If you own a swimming pool, you love everything it provides, from exercise to family time and as an entertainment venue. Countless friends and family have enjoyed relaxing in and around your swimming pool.
Yet, as a homeowner, you may look around and notice things that need repair. Or perhaps you’d like to change some things about your pool. It may be time to refresh your outdoor Oklahoma oasis.
When it’s time to remodel, renovate, or do some maintenance, it may seem overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be when you have Spartan by your side.
If you’d like to repair damage, improve the function of your pool, add new features, enhance your pool’s appeal, or improve your technology, you can count on our expert staff.
In this article, we review six things you need to know about renovating and maintaining your swimming pool.
#1: Give Your Pool a Facelift
Pool styles change over the years and what may have been “modern” 30 years ago is outdated today. We can help you modernize the look of your swimming pool through changing the shape, adding features, and replacing your pool surfaces.
One of the most common pool maintenance and renovation tasks is resurfacing your pool. This doesn’t necessarily involve changing the shape of your pool. We can simply replace the finish layer.
But, if you want to change the depth or the shape of your swimming pool, this is a great time to do it. For example, you may have a deep end but you no longer want it. Or, you may want to change the shape of your pool and the way it flows in your backyard.
We can also upgrade your waterline tile at this time as well. You’ll find that replacing tile can modernize your pool and give a completely new look. Upgrading your interior finish is something we do a lot, so please do contact us to learn about your many options.
#2: Add Safety Features
As a pool owner, you know the importance of safety in keeping pets, children, and even adults safe in and around your swimming pool.
Consider your ladders, railings, and fences. Are yours in disrepair? Would you like to modernize them?
How about your safety cover? Do you have one, or would you like to add one? Is yours old? It may be time to replace it.
We use Latham solid and mesh safety covers, and they are the strongest, most reliable way to prevent loved ones, children, and pets from getting into your pool unattended.
#3: Upgrade Your Technology
If your pool pump is old and outdated, it’s costing you money. For example, if you upgrade from a single-speed pump to an energy efficient variable-speed pump, you can significantly cut your energy usage.
A variable-speed pump uses less electricity to circulate and clean your pool and operate your water features.
You may also need to upgrade your pool heating system. An upgraded version can more efficiently warm and cool your pool. Visit with us, and we can show you your options.
#4: Add Automation
Did you know that remodeling your pool can reduce the amount of pool maintenance you have to do long-term? For example, you can:
- Update your automatic cleaner.
- Convert to a salt system.
- Upgrade and change your equipment.
- Add a smart device that works with your phone.
Pool automation can help you fine-tune your pool maintenance from lighting, filtration, pumps, water features, heating, and more.
#5: Add New Features
You can make a dramatic difference to the visual appeal of your pool by adding a water feature. Consider any of the following:
- Fountains
- Waterfalls
- Spouting sculptures
- Deck-based jets
- Streams
- Fire features
- Swim-up bar
- New landscaping
- New pool deck with natural stones
Get creative here. Take a look at some of our pool designs in our pool gallery for inspiration. We have lots of ideas, too, and we would love to help!
#6: Add Lighting
Lighting provides ambiance and drama to your pool and your backyard. It’s also integral to pool safety.
Adding new lighting in and around your pool creates a resort-like feel in your backyard while also improving safety.
Final Thoughts on Renovating Your Pool
Fall is the perfect time for pool maintenance. Why? Doing it during the fall (and even the winter) ensures your pool is ready next spring. You won’t have to wait, and you’ll be ready to go when the weather warms up.
In addition, since you aren’t using your pool as much, you won’t miss time in the pool as we do our work.
Spring is an incredibly busy season for pool builders and remodelers. So, you’ll find it easier to schedule your work now.
Finally, pool remodels don’t have to be drastic, costly, or intimidating. You can make many changes that are cost effective as well as aesthetically pleasing, or you can choose to spend more and completely renovate your pool. The choice is yours, and we are here to help you!
Contact us today to learn more!
