Upgrades & repairs for hotels and villas
Pebble Pools upgrades and repairs existing pools, pump rooms, water features and other wet structures for villas, hotels and resorts in Phuket and across Thailand. We work as one contractor and start with an inspection.
Send photos → discuss the work → site assessment if needed → quotation
One contractor, starting with an inspection
We act as one contractor for your pool shell, waterproofing, PebbleCrete or tiled finishes, surround, water features and pump room. Every job starts with an on-site inspection. We check the structure and equipment, confirm whether the pool must be drained and agree the programme for the individual project. We take projects anywhere in Thailand.
Pool stays in use
Some upgrades can be done with the pool in use or the water lowered. These include waterline tile cleaning, coping replacement on many skimmer pools, salt water and smart controls in the pump room, and some lighting work: lamp replacement, app-controlled lighting, and overhead projection onto the water.
Fibre-optic lighting is different from LEDs: light from a source outside the pool is carried through fibres to many points in the steps, floor or walls, so it is always installed in a drained pool. The inspection confirms what is possible for your pool and how the water is protected.
Waterline tile cleaning
The waterline band forms not just from hard water evaporation, but from body oils and sunscreen, dust, calcium and iron baking together in the tropical sun into a very hard crust. We identify the deposit, test a small area first and, where the tile and grout are sound, clean the waterline with the water lowered rather than draining the pool.Coping replacement
Cracked, hollow or stained coping spoils the look of a pool and leaves rough edges underfoot. We replace worn edges with stone, porcelain, cast PebbleCrete coping or factory-made bullnose coping profiles.Pool lighting & projection
Good lighting changes how a pool looks after dark and keeps the steps easy to see. We replace lamps and fit app-controlled pool lighting and projection. We also replace leaking or protruding old lights with slim surface-mounted fittings, and install fibre optics in drained pools.Salt water & smart pools
Converting to salt water and linking your pump room to a phone app makes a pool simpler to manage. Most of the work happens in the pump room.Drained works
Work inside the pool shell is done dry, so adhesives, grouts, renders and waterproofing can bond. This covers regrouting and tile repair (including re-lining and tiling old fibreglass pools), new steps and shallow ledges, remodelling, fibre-optic lighting and deep renovation, where the pool is stripped back to the shell and renewed in PebbleCrete or with new tiles. Hidden problems may only appear once work starts, so repairs can go in stages. Draining in the wet season or where groundwater is high needs assessment. When draining is needed, we can combine upgrades into one planned shutdown.
Regrouting & tile repair
Missing grout and loose mosaic tiles trap dirt, leave sharp edges and let water reach the render beneath. We drain the pool to regrout tilework, replace broken tiles and re-line or tile worn fibreglass pools.Deep renovation & resurfacing
When the tiles, render or an old finish fail across a pool, patching tends to move the problem around. We strip the pool back to the shell, removing the old tiles, render and every added layer. Then we renew it in PebbleCrete or with new tiles.Pool steps & anti-slip
Steep ladders, missing handrails and smooth or worn entries make a pool awkward for guests. We plan how people get in and out, build concrete steps and shallow ledges in PebbleCrete, fit handrails and apply anti-slip coatings.Pool remodelling
If an older pool no longer suits your villa or resort, we can remodel the existing concrete shell, layout and circulation without demolishing everything.Waterproofing
Waterproofing is one of our main areas of work. We trace and repair pool leaks using water-level checks with the pump on and off and pipework pressure tests, though we cannot promise to find every leak and some leaks only appear once the structure is opened. We also waterproof roofs, terraces, balconies and slabs; basements, pits and pump rooms below ground, where water pushes in from outside; and concrete water tanks, balance tanks and ponds. We choose the type of system for each structure after inspection.
