Rough Plaster, Stubborn Algae, Staining That Won't Quit — Sound Familiar?
If your pool has been rough, stained, or fighting algae season after season despite consistent chemical treatment, the surface has reached the end of its useful life. Chemistry can't fix a porous substrate.
Alamo Heights has some of the oldest established pools in the San Antonio metro — many homes in the 78209 and 78212 zip codes have pools that were built in the 1970s and 1980s and have been resurfaced once or twice since. San Antonio's hard Edwards Aquifer water works against plaster continuously, etching the surface and depositing calcium scale that accelerates degradation. If your pool is more than 10 years past its last resurface, it's likely due again.
The good news: most Alamo Heights pool shells are structurally sound, even at 30–40 years old. A resurface — not a replacement — is usually the right answer.
What a Failing Pool Surface Is Costing You Right Now
- Porous plaster absorbs sanitizer, inflating monthly chemical costs without solving the underlying problem
- Plaster chips and debris add wear to pump and filter systems that are expensive to replace
- A deteriorated pool reduces the appeal and value of a property in one of SA's most desirable neighborhoods
- Every month of delay during San Antonio's 9-month swim season costs more in chemicals and frustration
How It Works — From First Call to Swimming
- Call or request a quote. We serve Alamo Heights and respond within 1 hour during business hours.
- Free in-person estimate. We inspect the surface and the shell, assess any structural concerns, and give you an honest recommendation — resurface, patch, or acid wash.
- Written quote, your decision. Fully itemized, in writing, before any work starts. No verbal estimates. No deposit until you sign and schedule.
- We do the work. Drain, prep, new surface, fill, startup chemistry. 5–8 days depending on pool size and finish type.
- You swim. New plaster requires a 30-day break-in. We walk you through it. Then 10–25 years of reliable surface life.
What Homeowners Are Saying
"Our pool was built in 1978. We've had it resurfaced twice. This was the best job of the three — clean demo, proper prep, and they stayed on top of the startup chemistry which the previous crews had skipped. No staining at all in the first season."
— Elizabeth C. · Alamo Heights
"Wanted a pebble finish to match the renovation we did on the house. They showed us samples, quoted the job accurately, and delivered exactly what we discussed. Beautiful result."
— William & Sarah O. · 78209
"Called three companies. Two never called back. Alamo called within the hour, came out the same week, and gave us a written quote on the spot. The work was excellent."
— Mark R. · Alamo Heights
Pool Resurfacing Cost in Alamo Heights — What to Expect
- Replastering (8–12 year lifespan): $4,000–$7,000
- Quartz aggregate (12–18 years, stain-resistant): $6,500–$10,000
- Pebble aggregate (15–25 years, premium finish): $7,500–$11,000
Your free estimate includes the exact quote for your specific pool. No surprises at invoice time.
We Know Alamo Heights — And We're Close
We're about 10 minutes from Alamo Heights and work throughout the inner San Antonio market regularly. Alamo Heights pools are often older and have histories that require careful structural assessment before resurfacing — we don't skip that step. Our startup chemistry protocol is calibrated for the Edwards Aquifer's hard, alkaline water, which is critical for long surface life in this area.
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