Updated October 2026
Loftus sits on the plateau between the highway and the Royal National Park, full of solid 60s to 80s family homes, and a healthy share of them got a backyard pool during the great pebblecrete era. Those pools are now forty to sixty years old. The shells were built to last and mostly have, but the interiors are another story, rough enough to graze feet, faded to patchwork and stained by decades of bushland leaf litter.
A quick note on who we are. We are a referral service, not a pool company. We connect you with experienced local pool renovators who service Loftus and the 2232 area.
Common pool renovation jobs in Loftus
Stripping back and pool resurfacing tired pebblecrete is the staple job, usually with fresh waterline tiles because the originals date the pool instantly. Where the budget is tighter, pool painting gives a sound shell a few more presentable years. Equipment from past decades is a money pit, so equipment upgrades to a variable speed pump and modern chlorinator are almost standard. Being on the park's edge, pools here also green up quickly when neglected, and green pool recovery is a regular first call.
What it costs
For a classic Loftus pebblecrete pool, a repaint is the entry-level option, a full resurface costs more and lasts far longer, and adding tiles, coping and equipment builds from there. Numbers depend on size and condition, so treat them as guide pricing only and use our pool renovation cost guide as your starting point.
Selling your home?
Original-owner homes in Loftus come to market regularly. When selling in NSW, the contract must include a certificate of compliance, a relevant occupation certificate, or a certificate of non-compliance. Fencing from the 70s rarely complies as-is, so sorting barriers during the renovation beats scrambling before settlement. See pool compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Is fifty-year-old pebblecrete worth resurfacing or should the pool go?
Most old concrete shells in Loftus are structurally fine. Resurfacing costs a fraction of removal or replacement and gives you a near-new pool.
Why does my pool stain brown every autumn?
Leaf litter from surrounding bush releases tannins that stain porous old surfaces. A new, denser finish resists it, and a cover helps.
Can the pool stay empty while I decide?
Not for long. Concrete pools can move or crack if left drained, especially after rain. Get advice before emptying one.
Nearby, we also cover Yarrawarrah and Woronora Heights.