• Plaster finishes
• Pebble surfaces
• Glass bead finishes
• Quartz aggregates
• Waterline tile replacement
• Natural stone coping
• Glass tile options
• Custom designs
• Energy-efficient pumps
• LED lighting systems
• Automation controls
• Heating systems
• Concrete resurfacing
• Stamped concrete
• Natural stone
• Pavers installation
• Waterfall additions
• Fountain features
• Spillways
• Deck jets
• Spa additions
• Hot tub integration
• Spillover designs
• Separate spa systems
The answer comes down to the structural shell. If the gunite shell is sound — no major structural cracks, no significant settling — remodeling almost always makes more sense than replacement. Everything visible and functional — the surface, tile, coping, equipment, and features — can be replaced or upgraded without touching the structure. Most DFW pools from the 1980s–2000s are excellent remodel candidates.
A surface resurfacing alone runs $8,000–$24,000 depending on pool size and finish choice. Tile and coping replacement adds $6,000–$15,000. A comprehensive remodel covering resurfacing, new tile and coping, equipment replacement, spa addition, and automation typically runs $35,000–$75,000. Full pool replacement, by comparison, costs $80,000–$175,000+. Most homeowners are better served by remodeling.
PebbleTec is a premium aggregate pool finish made from exposed pebbles, cement, and pigment. It lasts 25+ years with proper maintenance — compared to 10–15 years for standard white plaster. The cost premium over plaster is typically $3,000–$6,000 depending on pool size. When you factor in the cost of replastering in 10–12 years versus one PebbleTec application lasting 25+, PebbleTec almost always wins on total cost of ownership.
A significant remodel — resurfacing, new tile and coping, equipment replacement — typically takes 3–6 weeks from start to swim-ready. A resurfacing-only project takes 1–2 weeks. Adding a spa or structural changes adds time. We'll give you a realistic timeline at your site assessment, before any work begins.
It depends on the scope. Cosmetic work like resurfacing typically doesn't require a permit. Structural additions — like adding a spa, changing the pool shape, or adding a retaining wall — typically do require permits, and requirements vary by city in DFW. Leisure Living Pools handles all required permitting as part of every remodeling project.
In most cases, yes. Adding an in-ground spa to an existing pool is one of the most popular renovations we do in DFW. It requires structural work and new plumbing, but it doesn't require demolishing the existing pool. Cost typically runs $18,000–$35,000 depending on spa size and complexity. It's best planned alongside a resurfacing project so the pool is only drained once.
Any time your pool is drained for resurfacing, it's the ideal time to: replace tile and coping, upgrade to LED lighting, add or repair water features, install pool automation, replace old equipment, and repair any plumbing issues. Draining a pool twice is expensive and wastes water — plan the full scope of renovation before draining once.
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