Complete Pool Remodeling
A complete rehabilitation of an aging Simi Valley swimming pool, including structural shell crack repair, new pool plumbing, a new skimmer where none previously existed, new bonding and electrical work, new NPT porcelain tile, bullnose coping, smooth white plaster, and new courtyard pavers.
This pool needed more than new plaster.
The existing pool had structural shell cracks, outdated underground infrastructure, and no skimmer. The remodel began by correcting those problems before rebuilding the visible finishes.
The project included complete new pool plumbing, a new skimmer, split-drain work, new electrical infrastructure, bond wire installation, structural crack repair with rebar staples and epoxy, new NPT porcelain tile, bullnose coping, smooth white plaster, and courtyard pavers.
The result is a cleaner, updated pool with corrected circulation, renewed structural areas, new finishes, and a redesigned hardscape edge.
Existing shell cracks repaired using rebar staples and epoxy.
Complete plumbing replacement and new split-drain configuration.
A new skimmer was added because the original pool did not have one.
NPT porcelain tile, bullnose coping, smooth white plaster, and courtyard pavers.
The existing pool before demolition.
The original pool showed its age in both the visible finishes and the infrastructure below the surface.
Correct the problems first. Refinish the pool second.
The project required structural, hydraulic, electrical, and finish work. The goal was not to cover existing problems with new plaster, but to address them before final finishes.
Cracked Pool Shell
Existing shell cracking required repair before new tile, coping, and plaster could be installed.
No Existing Skimmer
The original pool did not have a skimmer, so a new skimmer and associated plumbing were added as part of the remodel.
Outdated Infrastructure
Pool plumbing, drainage-related circulation components, electrical work, and bonding needed to be updated before the pool could be finished.
Removing the old finishes to expose what needed repair.
Demolition created access to the pool shell, coping, plumbing areas, and existing infrastructure so the necessary repairs and replacements could be completed correctly.
Repairing cracks in the existing pool shell.
After demolition exposed the shell, existing cracks were identified and repaired before new finishes were installed.
The crack-repair process used rebar staples across the affected areas together with epoxy to reinforce and repair the damaged shell sections before refinishing.
Structural repairs completed before new finishes.
Crack repair and shell preparation were completed before coping, tile, and plaster installation.
New circulation, skimmer, plumbing, electrical, and bonding.
The existing pool did not have a skimmer. A new skimmer, split-drain configuration, complete pool plumbing, electrical line, and bond wire were incorporated into the remodel.
New bullnose coping and NPT porcelain tile.
With structural and underground work completed, the project moved into the finish phase with new bullnose coping and NPT porcelain pool tile.
Rebuilding the hardscape around the pool.
New courtyard pavers were installed around the pool to refresh the surrounding surface and complete the remodeled water environment.
Smooth white plaster completes the remodel.
After structural repairs, new plumbing, skimmer installation, coping, tile, and hardscape work were completed, the pool received a smooth white plaster finish.
Selected for this pool remodel
- Smooth white pool plaster
- New bullnose coping
- NPT porcelain pool tile
- Courtyard pavers
- New PVC pool plumbing
- New skimmer
- Split-drain plumbing configuration
- New electrical line
- Bond wire installation
- Rebar staples and epoxy for shell crack repair
Complete pool rehabilitation
- Existing pool finish demolition
- Existing coping removal
- Existing pool tile removal
- Pool-shell crack inspection and repair
- Rebar staple and epoxy structural repair
- Complete new pool plumbing
- New skimmer installation
- Split-drain installation
- New electrical line
- Bond wire installation
- Bullnose coping installation
- NPT porcelain tile installation
- Courtyard paver installation
- Smooth white plaster installation
The 3-Zone System™
Even on a pool-focused remodel, the finished result needs to work with the surrounding property. Our 3-Zone System™ helps us think about circulation, gathering, and recreation as connected parts of the outdoor environment.
Learn About the 3-Zone System™ →Arrival Zone™
Existing approaches and surrounding courtyard circulation influence how homeowners and guests move toward the pool area.
Living Zone™
New courtyard pavers refresh the usable space around the pool and provide cleaner transitions for seating and gathering.
Activity Zone™
The remodeled swimming pool becomes the primary activity zone, supported by corrected circulation, new finishes, and renewed pool infrastructure.
Project planning at a glance.
These figures describe this specific Simi Valley pool remodel. Similar pool renovation projects vary based on structural conditions, plumbing, finish selections, electrical requirements, hardscape, access, and total scope.
Structural repair, new plumbing, skimmer, electrical work, coping, tile, plaster, and courtyard pavers.
Demolition, structural repair, plumbing, electrical, new finishes, hardscape, and completion.
Structural, hydraulic, electrical, finish, and hardscape improvements completed as one coordinated renovation.
The completed Simi Valley pool remodel.
The finished pool combines corrected infrastructure and structural repairs with a clean new finish package: bullnose coping, NPT porcelain tile, smooth white plaster, and updated courtyard pavers.
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Questions about projects like this one.
These answers describe this completed Simi Valley case study and provide general planning context. Every pool remodel has different structural, plumbing, electrical, and finish requirements.
What was included in this Simi Valley pool remodel?
The project included demolition, pool-shell crack repair, rebar staples and epoxy, complete new pool plumbing, a new skimmer, split-drain plumbing, new electrical work, bond wire installation, bullnose coping, NPT porcelain tile, smooth white plaster, and courtyard pavers.
Did the existing swimming pool have a skimmer?
No. The existing pool did not have a skimmer. A new skimmer and associated plumbing were added during the remodel to improve the pool circulation system.
How were the existing pool shell cracks repaired?
The cracked areas were repaired using rebar staples across the affected shell sections together with epoxy before the new pool finishes were installed.
What pool tile was used?
New NPT porcelain pool tile was installed as part of the finish package.
What plaster finish was installed?
The remodeled pool received a smooth white plaster finish.
What was the investment range for this project?
This Simi Valley complete pool remodel was completed in approximately the $45,000 range. Similar projects vary depending on structural repairs, plumbing, electrical work, hardscape, pool size, finish selections, and site conditions.
How long did the pool remodeling project take?
The construction timeline for this project was approximately three weeks. Other projects may take longer depending on structural conditions, inspections, material availability, scope, and site conditions.
Is your pool ready for more than a cosmetic refresh?
We can evaluate the pool shell, circulation, plumbing, skimmer, coping, tile, plaster, hardscape, and surrounding conditions to help determine the right remodeling scope.