Is the family pool in your Brackenfell garden harder to love than it used to be? Maybe the floor feels like sandpaper, or the water turns green a few days after you shock it. Those are surface problems, and a surface can be replaced. Our team relines concrete, gunite and marbelite pools in Brackenfell with fibreglass, so the pool you already have works properly again.
What Fibreglass Pool Relining Means for a Brackenfell Pool
Relining is not a new pool. We keep your existing shell and bond a reinforced fibreglass layer to it, then finish it with a gelcoat. The gelcoat is what you feel when you swim. It is smooth and non-porous, which matters in a hot Northern Suburbs summer when algae grows fast. A sealed surface gives algae less to hold on to, so the pool usually needs fewer chemicals and less brushing than tired marbelite.
Many Brackenfell homes have older pools that still have their original marbelite surface. Clay soils that swell and shrink can add fine cracks over time. A lining bridges those repaired cracks with a continuous layer.
Fibreglass Pool Relining in Brackenfell, Step by Step
Here is what happens once you accept the quote:
- We drain the pool and let the shell dry out.
- We grind and sand the old surface back to a clean, firm base.
- We open up and repair any cracks.
- We prime the shell so the fibreglass bonds.
- We lay the reinforced fibreglass layers.
- We apply the gelcoat in your chosen colour.
- We refill the pool once the finish has cured.
Expect the job to take 5 to 10 working days. Bigger pools and wet weather push it towards the longer end.
Choosing a Colour for Your Fibreglass Pool in Brackenfell
Lighter colours such as white and sky blue are popular because they look clean and hold their colour well in strong sun. Mid tones such as aqua or pool blue give a deeper look without much extra care. Dark finishes like charcoal absorb more heat and can fade faster, and they need tighter chemical control. We are happy to talk through the options on site, where you can see the colour against your paving and garden.
Caring for a Relined Fibreglass Pool
A fibreglass lining lasts 15 to 25 years with proper care. Proper care is simple. Keep the water balanced, run the pump enough each day, and brush lightly now and then. Avoid harsh scrubbing tools made for rough marbelite. If your pump or filter is struggling, our team can look at that too, through our pool repair service.
Pool Relining Cost in Brackenfell
No two pools cost the same to reline. Size, shape, the state of the existing surface and access for our team all play a part. Read our fibreglass relining price guide for 2026 to see what affects the figure. We then visit, measure and give you a written quote.
Questions About Fibreglass Pool Relining in Brackenfell
Will relining stop my fibreglass pool from losing water?
If the water is escaping through cracks in the shell, repairing them and relining seals the surface. If the leak is in the plumbing, a lining will not fix it, so we may recommend leak detection first.
Should I choose marbelite instead of pool relining?
Sometimes. We do marbelite resurfacing as well and will say honestly which suits your pool after we see it.
What about black spots on an existing fibreglass pool?
Those are usually osmosis. We grind the affected area, disinfect it and reline it with new gelcoat.
Is pool relining work guaranteed?
Yes. We guarantee fibreglass lining and repair work for up to 5 years, depending on the project.
Ask for a Brackenfell Pool Relining Quote
Call or WhatsApp 074 378 6623 or email info@poolsreno.co.za. You can also use our contact form. A couple of photos of the pool help us prepare for the site visit. We will confirm a time that suits you and talk you through the options on the day.
