Alamo Pool
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
Pool Resurfacing Cost in Alamo Heights — What to Expect
- Replastering (8 to 12 year lifespan): $5,000 to $8,500
- Quartz aggregate (12 to 18 years, stain-resistant): $7,000 to $13,500
- Pebble aggregate (15 to 25 years, premium finish): $8,000 to $18,000
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.
Building a New Pool in Alamo Heights
The City of Alamo Heights issues its own permits. Its building permit summary lists swimming pools among the projects at single- and two-family homes that need a permit, and lists swimming pools, hot tubs and spas again among plumbing, sewer and gas projects. The city calls the list a summary and points homeowners to its Community Development Services Department for the details.
Get Your Free Pool Resurfacing Estimate
No pressure, no obligation. We'll give you an honest assessment of what your pool needs. Free, on-site, about 30 minutes.
(726) 268-5597Our Pool Resurfacing Services
- Pool Resurfacing
- Pool Plastering
- Tile & Coping Repair
- Pool Deck Resurfacing
- Pool Renovation
- New Pool Construction
Learn about pool resurfacing cost in San Antonio or view our before & after gallery.
Alamo Heights Water Quality Note
Edwards Aquifer water runs 250–350 ppm calcium hardness — harder than most Texas cities. Standard plaster typically lasts only 6–9 years here vs the 10–12 year national average. Our startup chemistry is calibrated for SA's specific water chemistry.
Read our Edwards Aquifer Pool Water Guide →