These are the questions we get asked every week, so we wrote the straight answers down. Backed by 10 years of Kansas City pool experience, we cover what resurfacing really costs, whether a cracked pool can be saved, why the deck and the pool belong in one project, how long ecoFINISH® actually lasts, and what to ask before you hire anyone. No jargon, no pressure, just what we would tell a neighbor.
Planning your project
A new pool ringed by a tired deck looks like exactly that, and that is the smallest reason to do both at once. The expansion joint, the buried plumbing, and the cost of opening the same ground twice are the real ones.
By Chris Oswalt, President of Probuilt Renovations
September 23, 2026
Choosing a finish
A straight read on the premium: the three things you actually notice once the pool is full, which pools can take the coating, and the one situation where we tell people to wait.
By Chris Oswalt
September 23, 2026
Repair or replace
Most people jump straight to a teardown number. Here is how we actually find a hidden leak, when a repair beats a replacement, and why pool paint is the most common money pit we see.
By Chris Oswalt
September 23, 2026
Choosing a contractor
The finish is the quick part. The week before it decides how long it lasts. What that week involves on gunite and on fiberglass, and how to spot a crew that skipped it.
By Chris Oswalt
September 23, 2026
Choosing a finish
We break down the manufacturer's longevity claims, what the 10-year warranty actually covers, and what you can honestly expect from a properly installed ecoFINISH® coating on your pool.
By Chris Oswalt
June 30, 2026
Cost and value
Honest local price ranges for the most common resurfacing options, plus the cost-over-time picture so there are no surprises when you start getting quotes.
By Chris Oswalt
June 30, 2026
Is it time?
Rough texture, staining, chalky residue, visible cracks, and unexplained water loss are the five clearest signals. We walk through each one so you can make an honest assessment.
By Chris Oswalt
June 30, 2026
Choosing a contractor
The finish goes on in a day, but the prep work takes a week, and that is where most jobs go wrong. Here are the questions to ask before you hire anyone, and why a local warranty matters.
By Chris Oswalt
June 30, 2026
Is it time?
Water loss happens, but not every drop is a leak. We walk through the simple bucket test and the real signs of a structural problem so you can diagnose it calmly before calling anyone.
By Chris Oswalt
June 30, 2026
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