Thread: 60's Pool Renovation - Time for a Change

My wife and I decided last fall that this year would be the time to update our 50 year old pool. The liner was on it's last legs. It's one of the early steel wall & vinyl liner pools. Other than the occasional new liner this one has been untouched since new. I found the original brochure. The quote was hand scribbled between pics on the inside. $7,000 all in. What happened to those prices??

Instead of telling you what the plan is I thought I would reveal it in stages as it happens so those interested can follow along. I'll post pics of the work as it progresses. Our first decision was to keep the shape as it is. We really like the retro look of it. The angular shape compliments the squared off retaining walls and other landscape features.

Hope you find the process interesting.

Today was day one. Peel off the cover, drain, inspect and start removing the old decking (cement squares - very heavy). Interesting growth revealed but no unfortunate furry woodland creatures. Steel walls are in great shape. Contractor says this was a first class installation at the time. Likely no repair required.