Leak repair & waterproofing
A leaking pool wastes water, washes away treatment and can undermine the terraces around it. We trace and repair leaks in pools, overflows, balance tanks and buried pipework, then waterproof the shell where it needs it.Roof & terrace waterproofing
Water that gets through a roof, terrace or balcony shows up as stains, peeling paint and damp in the rooms below. Pebble Pools waterproofs roofs, terraces, balconies and slabs for villas, hotels and resorts in Phuket and across Thailand.Basement & pit waterproofing
Rooms below ground take water from the soil around them. Pebble Pools waterproofs basements, pits, pump rooms and other rooms below ground for villas, hotels and resorts in Phuket and across Thailand. When the outside cannot be reached, we work from the inside.Tank & pond waterproofing
Tanks and ponds hold water all the time, so a small crack soon becomes a steady loss. Pebble Pools waterproofs concrete water tanks, balance and surge tanks, ponds and water features in Phuket and across Thailand.Pool systems & design
We design and build pools ourselves with any finish, whether tile, stone or PebbleCrete: the concept, sketches, 3D views and colour renders, and equipment sizing. This includes pools on upper floors and rooftops, cantilevered pools, and lightweight and precast structures and elements. Engineering decisions are made with you and your engineer — or, if you don't have one, with our partner engineer. In the pump room we replace and simplify equipment, rebuild flooded pump rooms, fit heat pumps and chillers, and filter incoming water. Never enter a flooded pump room while the power is on. Plant moved above water level needs hydraulics designed for the height. Electrical work, including isolation, earthing and earth-leakage checks, is carried out by a licensed electrician agreed with you. For builders, we prepare the pool hydraulics and assemble the pump room.
Pool design & build
We design and build new pools turnkey for villas, hotels and resorts in Phuket and across Thailand. We can build the pool ourselves or prepare the design and support your builder with pipework installation and acceptance testing.Upper-floor & precast pools
A pool on a roof, a terrace or an upper floor, or one that reaches out beyond its support, starts with structure and weight. Pebble Pools designs and builds these pools in Phuket and across Thailand, and makes lightweight and precast elements for them.Pump rooms & equipment
Pebble Pools upgrades, simplifies and rebuilds pool pump rooms for villas and hotels in Phuket and across Thailand. We replace failing equipment, raise underground plant and protect systems against flooding.Incoming water filtration
Pebble Pools installs incoming water filtration and lines water storage tanks for villas and hotels in Phuket. We remove iron and manganese before raw supply water stains your pool finish or domestic fittings.Pool climate control
Warm in the rains, cool in the heat. Your pool at the temperature you choose, all year round.Jacuzzis, spas & cold plunges
Pebble Pools builds and rebuilds pool jacuzzis, air massage zones and temperature-controlled plunge pools for villas, hotels and spas in Phuket. We handle the shell, insulation, jets, chillers, heat pumps and PebbleCrete finish.Pool hydraulics for builders
Pebble Pools works with developers and builders of private pools in Phuket and across Thailand. We design the hydraulic system, cast pipework in under pressure, test finished shells and commission the pump room.Water features
We design and build overflow lagoon pools and shallow beach entries and Baja shelves (standing or tanning ledges), natural pools and concrete ponds (including converting a pond into a pool or a chlorine pool into a natural pool, and the reverse), waterfalls of any kind (natural stone, lit waterfalls, water curtains and cascades) with realistic artificial garden rocks and boulders, splash pads, standalone outdoor showers of many designs, and built-in sunken seating and swim-up bars. We also build aquariums and seafood holding systems for restaurants and hotels.
