Rough Plaster, Stubborn Algae, Staining That Won't Quit — Sound Familiar?
If you've been fighting the same pool problems season after season — rough surface that scratches feet, persistent staining, algae that returns two weeks after treatment — the issue isn't your chemistry routine. It's the surface.
Plaster breaks down. In Schertz, where heat, UV, and alkaline water work against pool surfaces through a long 9-month season, it breaks down faster than most homeowners expect. The Tri-Cities area sits over alkaline groundwater that deposits calcium on pool surfaces constantly. Once the surface goes porous, it traps algae, absorbs chemicals instead of reflecting them, and starts shedding chips into your equipment.
Most Schertz homeowners — especially in the master-planned communities that went up during the 2000s growth boom — have pools that are now 15–20 years old and well past their original plaster's useful life. The surface was always the problem. Chemistry was just the symptom.
What a Failing Pool Surface Is Costing You Right Now
A deteriorating pool surface doesn't sit still — it compounds:
- Every month you run the pool on failing plaster, chemistry costs climb as the porous surface absorbs sanitizer
- Plaster chips travel through the pump and filter, adding wear to equipment that costs $500–$1,500 to replace
- A pool in visible disrepair affects your enjoyment of your backyard — and your home's resale value in a competitive Schertz market
- Pool season in San Antonio is long — a delay means months more of the same frustration and expense
You're already paying for the failing surface in extra chemicals and extra effort. The question is whether you keep paying or fix it.
How It Works — From First Call to Swimming
- Call or request a quote. We serve Schertz and respond within 1 hour — no waiting days for a callback.
- Free in-person estimate. We come to your Schertz home, inspect the surface, and tell you exactly what it needs. Honest assessment: full resurface, patch, or acid wash — whatever the actual condition warrants.
- Written quote, your decision. You get everything in writing, itemized. No verbal estimates, no pressure, 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 don't need to be home for most of it.
- You swim. New plaster requires a 30-day break-in. We walk you through it. After that, you have a surface built to last 10–25 years.
What Homeowners Are Saying
Pool Resurfacing Cost in Schertz — What to Expect
Resurfacing a residential pool in the San Antonio area typically runs $5,000 to $18,000 depending on surface type and pool size:
- 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 will include the exact quote for your specific pool. No surprises at invoice time.
We Know Schertz — And We're Close
We're about 25 minutes from Schertz and work throughout the Tri-Cities area — Schertz, Cibolo, and Universal City — regularly. Schertz's water supply runs alkaline, which accelerates calcium scaling on pool surfaces faster than many markets. We account for that in our startup chemistry protocol — calibrated for local water, not a generic national template.
We're familiar with the pool construction styles in Cibolo Valley Ranch, Falcon Ridge, Savannah Square, and the neighborhoods along Schertz Parkway and FM 78. If you've had other contractors out and gotten vague answers, it's often because they don't know the local conditions. We do.
Building a New Pool in Schertz: What the City Requires
The City of Schertz requires a building permit for an in-ground pool 24 inches deep or more. Its In-Ground Swimming Pool Permit Requirements sheet, revised June 4, 2024, lists these rules:
- A barrier at least 48 inches high that cannot be climbed, with self-closing and self-latching gates and doors.
- An audible alarm on any door or window of the home with direct access to the pool.
- An engineer's letter if the pool is less than 10 feet from the edge of the home's foundation.
- On a lot with an aerobic septic system, spray areas 25 feet from the pool's water surface.
The sheet also notes that Texas adopted the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, effective September 1, 2020.
Get Your Free Pool Resurfacing Estimate
No pressure, no obligation. We'll tell you honestly whether you need a full resurface, a patch, or something else entirely. The estimate is free. The call takes 10 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.
Schertz Water Quality Note
Schertz uses SAWS and CCMA water — both Edwards Aquifer-sourced at 250–350 ppm calcium hardness. The hard, alkaline water is the primary driver of calcium scaling and early plaster failure in northeast Bexar County.
Read our Edwards Aquifer Pool Water Guide →