Is that crack or tear too big to be repaired? It is time to repair your swimming pool is a question the swimming pool contractors from Advanced Pools, Inc. in Memphis, TN hear all the time. There is sometimes a fine line between repair or replace. Sometimes it depends on whether it will cost you more to repair than to replace and if you repair, how long will it last?
Either during the swimming pool opening or when we are there for a scheduled cleaning or even if you’re concerned about an aspect of your pool or equipment, we can help you determine what the best course of action is.
There are some pool repairs that fall into a : “must do” category and others that fall into a “would be nice to do” category. We can help you determine which is which and work with you to get the repairs or replacement taken care of.
Is it time to repair your swimming pool?
Are there advantages to replacement versus repair? Yes and here are a few:
- Concrete. This building material can crack and some cracks can be patched while others require a complete remodel. Cracking of concrete can occur if you’re in an earthquake zone or from temperature fluctuations.
- Fiberglass is considered virtually indestructible. The color may fade because of the sun or pool chemicals.
- Vinyl can rip or tear. Small tears can be repaired, usually without draining the pool. Larger rips or tears may require pool draining or a complete liner replacement.
Other potential repairs
Pool equipment will require repair or replacement at some point. All equipment will wear out from use and also older equipment is more prone to breakdown. Older, outdated equipment isn’t as energy efficient as newer equipment.
How to decide: Repair or replace?
What is the useful life of the equipment you may need to repair or replace? What will the cost of the repair be versus the replacement cost? Also consider the cost of energy efficiency versus repairing the older equipment. We can help you determine the return on investment and let you know the cost of the repair before it’s made.
Even if we don’t clean your pool on a regular basis, you can call us for an annual inspection of the pool and its equipment before the season opens to assure everything is operating as it should.
