the lining to make it watertight. A pool losing water almost always has damaged lining or joints, which we resolve within the renovation, backed by our 2-year guarantee.
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