Another happy client in Kuilsriver! This 10m x 5m family pool was an old gunite pool with the problems we see on gunite every week: cracks, leaks, and a rough, stained surface. The owners wanted a long-lasting, low-maintenance finish without the cost of building a new pool from scratch. We converted it to fibreglass.
The problem: a cracked, leaking gunite pool with a rough surface
Gunite shells are strong, but the surface ages badly. Hairline cracks spread and start letting water out, the finish goes rough underfoot, and staining sets in that no amount of scrubbing lifts. This 10×5 had all three, and the owners were facing either another patch-and-paint cycle or a full rebuild.
The fix: a premium fibreglass relining over the gunite
Rather than rebuild, we recommended our premium fibreglass relining system, which is the right answer for old gunite pools in the Western Cape. Our own crew:
- Drained and stripped the old gunite surface back
- Repaired the cracks in the shell
- Applied a full fibreglass lining across the floor, walls and steps
- Finished in a smooth, high-gloss blue gelcoat
Why fibreglass relining is the right call for a gunite pool
- Leak-proof: fibreglass forms a seamless, watertight shell over the old gunite
- Long lasting: 15 to 20 years of life with minimal maintenance
- Smooth and beautiful: a luxurious blue finish that is soft underfoot
- Cost-effective: far cheaper than demolishing and rebuilding a pool
- Fast: the whole conversion is done in a few days, not weeks
The result: a brand new 10x5m pool for R47,983
The finished pool is completely sealed, smooth and bright, with no cracks to chase and no annual repaint to budget for. The full project came to R47,983 and carries our 10 year guarantee. Another one completed, another happy client in Kuilsriver.
Gunite to fibreglass conversion: frequently asked questions
How much does a gunite to fibreglass conversion cost?
This 10m x 5m Kuilsriver gunite to fibreglass conversion came to R47,983 all inclusive. Our published 8m x 4m fibreglass reline benchmark is R54,000 to R60,000. Every pool is quoted in writing after a free on-site assessment, because shell condition and size both move the price.
Can you convert a gunite pool to fibreglass?
Yes, and it is usually the right answer for an old gunite shell. The surface is stripped and prepared, cracks are repaired, then a full fibreglass lining goes over floor, walls and steps. You keep the existing structure and get a new, sealed surface.
How long does a gunite to fibreglass conversion take?
A few days on site for a pool this size, plus filling time. Our 7m x 4m Durbanville conversion took 3 days and a 6m x 3m Table View reline took 2. See the full relining timeline for the day by day breakdown.
Is fibreglass relining better than painting a gunite pool?
For a cracked or leaking gunite pool, yes. Paint sits on the surface and needs redoing every season or two, while fibreglass forms a seamless watertight shell that lasts 15 to 20 years. Painting over a leaking gunite shell does not stop the leak.
How long does fibreglass relining last on a gunite pool?
15 to 20 years with minimal maintenance. This conversion carries our 10 year guarantee. Surface preparation is what decides that lifespan, which is why the strip and prep stage is never rushed.
Does a gunite to fibreglass conversion stop pool leaks?
Yes, when the cracks are properly repaired first. Fibreglass creates a seamless, watertight lining with no joints for water to escape through. If a shell is structurally moving, that is repaired before any lining goes on.
Got an old gunite pool in Kuilsriver? Convert it, don’t rebuild it
If your gunite pool is cracked, leaking, rough or stained, fibreglass relining gives you a new pool for a fraction of a rebuild. We work throughout Kuilsriver and the northern suburbs: Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Bellville, Durbanville, Parow and Goodwood. Read more about gunite pool relining with fibreglass, our Cape Town pool relining service, or pool repairs in Kuils River.
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