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Pool Renovations & Remodeling in Sarasota, FL

Resurfacing, tile and coping, decking, equipment, and full backyard remodels, designed in 3D, priced line by line, and managed by the same team that builds our new pools.

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What It Covers

Swimming Pool Remodeling That Fits the Yard You Already Have

Most pools do not need to be replaced. They need a new interior, fresh tile, a better deck, or equipment that is not from another decade.

Renovation is how we give an existing pool another twenty years: a new finish, waterline tile and coping, a repaired or replaced deck, updated equipment, and features like a spa or lighting that were not there before. We scope the whole project in one design and one itemized price. Call (941) 320-3878 to schedule a renovation consultation.

Included with every renovation

Honest Assessment First

We tell you what needs fixing now, what can wait, and what would be money wasted.

Itemized Pricing

The whole scope priced before we start, all-inclusive. It only changes with a change order you approve.

One Project Manager

Your project manager schedules every trade, from plaster and tile to coping and decking, and checks their work on site.

Coordinated Sequence

Each trade works in the right order, so no one undoes another crew's work and your pool is out of use for as little time as possible.

Startup Included

New finishes get a proper 30-day startup so they cure and look right.

Written Warranty

We review warranty coverage with you in writing once your scope of work is set.

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Variable-speed pump, filter, heater, and automation panel installed on a Little Coconut equipment pad

Equipment pad, before and after

Old single-speed pumps and timers come out; a variable-speed pump, clean pad, and automation go in on every remodel.

100% Included in your price
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Benefits & Features

Standard on Every Little Coconut Remodel

A remodel is the right time to fix what the first builder left out, or what has gone out of date and needs some TLC. When they fit the scope of your Sarasota renovation, these upgrades are included and already in your price.

70%less energy

Lower Power Bills

Swapping a single-speed pump for variable-speed is the single biggest saving a remodel delivers.

1app for it all

Control From Your Phone

Automation replaces the old timer box, so your renovated pool runs from an app, a schedule, or a voice command.

1honest assessment

Fix Only What Needs It

We look at every concern you raise, then tell you plainly what to fix now and what you can skip.

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Brought Up to Code

Anti-entrapment drains, bonding, and a slip-resistant deck finish are brought to current code as part of the remodel, not as a line item.

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What Does a Pool Renovation Cost in Sarasota?

Remodels start at $10,000, a resurface with deck and equipment around $20,000, and a full backyard remodel around $50,000. Every pool is different. Here is the honest ballpark, and what comes standard with every Little Coconut remodel.

Resurface & Tile

$10kstarting at
New interior, waterline tile, and startup
StoneScapes plaster finish options New waterline tile Bond beam repair & prep 30-day finish startup
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Resurface + Deck + Equipment

$20kstarting at
Resurface, new tile, new deck and coping, plus new equipment
New coping and paver deck New in pool steps or benches Color LED lighting Automation with app control Saltwater conversion option

Full Backyard Remodel

$50kstarting at
Resurface, glass tile, marble deck and coping, plus a screened deck extension
Pool beams inspected and marble coping added Garden space built into an extended deck Landscape lighting & upgraded pool lights New pool equipment added

Every new pool build package includes a Pentair pump, filter and heater (electric or gas), automation, salt cell, 3-inch deck drain, electrical work, pool startup with one month of pool service, a pool care kit, engineering and permitting. Your itemized price comes from the on-site assessment and 3D design, in writing, before anything begins. Remodel packages always come with 30-day startup and pool care kit. See the Buyer’s Guide for what drives cost.

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The Sarasota Pool Renovation Guide

What each fix costs, how long your pool will be out of use, and when to replace instead of renovate.

Free Renovation Guide

Know What Your Pool Needs Before Anyone Quotes It

Twenty-four pages, no sales pitch. How to tell if you need a resurface or just an acid wash, what each fix costs in Sarasota and Manatee, and when replacing beats renovating.

Cost ranges for every common fix Plaster vs. quartz vs. pebble How long your pool is out of service Renovate or replace: a checklist What needs a permit and what does not What a renovation warranty covers

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Every Build, Same Sequence

Walk Through Your Remodel, Phase by Phase

Click any phase to see what happens, how long your pool is down, and what we inspect before moving on. A remodel is a build in a smaller box, and it runs in the same order every time.

10Inspected phases
1Itemized price
1Project manager
Walk the property and inspect
01 1 visit, 60–90 min

Inspection & assessment

We look at the finish, tile, bond beam, deck, plumbing, and equipment pad and tell you what actually needs work, what can wait, and what would be a waste of money.

We inspect

Hollow spots, delamination, beam cracks, deck settlement, pressure on the plumbing, and equipment age.

Your part

Tell us what bothers you about the pool and how you want to use the yard, so we fix what matters to you.

