Modern geometricClean lines & gathering spaceRaised spas, broad steps, crisp coping and uncluttered decks.
The transformation
See how completely the right renovation can change a pool.
Drag the handle to compare the starting point with the finished space. Surface, waterline, coping and deck work together to make the pool feel new again.
BeforeAfter
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Built in more than one style
Start with how you want the backyard to feel.
Modern geometry, natural stone, compact courtyards or a spa-centered retreat—Chris brings the finish, water and hardscape into one plan.
Natural stoneWarm, resort-like finishesTravertine, textured coping and water moving over stone.
Courtyard retreatMaximum experience, tighter footprintPool, spa and outdoor room planned as one private space.
Water-feature focusSpa, spillways & movementMake the view and sound of water the center of the yard.
Every service, one accountable team
- Full pool renovation
- Plaster & quartz resurfacing
- Vinyl-liner replacement
- Waterline tile
- Coping
- Crack & shell repair
- Raised spas & spillways
- Waterfalls
- Tanning ledges & steps
- Color lighting
- Pumps, heaters & automation
- Travertine, pavers & decks
- New-pool planning
- Outdoor living
- Bathroom remodeling
Have a particular style in mind?Show us your yard and Chris will help shape the right combination.
Plan it on my yardReal projects · Pools of Dreams
The work is the proof.
Start with what Pools of Dreams can build, then look closely at the finished details. These are real projects—the pools, craftsmanship and outdoor spaces around them.
Photographed on completed projects“Chris did a fabulous job restoring our pool & completely rebuilding the backfill & concrete. It looks brand new and we cannot even see the crack in the fiberglass.”
“Workmen, especially Rusty were very well versed in their trade. The outcome has been truly a ‘Pool of Dreams.’ This is a team you can trust!”
“I had very little knowledge about the project but all the crews were patient with me and answered my questions. They were a pleasure to work with.”
“The owner was not only genuinely kind & thorough, so were the other 3 gentlemen who worked on the job! Highly recommend.”
“They were on time, quick, and efficient.”
“Very good communication and reasonable price. Thank you!”
One crew, every part of the transformation.
Choose a capability to jump straight to related project proof or see the change up close.
Complete pool renovationFinish, coping, waterline and deck planned together.See the project ↓
Resurfacing & finishesPlaster, quartz, tile, coping and shell repair.Compare before & after →
Spas & water featuresRaised spas, spillways, waterfalls and lighting.See the project ↓
Pavers & pool decksTravertine, pavers, coping and gathering space.See the detail ↓
Outdoor livingPool, spa, deck and outdoor room as one space.See the project ↓
Liners, repairs & equipmentVinyl liners, structural repairs, pumps and automation.Explore every service →
- Raised spa
- Spillway
- Modern coping
- Full deck
- Travertine
- Twin spillways
- Integrated spa
- Outdoor room
Ready to plan the right combination for your pool?Show Chris the starting point. He’ll help turn the possibilities into a clear scope.
Plan my renovationA second renovation specialty
The same standard, brought indoors.
Pools are the signature work. For homeowners improving more than the backyard, Chris also plans complete bathroom remodels—with durable surfaces, a written scope and one accountable team from demolition through fixtures.
Why it belongs hereOne renovation partner for the spaces your family uses every day.
SurfacesTile, stone & quartzCoordinated floors, walls, showers and vanity tops.
FunctionLayout & fixturesShowers, vanities, plumbing and storage planned as one room.
What it costs
Know what your budget can build.
These are typical project paths around Lake Norman, organized by the work included. Your proposal then turns your own measurements, finishes and priorities into a clear line-item scope.
Resurface
$10,000 – $16,000
Typical 12 × 28 to 16 × 32 pool
- Full chip-out of the old plaster
- Crack and hollow-spot repair
- New plaster or quartz finish
- Acid wash, fill and water balance
- 30 days of start-up care
Most common
Resurface + edges
$16,000 – $30,000
Everything above, plus the parts you touch
- New waterline tile
- New coping — bullnose or cantilever
- Skimmer and return fittings
- Light niche and trim
- 30 days of start-up care
The whole backyard
$30,000 – $60,000+
When the deck and equipment go too
- Travertine or paver decking
- Raised spa, spillway or sheer descent
- Pump, filter, heater, automation
- Easy-entry steps or a tanning ledge
- 30 days of start-up care
$120 – $150per linear foot — coping
$45 – $80per linear foot — waterline tile
$18 – $32per sq ft — travertine deck
$0for the walkthrough and the quote
Every proposal identifies the preparation method—not just the visible finish. For resurfacing, that means knowing whether the scope includes a full chip-out or bonds new material over the old surface.
The Pools of Dreams standard
Built to be the contractor you recommend afterward.
Good craftsmanship matters. So does the way the job is run. Pools of Dreams pairs the finished work with a written plan, property protection and hands-on start-up care.
A written plan before work begins
Your scope, milestone payments and expected schedule are clear up front, followed by a check-in every week the crew is on site.
Your whole property is part of the job
Track mats protect the lawn and plywood protects the driveway lip. The contract also makes Pools of Dreams responsible for putting back anything the crew damages.
We stay through the first month
New plaster needs careful brushing and water chemistry. Pools of Dreams returns weekly for four weeks, protects the finish and teaches you how to care for it.
Your renovation studio
Renew the essentials. Then make the pool yours.
See repairs restore the foundation, then layer in the features Pools of Dreams installs on real projects.
Try it in three quick steps.Diagnose the pool, renew the essentials, then personalize the finished space.
Interactive renovation planTap a numbered marker
1 · Diagnose2 · Renew3 · Personalize
Start here
Choose a trouble spot
Match a repair button to the numbered pointer attached to the exact trouble spot.
The essentials are renewed. What would make it yours?
Plan my renovation →Nothing here changes your estimate.
Built, not imaginedThe ideas in the studio come from features we’ve already delivered.Explore the finished projects ↑
How it goes
A clear plan from first walkthrough to first swim.
A resurface with new tile and coping is usually three to four weeks on site. Here is the work in order, with the milestones you can expect along the way.
1Day 0 · free
Walkthrough & measure
We stand in your backyard, measure the shell and the linear feet, and tell you what it needs — not what we'd like to sell.
2Within 48 hrs
Line-item proposal
Every item priced separately, with a clear scope, a milestone payment schedule and a warranty. Review and sign online.
3Week 1
Drain & chip out
Mats and plywood down first. Old plaster comes off, cracks and hollow spots get repaired, tile and coping come off if they're in scope.
4Weeks 2–3
Tile, coping, finish
New waterline tile and coping set and cured, then the plaster or quartz goes on. Acid wash, then we fill straight away.
5Weeks 3–7
Start-up & pool school
We balance the water, set the brushing schedule and come back weekly for a month. By the end you know how to run it.