Monte Vista's tree-lined streets and mature gardens are a big part of its appeal. Those same trees fill pools with leaves, stain the surface and send roots towards the plumbing. We repair, resurface and reline pools in Monte Vista for freehold homes and townhouse complexes alike.
Monte Vista is an established Northern Suburbs neighbourhood bordered by Edgemead, Plattekloof Glen and Goodwood, and its name comes from the clear view of Table Mountain. Decades of growth have given it shady streets and big gardens. For a pool owner, that shade is mixed news.
Leaves that lie on the floor of a pool release tannins that stain marbelite brown and grey. They clog skimmers and pump baskets, so the pump runs short of water and works harder than it should. Over many years, roots from large trees can also find their way to pool pipes and cause leaks that are hard to spot from above.
Once marbelite has been stained for years and has turned porous, cleaning only goes so far. At that point a new surface is the real fix. We offer two options and recommend one after we have seen your pool in person.
A new coat of marbelite gives a stained, rough pool a fresh start. We take off the old surface where it has gone soft or hollow, repair the shell and apply new marbelite. Darker colours such as grey or blue are worth a look if your pool gets heavy leaf fall, because they show light staining less.
Fibreglass gives you a smooth, non-porous surface that leaves and algae struggle to cling to. It is a sensible choice where the old marbelite stains easily, where the pool needs constant brushing, or where the shell has started losing water through fine cracks.
Good leaf control and sound plumbing matter as much as the surface does. We handle everything from leak repairs to pump replacement, for single homes and for complexes with a shared pool.
We replace stained or loose waterline tiles and refresh worn mosaic trims.
Shared pools in townhouse complexes get a clear written quote for the trustees or managing agent.
We find leaks in the shell and in pipes that may have been disturbed by roots.
Equipment that copes with heavy leaf loads needs regular care and the right setup.
We store your pool water in a bladder on site and return it to the pool afterwards.
Regular visits stop leaves from lying long enough to stain the new finish.
Get in touch if the floor has brown or grey stains that will not brush off, the skimmer clogs within a day, the water level drops for no clear reason, or the pump runs loudly and struggles to pull water.
Our team works throughout the Northern Suburbs, from Monte Vista and Edgemead to Bothasig, Plattekloof, Panorama and Goodwood.
Timing a renovation around leaf fall makes a real difference. Fresh marbelite needs clean water while it cures, so we try to avoid the weeks when the trees above your pool drop the most. If that cannot be avoided, we keep the pool clear in the first weeks after the refill and show you what to watch for.
We also look up before we start. Branches that hang straight over the water are worth trimming before the new surface goes in, and a leaf canister on the suction line can save your pump a lot of work. Small changes like these keep the new finish cleaner for longer.
We inspect the surface, plumbing and equipment, and the trees around the pool.
You receive a written quote, with options if more than one route makes sense.
We drain into a bladder, remove damaged plaster, and repair leaks and cracks.
New marbelite or fibreglass is applied, then the pool is refilled and balanced.
Often they can. Light surface stains usually respond to a stain treatment and a good brush. If the marbelite is old and porous, the stain sits deeper and a new surface is the lasting fix.
Yes, roots from large trees can grow into joints or crack older pipes over time. If your pool loses water and the shell tests fine, we pressure test the plumbing to find the problem.
We do. We give the trustees or managing agent a written quote and plan the work so residents know when the pool will close and when it will be back in use.
Fibreglass is the easiest, because its smooth, non-porous surface does not let leaves and algae bond to it easily. A darker marbelite colour is a good option if you prefer a plastered finish.
No. We only suggest trimming branches that hang directly over the water. The decision is always yours, and we work around large trees and their roots during the job.
Tell us what is happening with your pool and we will arrange a free site visit in Monte Vista to look at resurfacing, relining, leak detection or general repairs.
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