Just received bad news about my pool. First the humorous part. While closing, I forgot to close the valves and inadvertently drained the pool. Gulp. 27k gallons of water gone overnight. But, since it was empty, I took the time to walk around and look at things normally underwater. The walls had a brocaded look to them which I don't think pool walls should have and there was a rust spot that appeared about mid summer that I was concerned about & knew it would have to be dealt with. Calling around to pool repair services, the first guy asked for photos. I sent attached photos to him. When he returned my call, it was not good news. He says the plaster finish is gone exposing the gunite. The rust spot is exposing the re-bar.
Now for the really fun part. To replace the plaster he said the gunite has to be removed, new gunite applied & finally, the new plaster. Approximate cost: $19000. Ouch.
He says plastering is an art. He doesn't do it, subs it out.
The next is to paint the sides, which he doesn't do because of the possibility of failure & he doesn't want the liability. He said there are 3 levels of paint. The one he recommends is $300.00 a gallon & our pool would most likely use 8 gallons. Approximate cost: $2400. + labor. He says the paint can last a long time (10-15 years) if the gunite is not totally compromised.
I am definitely leaning towards the paint or turning it into a giant greenhouse.
I have attached the photos.
Also, I asked him if I needed to get all the chem levels correct before closing since it is new water. He said no, just make sure the PH is good/7.5/7.6.
Your comments, ideas, suggestions, condolences, please.
Pool background: Built in 1995. 17x35. 27k gal. Hayward sand filter.
Now for the really fun part. To replace the plaster he said the gunite has to be removed, new gunite applied & finally, the new plaster. Approximate cost: $19000. Ouch.
He says plastering is an art. He doesn't do it, subs it out.
The next is to paint the sides, which he doesn't do because of the possibility of failure & he doesn't want the liability. He said there are 3 levels of paint. The one he recommends is $300.00 a gallon & our pool would most likely use 8 gallons. Approximate cost: $2400. + labor. He says the paint can last a long time (10-15 years) if the gunite is not totally compromised.
I am definitely leaning towards the paint or turning it into a giant greenhouse.
I have attached the photos.
Also, I asked him if I needed to get all the chem levels correct before closing since it is new water. He said no, just make sure the PH is good/7.5/7.6.
Your comments, ideas, suggestions, condolences, please.
Pool background: Built in 1995. 17x35. 27k gal. Hayward sand filter.
