Glencairn is a small seaside suburb between Fish Hoek and Simon's Town, with a wetland in the valley and homes climbing the mountain on either side. Pools here get used by kids most of the summer. We resurface, reline and repair them so they are smooth, safe and easy to keep clean again.
Glencairn has a quiet, village feel. The beach and tidal pool are at the bottom of the valley, the Else River wetland sits just behind them, and the houses spread up the slopes towards the mountain. A lot of these are family homes, and the pool is where the children spend their summer afternoons.
Heavy use shows. A rough marbelite floor scrapes feet and knees, broken tiles leave sharp edges on the steps, and a pump that keeps tripping means green water by the weekend. On the slopes the wind off False Bay blows leaves and fynbos debris into the water as well. We look at what the pool needs to be comfortable and reliable for a busy household.
For a family pool, comfort and upkeep matter as much as looks. We explain how each finish feels to swim on, how much cleaning it needs and how long it should last, then help you pick the one that fits your home.
A properly applied marbelite coat is smooth to the touch and brightens the water. We fix cracks, remove loose plaster and round off rough areas on steps and seats first, so the new finish is comfortable where children sit and climb out.
Fibreglass is the smoothest finish we install, which makes it a good match for a pool full of children. It also seals the shell, so a pool that has been slowly losing water or turning green between cleans becomes easier to keep in order.
A family pool has to work every day of the season. Alongside the new surface, we repair broken tiles and steps, find leaks and get the pump and filter running properly again.
We replace sharp, broken tiles and make sure steps are clearly marked and secure.
Cracks and loose plaster are repaired properly so the new finish has a sound base.
We trace water loss through the shell, plumbing and fittings and repair it.
A reliable pump and clean filter keep the water clear through busy summer weeks.
We keep chlorinated pool water out of the stormwater by storing it in a bladder where space allows.
Scheduled cleaning and testing keep the pool safe to swim in all season.
Book a check if the children come out with scraped toes, a tile on the steps has broken, or the pool turns green a day or two after it has been cleaned.
We cover the Southern Peninsula, including Glencairn, Simon's Town, Fish Hoek and Noordhoek.
The Glencairn wetland is a protected area that the community looks after, and water running off the streets ends up heading downhill towards the valley. That is one reason we prefer to keep pool water in a bladder on the property instead of pumping it down a drain. It also means you need far less fresh water to fill up again.
Timing matters for families. The best window is late autumn or winter, when the pool is hardly used and the finish can cure without strong summer heat. Book early, and the pool is renovated, refilled and balanced long before the school holidays in December.
We inspect the surface, steps, tiles, fittings and equipment, and test for leaks.
You receive a written quote comparing finishes and listing the repairs needed.
We drain into storage, repair the shell and steps and replace broken tiles.
The new surface cures, the water goes back in and is balanced for swimming.
Fibreglass is the smoothest surface and is gentle on feet and knees. A well-applied marbelite is also comfortable, especially once the steps and seats are repaired properly. We help you weigh up comfort, cost and upkeep.
We prefer not to send chlorinated water into the drains that run downhill. Where there is space we store the water in a bladder on site and put it back in the pool after the work.
Autumn and winter work best, because the pool is used less and the finish cures well in cooler weather. Booking then means the pool is ready well before the December holidays.
Yes. We repair worn steps, replace sharp or broken tiles and can add contrast tiles on the step edges so they are easier to see under water.
Yes. After a renovation we can clean and test the pool on a schedule that suits you. Keeping the water balanced protects the new surface and keeps it safe for swimming.
Phone 062 635 8990 or send a message, and we will come to your Glencairn home for a free look at your pool.
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