Pool Resurfacing cost South Africa 2026 Price Guide
In South Africa everything has gone up in price,So if you planning on resurfacing your pool, let us guide you to give you a general idea of what costs are involved.
First off why resurface your pool?
A swimming pool is more than just a place where you cool off in. It is an investment which can make or break the sale of a house and it can increase the value of a property if maintained and looked after.
When do you know when it is time to resurface a pool?
On marbelite pools if you notice patching of the colour on the surface of the pool, or bits of the plaster coming off the surface leaving holes behind then it is time.
On a fiberglass pool the 1st place to look is under the pools coping. Fiberglass almost always starts pulling away from there first. If you notice soft and bouncy patches while you walk in the pool this is also a problem. If you colour has faded this is more cosmetic but it plays a big part when you try sell the house.
How much does it cost
Here is an example and breakdown of the cost to resurface a marbelite and fiberglass pool. The example below is estimated on a 5×4 sized pool.
Marbelite pool resurfacing cost:
Total cost estimated at R21200 – R25000
Fiberglass pool resurfacing cost
Total estimated cost R20 000 – R25 000
The prices given do not include draining of water, bladder hire or removal of fiberglass or old marbelite.
It is most crucial for you to hire a pool professional should you not know what you are doing as this will save you tons of money in the future should the work not be done correctly. Give us a call to discuss your pool requirements