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See It Before We Build It

Your Remodel in 3D, Before We Drain a Drop

We model your existing pool, deck, and house, then render the new finish, tile, deck, and any additions at full scale. You see the remodel on screen before anything is torn out. The design is free, and it becomes your itemized price.

01

Assessment visit

60–90 minutes

We inspect the finish, beam, deck, plumbing, and pad, and listen to what you want changed.

02

3D model

5 business days

Your designer renders the remodel on your actual pool and yard, close to scale. The renderings are a visual guide, not part of your contract, because some finishes are not available in the design software.

03

Revise & price

Until it is right

Swap the pebble color, extend the deck or add a spa. When the design is right, you get your full price in writing.

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Premium Features

Add to Your Pool While It Is Already Open

A remodel is the best time to add features. The pool is already drained and the deck is already up. Tap a pin, switch on what you want, and we will price it in your 3D design.

Renovated backyard pool at sunset with a spillover spa, sun shelf loungers, rock waterfall, fire bowls and a swim-up bar

Spillover Spa

Raised shotcrete spa with therapy jets and a blower that spills into the pool. Heats in under an hour.

Typically adds$18k – $28k
Your feature list 2 of 8 added
Spillover Spa +$8k-$12k
Sun Shelf & Bubblers +$4k–$6k
Waterfalls & Sheer Descents +$5k–$15k
Fire Features +$2k–$10k
Color LED Lighting +$2k–$6k
Pool Bar Table +$5k–$12k
Gas or Heat Pump Heater +$5k–$9k
Outdoor Kitchen +$15k–$45k
Estimated add-on range $20k – $34k
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Placeholder ranges. Your itemized price comes from the 3D design.

Warranty

Every Layer We Touch, Covered in Writing

Renovation work carries the same written terms as our new builds. Structural repairs are covered for as long as you own the home; finish, tile, deck, plumbing, and equipment each have a set term on your agreement. Pick a term, or click a layer in the cross-section.

What is covered

Crack and bond beam repairs we make to the shell are warranted against failure for as long as you own the home.

One call Documented in 48 hrs Fixed
Full Warranty Build Guarantee

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Quality Partners

Who Stands Behind the Warranty

Our terms sit on top of the manufacturer warranties from the brands we install, and we are held to the standards of the associations that certify us.

Certified, insured & affiliated

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Equipment we build with

Pentair Hayward Jandy Polaris Maytronics
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Pick what you are trying to figure out. Each path gives you a quick answer, the tradeoffs, and a deeper page when you want it.

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Interior & tile

When to resurface, when to wash, when to retile

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Quick answer

Rough or etched plaster, hollow spots, and exposed shotcrete mean resurface. Smooth but stained means an acid wash may be enough. Failing waterline tile is almost always a bond beam problem, and we fix the beam before we set tile.

Good to know

A new finish needs a 30-day startup to cure properly. Plan the remodel so the startup does not land in the week of a party.

Side by side

Plaster
Quartz
Pebble
Look & feel
Smooth, classic white
Smooth, color options
Textured, natural
Typical life
7–10 yrs
12–15 yrs
20+ yrs
Stain resistance
Lowest
Good
Best
Resurface from
$9k
$12k
$15k

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Good to Know

Pool Renovation Questions, Answered Straight

The things Sarasota homeowners ask us most before they remodel. Don’t see yours? Call and a project manager will answer it.

01

How do I know if my pool needs resurfacing?

Rough or etched plaster, stains that no longer lift, hollow or flaking spots, and exposed shotcrete are the signs. If the surface is smooth but discolored, an acid wash may be enough, and we will tell you which.

02

How long is the pool out of service?

A resurface with tile is typically a couple of weeks including startup. Adding deck, spa, or equipment extends it. You get a schedule in writing before we start.

03

Can you add a spa to an existing pool?

Yes. We build shotcrete spas attached to or beside existing pools, tie them into the plumbing and equipment, and match the tile and finish.

04

Should I renovate or start over?

If the shell is sound, renovation almost always wins on cost. If the structure has failed or the layout no longer fits the yard, we will lay out what a replacement would involve so you can compare.

05

Will renovation work be permitted?

Structural, electrical, gas, and most plumbing work is permitted and inspected. Cosmetic work like resurfacing typically is not. We handle whatever is required.

06

Do you replace pool equipment as part of a remodel?

Yes. Most remodels include a new variable-speed pump, filter, and often a heater and automation, sized to the pool and installed on a clean pad.

07

Is renovation work warranted?

Yes. Finish, tile, and equipment carry written warranties, and structural repairs are covered under the same terms as our new builds.

Have a different question? Send us a message or call (941) 320-3878.

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Homeowners across Sarasota and Manatee counties have trusted us to design and build their pools. Tell us about your yard and we will schedule a free 3D design consultation, no pressure.

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