In Kalk Bay the houses are stacked up the mountain behind the harbour, and gardens are small. Pools tend to be compact, squeezed onto a terrace or tucked beside the house. We resurface, reline and repair them, and we know how to work where there is hardly room to turn around.
Kalk Bay grew up as a fishing village, and you can still see it in the layout. Cottages and newer homes sit close together on the slope above the main road and the railway line, with steps and narrow paths linking them. A pool here is often a plunge pool or a small lap pool fitted into whatever flat space the plot allows.
Small pools get worked hard. The same few square metres of surface take all the sun, salt and splashing, and a little water loss shows up quickly as a big drop in level. With the sea just below, salt air gets into pump motors and loosens grout along the waterline. We fix the cause first and then the finish.
On a small pool the cost gap between marbelite and fibreglass is narrower than people think, so the choice comes down to the shell and how you use the pool. We inspect it, then explain what each option would mean for your pool in particular.
If the concrete shell is solid and the problem is a rough, stained surface, a new coat of marbelite is a good fit. We prepare the old plaster, repair any cracks and finish with a colour that suits the house and the view over the bay.
A fibreglass lining turns a porous concrete plunge pool into a sealed, smooth basin. It is a popular choice for small pools that lose water through the shell or turn green within days of being cleaned.
Tight sites make it worth doing everything at once. While the pool is empty we can replace tiles, fix the fittings and service the equipment, so you only deal with the disruption one time.
Mosaic suits a small pool, where the border and steps are seen up close.
We repair cracks, fittings and steps in pools where every centimetre counts.
Testing the shell, plumbing and fittings shows exactly where water is escaping.
Equipment is often in a tiny space near the sea, so it needs the right fit and some care.
Where there is a flat spot for a bladder, we keep the water and put it back afterwards.
Small volumes of water change quickly, so steady care keeps them clear.
Have a look at the pool if the level drops noticeably within a few days, the grout is coming out along the waterline, or the water goes green soon after a clean. In a small pool these problems show up fast.
We cover the False Bay side of the Southern Peninsula, from Kalk Bay and St James through to Fish Hoek and Muizenberg.
Parking is the first problem in Kalk Bay. The streets are narrow, the main road is busy, and many homes are reached only on foot up a flight of steps. At the site visit we work out where a vehicle can stop, how far everything must be carried and whether there is room for a small skip or only rubble bags.
Neighbours are close, too. We keep noise to working hours, bag the old plaster as we go and keep the path clear. Because a small pool takes less material, the actual resurfacing is usually quick. Most of the planning goes into getting in and out cleanly.
We walk the access route and check the shell, tiles, fittings and equipment.
We explain the best finish for your pool and give you a written quote.
The pool is emptied, weak plaster is removed and leaks and cracks are repaired.
We apply the new surface, refill the pool and set the water chemistry.
Yes. A lot of Kalk Bay pools are plunge pools or small pools, and we resurface, reline and repair them. Small pools are often quicker to finish, though access can take more planning.
That is common in Kalk Bay. We arrange a drop-off point, carry materials up by hand and remove rubble in bags. We plan all of this at the free site visit.
Often it is. On a plunge pool the extra cost over marbelite is fairly small, and you get a sealed, smooth surface that is easy to clean. We will tell you if the shell suits it.
Yes, salt air near the harbour can corrode metal fittings and pump parts over time. Keeping the equipment covered and serviced makes a real difference, and we replace corroded parts when we renovate.
For a small pool, expect roughly one to two weeks including curing time. Weather and access can change that, and we give you a timeline with the quote.
Call 062 635 8990 or send us your details, and we will book a free site visit to see your Kalk Bay pool.
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