Something wrong with your pool? Let's figure it out.
Black spot, stains, leaks, rough surfaces, peeling paint — we've seen every Adelaide pool problem in 30+ years of surface-preparation work. These guides explain what's going on, what you can try yourself, and when it's time for a proper fix.
Why trust our advice?
- 30+ years of coatings and surface-prep across Adelaide
- Near-zero defect rate on every resurfacing project
- We stopped painting pools — we only recommend what lasts
- Rain-proof work structures so we never rush a job
Six common Adelaide pool problems
Click into any of these for honest, plain-English explanations of causes, DIY treatments, limitations and the permanent fix.
Most pool problems have the same root cause
Here's something we've learned after three decades of fixing pools: black spot, rough pebblecrete, peeling gelcoat and chronic stains are often the symptoms, not the disease. The disease is a surface that has reached the end of its life.
The original coating, render or gelcoat eventually breaks down. When it does, it gets porous, then rough, then a good home for algae. Chemicals still work for a while, but they're fighting a losing battle against a surface that's actively harbouring the problem.
This is why we kept getting callbacks when we offered pool painting — we were covering up the symptom for $8,000 and the underlying surface kept failing. These days we only offer full resurfacing, and the defect rate dropped to near zero.
If you've had the same problem come back two or three times, the surface is probably telling you something. Use the pool condition checker to see where your pool sits, or read the individual guides above for your specific problem.
Not sure which problem you have?
Book a free on-site assessment anywhere in greater Adelaide. We'll tell you exactly what's wrong and give you options — no sales pressure, no obligation.