Another gunite pool sorted in Durbanville. This 6m x 3m family pool was an old gunite pool that had reached the end of its life: cracked, stained, rough underfoot and losing water every single day. The owners had already tried painting it more than once and the leaks kept coming back. We converted it to fibreglass in under a week for R26,900 all inclusive.
The problem: a cracked, leaking gunite pool losing water daily
This is the classic gunite story we see across the northern suburbs. The shell itself was still sound, but the surface had gone: hairline cracks had spread into proper leaks, the finish was rough on the feet, and the staining had set in so deep that no amount of scrubbing or acid washing was lifting it. The water had gone green because the owners had stopped fighting a losing battle.
Painting was no longer working. Paint sits on top of the surface, so it never seals a crack that is actively letting water out. The client was facing either another repaint every season or a full rebuild.
Our solution: a full gunite to fibreglass conversion
Instead of rebuilding, we relined the existing shell with our premium fibreglass system. You keep the structure you already paid for and get a brand new, fully sealed surface over the top of it. Our own crew did the work in four stages:
- Drained the pool and cleaned it out completely
- Ground the old gunite surface back and repaired every crack and leak point
- Applied the new premium fibreglass lining across the floor, walls and steps: smooth, non-porous and fully waterproof
- Finished it in a non-slip blue coat that is soft underfoot and built to last
Why a gunite to fibreglass conversion beats another repaint
- It actually stops the leaks: fibreglass forms one seamless watertight shell with no joints for water to escape through
- It lasts: 20 years and more, where paint needs redoing every season or two
- It is smooth: no more rough gunite scraping feet and costumes
- It is easy to clean: the non-porous surface gives algae nothing to grip onto
- It costs a fraction of a rebuild: you keep the existing shell and structure
- It is quick: 2 to 3 days of installation, not weeks of building work
The result: a brand new 6x3m pool for R26,900
The finished pool is completely leak-free, bright and smooth, with no cracks to chase and no annual repaint to budget for. The full project came to R26,900 all inclusive and carries our 10 year guarantee.
Absolutely thrilled with the transformation. The team was professional, neat, and transformed our pool in just days. It now looks amazing and we are swimming every day.
Happy client, Durbanville
How much does a gunite to fibreglass conversion cost in Durbanville?
This 6m x 3m pool came to R26,900 all inclusive. Here is what the other common sizes run:
- 5m x 3m gunite to fibreglass: from R24,900
- 6m x 3m gunite to fibreglass: from R26,900 (this project)
- 7m x 4m gunite to fibreglass: from R29,000 to R32,000
- 8m x 4m gunite to fibreglass: from R34,000
Every price includes labour, materials, crack repair and the 10 year guarantee. Every pool is quoted in writing after a free on-site assessment, because shell condition and size both move the final number.
Gunite to fibreglass in Durbanville: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to convert a gunite pool to fibreglass in Durbanville?
This 6m x 3m Durbanville conversion came to R26,900 all inclusive. A 5×3 starts around R24,900 and a 7×4 runs R29,000 to R32,000. The price covers labour, materials, crack repair and the 10 year guarantee, and we quote in writing after a free assessment on site.
How long does a gunite to fibreglass conversion take?
2 to 3 days of installation for a pool this size, plus filling time. Our 7m x 4m Durbanville conversion took 3 days. Weather and the condition of the old shell decide whether it runs to the shorter or longer end.
Will a fibreglass lining stop my gunite pool from leaking?
Yes, provided the cracks are properly repaired first. That is why we never rush the grinding and crack repair stage. The fibreglass then forms a seamless watertight lining with no joints, so there is nowhere for water to escape.
Is fibreglass relining better than painting a gunite pool?
For a cracked or leaking gunite pool, yes, and it is not close. Paint sits on the surface and needs redoing every season or two, and it cannot seal a crack that is actively leaking. Fibreglass creates a sealed shell that lasts 20 years and more.
How long does a fibreglass lining last on a gunite pool?
20 years and more with basic maintenance. This conversion carries our 10 year guarantee. Surface preparation is what decides that lifespan, which is exactly why the strip, grind and crack repair stage is never rushed.
Do you work in other parts of the northern suburbs?
Yes. We cover all of Durbanville, Bellville, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Plattekloof and the surrounding northern suburbs, and we work right across Cape Town.
Got an old gunite pool in Durbanville? Convert it, don’t rebuild it
If your pool is cracked, leaking, stained or rough underfoot, a gunite to fibreglass conversion is the lifetime fix. You keep the shell, you get a brand new sealed surface, and you stop paying for repaints that never last.
We serve all of Durbanville, Bellville, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Plattekloof and the wider northern suburbs. See our other Durbanville work: the 7x4m gunite to fibreglass conversion and the 8x4m fibreglass reline. You can also read more about gunite pool relining with fibreglass or our Cape Town pool relining service.
Call / WhatsApp your pool photo + size for an instant price: 069 955 1310
Email: info@gibbspools.co.za
Visit: 5 Okavango Rd, Brackenfell Central, Cape Town
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