In Dreyersdal the pool is where the kids spend every summer afternoon, usually under a big tree that drops leaves into it all year. We resurface, reline and repair family pools so they are smooth, clean and ready before the holidays start.
Dreyersdal grew up on the old Dreyersdal farm, between Bergvliet, Tokai, Kirstenhof and Retreat. It is a quiet suburb of family houses on leafy streets, plus a number of gated complexes. Most of the pools we see here are in established gardens that have had decades to grow.
Those gardens are lovely, but they are hard on a pool. Leaves sink and leave brown tannin stains on marbelite. Roots go looking for water and can find their way to old pool pipes. And a pool that is used hard by children every summer wears faster at the steps and in the shallow end.
None of this is a reason to lose the pool. It just means the renovation should deal with the stains, the pipes and the surface together.
Most Dreyersdal pools are concrete with a marbelite finish, so the choice is between a new coat of marbelite or a fibreglass lining. We look at how stained, rough or leaky the pool is, then talk you through both options and what each costs to look after.
Deep tannin stains and a rough, pitted surface usually mean the old marbelite has reached the end of its life. We chip out the weak areas, repair any cracks, and apply a fresh layer that brings back a clean, even colour across the whole pool.
Fibreglass has a hard, glossy gelcoat that leaves cannot soak into the way they do with porous plaster. For a pool that sits under trees, that means fewer stains, less brushing and less acid needed to keep the colour right.
We repair the parts of the pool that a garden full of trees tends to damage, and we look after the equipment and water so the new surface stays looking good.
We trace leaks in the suction and return lines and repair pipes damaged by roots or age.
Busy family pools take a beating at the steps, so we rebuild worn edges and seats.
A new waterline tile band hides the scum line that leaves and sunscreen leave behind.
Leaf fall puts extra load on the pump and filter, so we make sure they are up to it.
We hold the pool water in a bladder on the lawn and put it back once the new finish is ready.
Regular cleaning keeps leaves from sitting on the floor long enough to stain.
Book a check if brown stains stay after brushing, if the children come out with grazed toes, or if you top up the pool more often than your neighbours do.
We work throughout the Southern Suburbs, including Dreyersdal, Bergvliet, Tokai, Meadowridge, Kirstenhof and Constantia.
Nobody in a family home wants the pool out of action in December. We suggest booking resurfacing or relining in winter or early spring, so the pool is finished, refilled and balanced well before the long summer holiday.
Most Dreyersdal gardens have reasonable access down the side of the house, which makes the job simpler. If you live in a gated complex, let us know the estate rules for contractors, working hours and parking, and we will plan around them.
While the pool is empty is also the best time to deal with the tree problem. We can fit a leaf canister to the suction line and look at whether any roots are near the plumbing, so the new finish is not fighting the garden from day one.
We inspect the surface, stains, steps, pipes and equipment, and look for any water loss.
We quote for the work and agree a start date that keeps the pool ready for summer.
The pool is drained into a bladder, stained plaster is removed and pipes and cracks are fixed.
We apply the new marbelite or fibreglass, refill and balance the water and show you how to keep it clean.
Light stains can often be treated chemically or with an acid wash. If the stains are deep or the marbelite is rough and porous, resurfacing or relining is the lasting fix.
Yes. Roots look for water and can crack or block older pool pipes, especially where joints are weak. Pressure testing the lines shows us whether that is happening.
Fibreglass resists staining better because its surface is not porous, so leaves cannot soak in. Marbelite is still a good option if you keep the floor clear of leaves and brush it regularly.
Yes. We follow the complex rules for contractor access, working hours and parking, and we can deal with the body corporate if the pool is shared.
Winter or early spring is ideal. That leaves time for the work, the curing and the refill, with a buffer for rain delays.
Phone 062 635 8990 or send us your details. We will visit your Dreyersdal home, look at the pool and the trees around it, and give you a clear written quote.
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