Plaster, tile, coping, decking, spa additions, and waterfalls. We bring tired pools back to life — and make beautiful ones better.
A good pool renovation starts with finding out why the current finish is failing. Rough plaster, loose tile, and cracked coping usually have a root cause — poor water chemistry history, sub-base movement, a leak that was never properly repaired, or simple age. Skip diagnosis and you'll redo the same work in three years. At P-Jay's Pools, we diagnose first, quote honestly, and build renovations that last.
We've been renovating pools in Baytown and East Houston for over 15 years. The jobs we take range from a simple waterline tile refresh to full gut-and-resurface projects, deck-to-pool overhauls, and spa/waterfall additions that change the entire backyard.
Standard plaster, Pebble finishes, quartz blends, and tinted finishes. Most plaster lasts 8–15 years. When it starts staining, pitting, or feeling rough underfoot, it's time. We drain, acid-wash or chip out the old finish, repair the shell, and apply a new interior surface sized and mixed for Gulf Coast water conditions. See a recent interior restoration project.
Waterline tile, step mosaics, spa tile, and custom feature walls. Tile almost never fails alone — the substrate behind it moves or water works its way behind the grout. We cut back to sound material, re-bond substrate, and lay tile with proper expansion so it doesn't lift again.
Natural stone, cast concrete, brick, and travertine coping. Loose, cracked, or water-damaged coping is one of the biggest sources of hidden pool damage — water gets behind the tile line and eats the bond beam. See our coping refinish case study.
Cracked, pitted, or hot decking can make a pool practically unusable in the Texas summer. We refinish existing decks, repour full sections when needed, and apply cool-deck or textured finishes that stay cooler and grip better when wet. See our deck resurfacing and deck refinish projects for examples.
Adding an attached spa, a sheer-descent waterfall, or a rock feature to an existing pool is one of the highest-impact changes we make. The possibilities depend on your current plumbing and deck footprint — we'll walk through feasibility and ideas during a free consultation.
Renovation is the right time to upgrade equipment. Variable-speed pumps, modern automation, LED lighting, salt systems, and high-efficiency heaters pay back fast on energy bills and reliability. See our pool repair page for the equipment we work with.
Here's a rough map of how long different scopes typically take:
Photos speak louder than descriptions. Here are a few recent renovations:
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Typically 2–6 weeks depending on scope. See the timelines section above for a closer estimate by service.
Rough or pitted plaster, stains that won't brush out, visible cracks or hollow spots, and persistent chemistry struggles. Most plaster finishes last 8–15 years — visible deterioration is the best signal.
Usually yes. Feasibility depends on your current plumbing and layout. Free walkthrough will tell you for sure.
It varies with scope and materials. We quote each project in writing with line-item pricing so you can pick what's in and what's out.
Yes. Workmanship warranty on our labor; manufacturer warranties on materials.
We'll walk the pool with you, listen to your ideas, and give you a written quote with line-item pricing. Free consultation, no pressure.