We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
If your pool is leaking, rough, stained or always seems to be in recovery mode, it’s normal to wonder if it’s time for more than just another patch-up.
For many older concrete and marbelite pools in Cape Town, fibreglass relining is a smart way to give the shell a fresh start with a smooth, modern finish that’s easier to look after.
At Cape Pools, we offer fibreglass pool relining in Cape Town for homes, estates, complexes and guest houses that want to extend the life of an existing pool without rebuilding from scratch.
We work with your current structure, repair underlying issues, and then apply a new fibreglass lining and gelcoat to create a clean, watertight interior.
Fibreglass relining is especially useful for pools that have had repeated problems: persistent leaks, cracking marbelite, rough or pitted surfaces, or multiple old coatings that never quite last.
The new fibreglass “jacket” bonds to the prepared shell and gives you a smooth, non-porous surface that feels great underfoot and is less prone to staining when water chemistry is kept in check.
Our team handles the full process: draining the pool (using pool water storage bladders where practical so you can reuse your water), grinding and preparing the old surface, repairing cracks and weak spots, laminating fibreglass layers, and finishing with a quality gelcoat in your chosen colour.
We then refill, balance the water and make sure your system is running properly before we hand it back.
Because we work in Cape Town every day, we factor in local realities – from hot, windy summers and heavy winter rain to ground movement and older building styles in certain suburbs.
We’ll assess your pool honestly, explain when fibreglass relining makes sense, and also tell you if marbelite resurfacing or other repairs might be a better fit instead.
Whether you’re looking to solve ongoing problems or just want a smoother, easier-to-maintain pool surface, we’ll walk you through your options in plain language and manage the relining project from start to finish.
We work on concrete and marbelite pools every day and understand what’s needed to get a strong bond and long-lasting fibreglass lining.
Our fibreglass relining creates a smooth, non-porous surface that’s easier to keep clean and comfortable to swim in.
We coordinate draining, temporary water storage where possible, refilling and chemical balancing so the whole relining process is handled properly.
Our team is based in Cape Town and understands local conditions, from strong sun and wind to older pool structures and tricky access.
Fibreglass relining is often a good option if your concrete or marbelite pool is structurally sound but has ongoing surface issues: roughness, flaking plaster, frequent staining or recurring leaks that repairs haven’t solved.
After inspecting your pool, we’ll explain whether fibreglass relining is suitable or if marbelite resurfacing or other repairs make more sense.
We serve all areas of Cape Town and its surrounding areas, including, but not limited to, Camps Bay, Sea Point, Plattekloof, Fish Hoek, Lakeside, Constantia, Bishops Court, Sunningdale, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Newlands, Claremont, Waterfront, Bloubergstrand, Durbanville, Somerset West, Noordhoek, and Hout Bay.
With marbelite resurfacing, we repair the shell and apply a new cement-based marbelite layer – you keep the classic plaster system.
With fibreglass relining, we still repair the shell first, but then laminate fibreglass and gelcoat inside the pool, creating a new, smooth fibreglass “jacket”. The right choice depends on your pool’s condition, the look and feel you prefer, and how you want to maintain it in future.
We start by draining the pool and, where space allows, pumping the water into storage bladders so it can be reused.
We then grind and prepare the old surface, repair cracks and weak areas, and build up fibreglass layers over the entire interior.
Once the laminate has cured, we apply a coloured gelcoat, allow it to set, and then refill, balance the water and restart the system.
A properly installed fibreglass lining can last many years when the pool water is kept balanced and basic maintenance is done.
Lifespan depends on factors like sunlight exposure, chemical care and overall usage. We’ll give you simple guidelines on how to look after the new surface so you get the best possible life out of your investment.
Yes, the pool needs to be drained so we can prepare the surface and apply the fibreglass layers. Where practical, we use pool water storage bladders to hold your existing water during the work and pump it back in once the relining is complete.
If the water quality is very poor or there isn’t enough space for bladders, we’ll discuss alternatives with you before we start.
For a typical residential pool, the relining work plus curing and refilling usually means the pool is out of action for roughly one to two weeks, depending on weather and the extent of repairs needed.
Larger or more complex pools can take a bit longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline after we’ve inspected your pool.
Fibreglass relining works well on most concrete and marbelite pools, including free-form shapes, but access and the condition of the existing shell are important.
During a site visit we’ll check the pool’s structure, depth, layout and access routes before confirming that relining is suitable and safe for your specific pool.