Rosebank pools tend to be older, often on small plots, and the clay underneath moves with the seasons. We fix the cracks, stop the leaks and resurface or reline the pool, for owners who live in the house and for landlords who rent it out.
Rosebank sits on the lower slopes of Devil's Peak, running down to the Liesbeek River between Mowbray and Rondebosch. A lot of the suburb is built on clay. Clay swells in the wet winter and shrinks again in the dry summer, and a concrete pool shell feels every bit of that movement.
That is why so many pools here show the same pattern. Fine cracks open in the floor or along the steps, a bit more water goes missing each week, and the plaster starts to sound hollow when you tap it. Resurfacing over that without fixing the cracks properly is money wasted.
The suburb also has plenty of rented houses, with UCT just up the road. A pool at a rental often gets less care than one the owner swims in every day, so by the time we are called the job is usually a bit bigger.
An older Rosebank pool usually needs more than a fresh coat. We start with the cracks and leaks, then recommend the surface that will last best on that particular shell. On clay, how well the shell copes with movement is part of the decision.
Marbelite is a good choice when the shell is solid and the cracks are small and stable. We cut out and repair each crack, remove any plaster that has come loose, and apply a new coat of marbelite that restores the smooth finish the pool had when it was new.
If the pool has cracked and been patched before, fibreglass is often the longer lasting fix. The lining forms one continuous skin over the old shell, and it handles small seasonal movement better than a rigid plaster, so cracks are far less likely to show through again.
Older pools rarely have just one problem. We handle the plumbing, tiling, equipment and ongoing care as well, which makes life simpler for owners and for landlords managing a house from a distance.
We open, fill and seal cracks caused by clay movement before they let water into the ground.
We test the shell and the old pipework to see exactly where the water is going.
Loose coping and lifting tiles are common on moving ground, and we reset them properly.
Older equipment gets serviced or replaced so the pool can actually stay clean.
We can work with you or your letting agent to get a rental pool fixed before the next lease starts.
Regular visits stop a rental pool from sliding back into a green, neglected state.
Have the pool checked if hairline cracks appear after winter, if coping stones rock underfoot, or if the water level falls steadily even when the weather is cool.
We cover the Southern Suburbs, from Rosebank and Rondebosch to Mowbray, Newlands, Observatory and Claremont.
Many Rosebank houses are generous inside but sit on fairly small stands. Side access can be narrow, there is often no room in the driveway for a skip, and the pool may be tucked right up against a boundary wall. We look at how rubble comes out and materials go in at the first visit, so the plan suits the property.
Timing matters on clay too. We prefer to repair cracks once the ground has settled after the rains, and we avoid leaving a pool empty for longer than needed. A pool that stands empty in hot weather can lose moisture in the soil around it, which is one more reason to keep the job moving.
If you rent the house out, tell us at the start. We can send the quote straight to you, arrange access with the tenant or agent, and let you know as soon as the work is done.
We check the cracks, plaster, coping, plumbing and equipment, and test for water loss.
You get a plain quote with the repairs listed separately from the new surface.
We drain, fix every crack and loose area and sort out any leaking fittings.
The new finish goes on, the pool is refilled and balanced, and we show you or your agent the result.
Much of Rosebank is built on clay, which swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That movement stresses a concrete shell over time, so cracks need a proper repair rather than a quick patch.
Fibreglass copes with small movement far better than plaster, so fine cracks are much less likely to show through. If there is a large structural crack, we repair that first before lining the pool.
Yes. We can send the quote to you, arrange access through the agent or tenant, and let you know when the job is finished.
Most repair and resurfacing jobs take one to two weeks on site, then the new finish needs time to cure before we refill. We give you the expected timeline with the quote so you can plan around a lease or holiday.
Usually yes, if the shell is structurally sound. Cracks, leaks and a worn surface can all be fixed, and we will tell you honestly at the site visit if the shell is beyond repair.
Call 062 635 8990 to book a free site visit in Rosebank. We will check the pool, explain what it needs and send you a written quote.
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