Edgemead is a settled family suburb, and plenty of its homes have had the same pool since they were built. After that many summers, the surface is often the first thing to give out. If yours feels rough, stains easily or will not hold its water, our team can help with leak detection, repairs and fibreglass pool relining.
Fibreglass Pool Relining in Edgemead: The Short Version
- What it is: a reinforced fibreglass layer bonded to your existing concrete, gunite or marbelite pool, sealed with a gelcoat.
- How long it takes: usually 5 to 10 working days, depending on pool size and weather.
- How long it lasts: 15 to 25 years with proper care.
- Guarantee: up to 5 years on fibreglass lining and repair work, depending on the project.
- Price: depends on your pool; we quote in writing after a site visit.
Edgemead Pool Leaks and Fibreglass Pool Relining
A lot of Edgemead pool owners first contact us about a leak, not a lining. That makes sense. A dropping water level is easy to see. The cause is not.
Water can escape through cracks in the shell, through porous old marbelite, or through pipes and fittings. A lining seals the first two. It does not touch the third. So we often start with pool leak detection in Cape Town to find out where the water is going. If the shell is to blame, relining is a lasting fix. If it is the plumbing, we sort that out instead, and you do not pay for a lining you did not need.
Why Older Edgemead Pools Suit a Fibreglass Pool Lining
Northern Suburbs summers are hot and dry, and clay soils can shift between seasons. Older shells pick up fine cracks, and marbelite slowly loses its smooth face. A gelcoat finish is smooth and non-porous. Algae finds it harder to settle, so owners usually use fewer chemicals and brush less than they did with worn marbelite. It also feels better underfoot for children who spend all afternoon in the water.
Preparing an Edgemead Pool for Fibreglass Pool Relining
Good preparation decides how long a lining lasts, so we do not rush it. The pool is drained and dried. We grind and sand the old surface until it is clean and firm. Every crack is opened, repaired and reinforced. Then the shell is primed, the fibreglass is laminated on, and the gelcoat goes over the top. Waterline mosaics can be fitted as part of the same job. Skipping any of these steps is the main reason cheap linings lift or blister after a few seasons, so we would rather take an extra day than cut a corner.
Fibreglass Pool Versus Marbelite: Our Honest View
We offer marbelite resurfacing as well as relining. Marbelite can be the right call for a sound concrete pool where you want a classic finish. Fibreglass is usually better where cracks keep returning or algae is a constant fight. We will explain which suits your pool after we see it.
Edgemead Pool Relining Questions
How much does pool relining cost in Edgemead?
It depends on size, shape, condition and access. Our 2026 price guide for fibreglass relining breaks down the factors.
Can my existing fibreglass pool be relined if it has black spots?
Yes. Black spots are usually osmosis. We grind, disinfect and reline the area with new gelcoat.
Do you do pool relining in nearby suburbs too?
Yes. We work across Cape Town, including fibreglass pool relining in Milnerton, and we handle pump, filter and general pool repairs.
Will a fibreglass pool lining fix my leak?
Only if the leak is in the shell. That is why we check first. If the leak turns out to be in a pipe or fitting, we repair that and you can decide later whether the surface still needs work.
Talk to Us About Edgemead Fibreglass Pool Relining
Call or WhatsApp 074 378 6623, email info@poolsreno.co.za, or use the Pools Reno contact page. Mention whether you are losing water, and we will bring what we need to check.