Waterfalls, ponds & lagoons
Pebble Pools builds and restores waterfalls, cascades, modern glass water features, reflecting ponds and beach-entry lagoon pools for villas and resorts in Phuket. We handle the structure, waterproofing, filtration and PebbleCrete finishes.Lagoon pools & beach entries
A shallow entrance changes how a pool is used: people sit, lie and play in the water rather than at its edge. We design and build lagoon pools and beach entries for villas and resorts in Phuket and across Thailand.Natural pools & ponds
We design and build natural, plant-filtered pools and koi or reflecting ponds for villas, resorts and gardens in Phuket and across Thailand. We can also convert an existing pool or pond, as long as the base is concrete.Aquariums & seafood tanks
Pebble Pools builds custom aquariums and seafood holding systems for restaurants, hotels and villas in Phuket and across Thailand. It is a new direction for us, drawing on long personal experience with aquariums within our team.Splash pads & outdoor showers
Pebble Pools builds colourful splash pads and outdoor showers for hotels, resorts and villas in Phuket and across Thailand. We finish wet play floors and showers in PebbleCrete to match the pool surround.Pool seating, lounges & decks
Pebble Pools builds and finishes built-in pool seating, shallow ledges, in-water loungers, tables, swim-up bars and sunken seating for hotels and villas in Phuket. We also finish surrounding terraces, walkways and planters in matching PebbleCrete.Acrylic & glass pool walls
Pebble Pools builds transparent pool walls and windows for villas and hotels in Phuket and across Thailand. We work with specialist manufacturers and with a licensed structural engineer who is our partner.Path & terrace coatings
Pebble Pools applies flexible acrylic coatings of the kind used on sports courts to paths, terraces and areas around pools in Phuket and across Thailand. It is a way to renew a worn surface without breaking it out.Bars, kitchens & steam rooms
Yes. We apply PebbleCrete to bar counters, bar floors and ceilings, indoor and outdoor kitchens, bathroom floors and vanity tops, shower panels and steam-room seats. Pebble Pools is a separate company and a dealer and applicator of PebbleCrete materials in Phuket and across Thailand.Care & service
Owners who build a fine pool often forget it must be run and cleaned properly to stay that way. Regular servicing, water-test logs, photo reports in a messaging group for owners abroad, and smart systems that show the pool's status on your phone keep the pool in order. When restarting or repairing an older pool — especially where its history is unknown — not every hidden problem can be found at once, so restarts and repairs can go in stages. We also clean, wash and recoat wooden and composite decking around pools.
Pool care contracts
Pebble Pools provides scheduled pool care for private villas, villa managers, hotels and resorts in Phuket. Because we renovate pools and pump rooms, our team looks after your finish, grout and plant as well as water clarity.Pool mothballing while away
Pebble Pools looks after pools in Phuket and across Thailand while their owners are away. We can drain and conserve the pool, or keep it running at low effort. We decide the approach with you for each pool.Pool deck care
Sun, rain, pool water and sunscreen wear down a wooden or composite deck. Pebble Pools cleans, washes and recoats decking around pools at villas, hotels and resorts in Phuket and across Thailand.Pool restart after idle
When a villa stands empty or a hotel pool closes, the finish, water and plant can deteriorate without anyone noticing. Pebble Pools checks, cleans, refills and restarts the pool so it returns to use in good order.Pool inspection and report
We visit your pool, inspect it closely and send you a written report with photos and our recommendations in order of priority. The report is yours to use with any contractor.What to send us
For a first discussion and a quotation, send us:
- Photos of the pool, surround, water features, pump room or the area to be waterproofed
- The villa, hotel or resort location in Phuket or elsewhere in Thailand
- The approximate pool dimensions and whether it uses skimmers or an overflow
- A short note on what you want changed, fixed or upgraded
Further reading
Articles on the site of PebbleCrete, the manufacturer of the finish we apply.
Guides on this topic
Questions we are asked
How do we start a project with Pebble Pools?
Send us photos, your location, the pool size and what you want changed. We review your information, inspect on site and provide a clear quotation.
Can the pool stay open during the work?
Waterline tile cleaning, coping replacement on many skimmer pools, pump room work, lamp replacement, app-controlled lighting and projection can often be done with the pool in use or the water lowered. Fibre-optic lighting, underwater tile repairs, new steps, deep renovation and internal waterproofing need a drained pool.
How do you handle upgrades for hotels in season?
In busy periods we prioritise work that keeps the pool open and agree site access and noise with your engineering team. Drained works are planned for quieter booking windows.
Tell us where the pool is and what you want changed.
Send photos → discuss the work → site assessment if needed → quotation
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