If you already own a pool that looks worn, costs too much to run or no longer suits the way you use the yard, a renovation can fix it without starting over. Nolascapes Pool & Outdoors LLC remodels existing pools across New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana, from a new interior surface to a complete redesign of the pool and its deck. We treat every project as a full transformation and not a quick fix, with a focus on durability, comfort and a finished look that suits the rest of the yard. A renovation can also upgrade the backyard around the pool, with a new patio or seating area, and a good one adds visual impact and value to the property.

Signs Your Pool Is Due for Renovation

Many homeowners wait until a problem cannot be ignored, but renovations are often a matter of opportunity as well as need. Long, hot seasons wear pools out faster in New Orleans, and a pool built decades ago usually lacks the efficiency and the finishes that are standard today. Common reasons to renovate:

• The surface is stained, rough or cracked
• The tile, coping or deck is chipped, loose, damaged or out of style
• The pump or filter is loud, slow or expensive to run
• The layout no longer fits the family, for example when the shallow area is too small or there is no place to sit
• You want to add features for relaxation, entertaining or family use

If the layout is the main problem, a redesign starts the same way a new pool does, with the steps in Pool Planning and Custom Pool Design.

Resurfacing and Structural Repairs

Pool interiors break down from age, chemicals and constant use. Cracks, stains and rough patches affect comfort and safety, and can hide leaks or structural movement. We provide:

• Full resurfacing with a durable, modern finish
• Structural repairs for cracks and the damage beneath them
• Changes to the shape or depth where the design calls for it

Resurfacing is often the base of a renovation, because it gives the pool a clean, updated look and extends the life of the shell.

Tile, Coping and Decking

Worn surfaces make a sound pool look old, and they are the easiest part to change. We update:

• Waterline tile and decorative accents
• Coping and edge finishes, for a more refined look
• The pool deck, in pavers, concrete or a textured finish

A new deck changes the comfort of the whole yard as well as its looks. For deck ideas, see our pavers gallery.

Equipment and Systems

Old equipment is often the largest hidden cost of an aging pool. Modern replacements improve the water quality while lowering the energy use and the upkeep. We install:

• Energy-efficient pumps and filtration systems
• Saltwater systems, for easier water management
• Advanced cleaning systems, to reduce manual work
• Updated plumbing and circulation components

Adding Features During a Renovation

A renovation is the cheapest time to add features, because the pool is already being opened up. The most common additions are a spa, sun shelves, waterfalls, scuppers and sheer descents, LED lighting, and swim-up seating. A spa, a sun ledge or a waterfall needs structural work, so that work should come before resurfacing and retiling, and not after. Lighting and water features also need new lines, so they fit best when the deck is being replaced anyway. Pool Features and Upgrades explains what each one does, and built-in spas, ledges and waterfalls can be seen in our swimming pool gallery.

How a Renovation Works

We manage every phase, from the first inspection to the final review:

1. Evaluation - we inspect the shell, the equipment and the deck, and talk through what you want changed.
2. Plan - we agree on a scope, a design and a budget before any work begins.
3. Construction - structural repairs and features first, then surfaces, then equipment and testing.
4. Final review - we go through the finished work with you and check that every detail meets our standards and your expectations.

Contact us today on 504-330-8479 or via our online form to schedule a consultation about your pool. Tell us what bothers you most about it now, whether that is the surface, the deck, the equipment or the layout, and what you would like to be able to do in the yard. We will inspect the pool, explain which repairs and upgrades make sense in what order, and give you a clear scope before any work begins.