What are pool renovations prices in South Africa?

Why it is important to have you pool renovated

Pool renovation can be a pricey job and a nessesary one. Apart of having a pool on your property involves the responsibility of its up keep and therefore sometimes a renovation. Some of the benefits of renovating your pool are: 

• Aesthetic Improvement - Renovations can involve resurfacing, repainting, or retiling, enhancing the overall appearance of the pool and the surrounding area.
• Safety Compliance - Updating or installing safety features such as anti-slip surfaces, fencing, and proper drainage to ensure that the pool area complies with safety regulations is crucial to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Structural Integrity - Addressing cracks, leaks, or other damage that may compromise the integrity of the pool structure.
• Upgrading Equipment - To improve the efficiency of the pool system, reduce energy consumption, and enhance overall performance.
• Increased Property Value - If you plan to sell or rent your property, a renovated pool can be an attractive feature for potential buyers or tenants.
• Prevention of Damage - Addressing small cracks, leaks, or other issues early on can help avoid extensive damage and costly repairs in the future.

Factors that determine price of pool renovation

There are a number of factors to consider before opting for an entire renovation of your pool which can be a hefty financial decision. Some of these factors include: 

• Size of the Pool - Larger pools require more materials, labor, and time for renovation, leading to higher expenses.
• Type of Renovation - Basic renovations, such as resurfacing or retiling, may be less expensive than more extensive projects, such as adding water features, updating the pool's structure, or installing advanced equipment.
• Pool Surface Material - Different materials have varying costs per square foot, and the condition of the existing surface may influence the complexity of the renovation. 
• Structural Repairs - Structural repairs are critical for ensuring the pool's integrity and longevity, if the pool requires structural repairs, such as fixing cracks, leaks, or addressing issues with the pool's foundation, the cost can increase significantly. 
• Upgrades - enhancements can improve the pool's functionality and aesthetics but obviously come at a price.
• Quality of Materials - Higher-quality materials may have a higher upfront cost but can contribute to the longevity and overall value of the renovation.
• Unforeseen Issues - It's advisable to have a contingency budget to address unexpected challenges that may be discovered once the renovation is underway.

We recommend you speak to a pro to determine the overall expected price of your pool renovation, luckily, Kandua has a number of pros ready to assist you!

Finding the right pro

Now that you have a better understanding of the costs – it’s time to find the best Pro for the job.

Luckily for you – Kandua has hundreds of Pros who can do pool renovations. 

Here are our top tips to help you find the right Pro for your pool renovation:

• Give the contractor as much information as possible. The more details they have the more efficiently they can quote on the job and also offer their professional advice.
• Once you’ve gotten quotes from different Pros – you can look up their profiles on Kandua and read their reviews and see pictures of their work. 
• Read the quote carefully. Make sure you double-check everything so you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. 

Remember, it’s not always about finding the cheapest option. Stick to these tips, and take into account the entire package, Pro reviews, your experience in dealing with them and then, of course, the cost.