Swimming pools on the Costa Blanca, from new finishes to complete rebuilds, fully managed

A swimming pool is often the reason people choose a villa on the Costa Blanca, and also one of the first things that shows its age. Common issues include water loss, hollow or loose tiles, rough or stained finishes, cracked copings, noisy pumps and filtration that was never sized properly. A renovation can be as simple as new finishes and equipment, or as involved as reshaping the pool with an overflow edge towards the sea. CostaVeyra manages either as part of the wider property.

Diagnosing the pool first

The right scope depends on what is happening behind the tiles. Before a refurbishment is designed or budgeted, we establish:

• Whether it leaks, and where. Water loss can come from the shell, the skimmers, return fittings or buried pipework. Leak detection avoids paying for new finishes over an unresolved problem.
• The condition of the shell. Concrete or gunite shells built well can last for a very long time; cracks, movement or poor original work change the picture.
• The equipment. Pumps, filters and pipework may be undersized or inefficient. Variable-speed pumps, salt chlorination and heat pumps can make the pool easier and cheaper to run.
• The surroundings. Copings, the deck and drainage around the pool often need attention at the same time, especially where autumn rain episodes push water towards the pool.

Design choices

Finishes are where much of the character comes from. Glass mosaic is durable and traditional; large-format porcelain and microcement give a more contemporary look; liners are a practical option for some refurbishments. Coping stones should be non-slip and stay comfortable underfoot in strong sun.

Larger changes, such as adding an overflow edge, a beach entry, a spa area or wider steps, are best designed together with the terrace and garden. Our page on outdoor living covers terraces, pergolas, outdoor kitchens and landscaping, and our article on renovating a swimming pool on the Costa Blanca explains the process in more detail.

Permits, timing and budget

Refurbishing finishes and equipment is generally treated as minor works. New pools, and in many municipalities significant enlargements, normally require a licencia de obra mayor with a technical project, which commonly takes several months. On plots near the shore, the Ley de Costas protection easement can restrict works, so we check early.

The budget sets out scope, materials, equipment models and payment milestones before works start, and the contractual set-up is explained in writing during project definition.

How CostaVeyra manages your swimming pool

We diagnose the pool, define the scope, design and budget with you, coordinate the pool specialists, equipment installers, landscape designer and, where needed, the architect, monitor progress on site, report to you with photos and video, and hand over the pool commissioned and ready to use.

Our speciality is complete property renovations, so the pool is usually one part of a wider, fully managed project that includes the terraces and garden around it. See our approach to villa renovation on the Costa Blanca.