The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Pool Renovations: Transforming Your Investment

A swimming pool is more than just a place to swim; it’s an architectural feature, a hub for family memories, and a significant boost to your property value. However, even the most well-built pools eventually face the "20-year itch." Whether it’s shifting ground causing cracks, outdated plant room technology, or simply a style that feels stuck in the 1990s, there comes a time when a simple cleaning isn’t enough.

At Aqua Pro Pool & Spa Specialist Ltd, we’ve spent over 30 years revitalising pools across Ashbourne and Derbyshire. If you’re wondering whether to "patch and pray" or go for a full renovation, here is everything you need to know.

1. Energy Efficiency: The "Silent" Reason to Renovate

In today’s market, the most common reason for a renovation isn't just looks—it’s running costs. Older pools are notorious "energy hogs."

• Variable Speed Pumps: Older single-speed pumps run at 100% power all the time. Modern variable-speed pumps can be programmed to run at lower speeds for filtration, potentially cutting your electricity usage for the pool by up to 80%.

• LED Lighting: If you are still using old halogen bulbs, you’re burning money. Switching to LED not only offers a spectrum of colours to change the mood of your garden but also lasts significantly longer and uses a fraction of the power.

• Heat Pumps: If your heating system is struggling, moving to a modern air-source heat pump is one of the smartest financial moves a pool owner can make in the UK climate.

2. Structural Integrity & Aesthetics

The "face" of your pool—the liner and the coping—takes the most beating from UV rays and chemicals.

• Liner Replacements: A vinyl liner typically has a lifespan of 10 to 12 years. Beyond that, the material becomes brittle. A renovation allows you to choose from modern, reinforced membranes that feel premium and offer much higher UV resistance.

• Coping & Paving: Often, the pool shell is fine, but the "surround" is failing. Loose coping stones aren't just ugly; they are a trip hazard. We specialise in relaying and upgrading stonework to seamlessly integrate your pool with your landscaping.

3. Smart Pool Automation

Why spend your weekend testing chemicals and turning valves? A major trend in pool renovations is Automation. During a plant room refurbishment, we can install systems that allow you to control your pool’s temperature, lighting, and filtration cycles directly from your smartphone.

4. When is the Best Time to Renovate?

In the UK, the "Golden Window" for pool renovations is Autumn and Winter. By starting your project when the swimming season ends, you ensure that:

1. Your garden has time to recover before summer.

2. You don't lose any precious "swim days" during the warm months.

3. Your pool is "Grand Opening" ready the moment the first heatwave hits.

Expert Insight: "A renovation is often the perfect time to leak-test your underground pipework. There is no point putting a beautiful new liner in a pool if the pipes behind the walls are losing 2 inches of water a day. We provide a comprehensive check to ensure your pool is watertight from the ground up."

Let’s Modernise Your Pool

Renovating a pool is a complex engineering task that requires a specialist touch. With 30 years of hands-on experience, the team at Aqua Pro Pool & Spa Specialist Ltd ensures your project is completed with precision, care, and a focus on long-term durability.

Ready to start your transformation? We’d love to hear about your vision and provide a professional assessment.

• Give us a call: 01335 470230

• Send us an email: richard@aquapropools.co.uk

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