Pool Remodeling, Plaster & Tile in Murrieta & Temecula

Southwest Riverside County pools age under hard water, triple-digit summers, and constant UV. Over time, plaster chalks or stains, waterline tile loosens or scales, coping chips, artificial rock fades, and equipment on the pad no longer matches how you use the pool. A thoughtful remodel restores clarity, safety, and curb appeal without the disruption—or cost—of digging a brand-new pool.

Rivera Pool Care helps homeowners remodel and refresh existing residential pools across Murrieta, Temecula, Winchester, Lake Elsinore, and Canyon Lake. Our remodeling work centers on plastering and resurfacing, tile renovation, coping updates, artificial pool rocks, pool rock painting, and equipment replacement when it belongs in the remodel plan. We clean and remodel pools that are already in the ground; we do not build new pools from scratch.

Work is performed under California Contractor License CSLB #1053279 (C-35 Lathing & Plastering). Every project starts with an on-site inspection, a clear written scope, and plain-language options so you know what Rivera Pool Care will handle on your remodel. For certain plaster, coping, and tile scopes we may coordinate with our partner at Rivera Pools Riverside while keeping Rivera Pool Care’s identity, phone, and address distinct—your estimate always names who is doing what.

Our Pool Remodel Process

A phased approach from inspection through water startup so surface work, tile, rocks, and equipment upgrades stay coordinated.

1. On-Site Inspection & Remodel Scope: We walk the pool shell, waterline tile, coping, rock features, and equipment pad. We note plaster condition, hollow spots, tile failure, coping cracks, faded rock, and equipment that should be replaced as part of the remodel—not as an afterthought. (Surface and shell condition notes, Tile, coping, and rock assessment, Equipment pad upgrade recommendations)
2. Prep: Drain, Protect & Surface Ready: When the scope requires it, we plan a controlled drain, protect decking and landscaping, chip or prepare failing plaster or tile as needed, and stage materials so the work area stays orderly and the shell is ready for new finish or tile. (Controlled drain plan when required, Deck and landscape protection, Surface prep for plaster, tile, or rock work)
3. Surface, Tile, Rock & Equipment Work: Depending on your approved scope, we execute plaster or resurfacing, tile renovation, coping updates, artificial rock installation or repair, pool rock painting, and equipment replacement that belongs with the remodel—pumps, filters, heaters, or salt systems when they are part of the plan. (Agreed surface and tile work completed, Rock features refreshed or installed, Pad equipment upgrades tied to the remodel)
4. Water Startup & Chemistry Handoff: After refill, we manage startup chemistry for new plaster or refreshed surfaces, verify circulation and filtration, and hand you a clear care plan so the new finish cures properly and stays swim-ready. Weekly route care can pick up from there if you want ongoing maintenance. (Startup chemistry for new or refreshed surfaces, Circulation and filter verification, Homeowner care notes for the first weeks)

Remodel Services for Existing Pools

Choose the updates your pool needs. Scopes are tailored after inspection—never one-size-fits-all pricing pulled from a flyer.

• Plastering & Resurfacing - Refresh chalky, stained, or worn interior finishes on an existing shell:
  • Evaluation of plaster wear, etching, and staining from hard Riverside County fill water
  • Resurfacing and plaster refresh options sized to the shell you already have
  • Coordination notes when partner plaster crews are involved—entities stay clearly named
  • Startup chemistry guidance so new plaster cures without early scale or staining
• Tile Renovation - Waterline and feature tile that looks clean and stays sealed:
  • Replacement or repair of failed, hollow, or heavily scaled waterline tile
  • Grout and seal attention suited to hard-water Southwest Riverside County pools
  • Matching or updating tile style when a full waterline refresh is the better long-term fix
  • Prep that protects adjacent plaster and coping during tile work
• Coping Updates - Safer, cleaner edges where deck meets water:
  • Repair or replacement of cracked, uneven, or loose coping stones
  • Attention to trip hazards and drainage along the pool perimeter
  • Finish choices that complement refreshed plaster and tile
  • Scope clarity so coping work lines up with deck and surface phases
• Artificial Pool Rocks - Rock features that fit the remodel—not a separate weekend project:
  • Installation or repair of artificial rock waterfalls and accent features on existing pools
  • Structural and waterproofing considerations discussed before work starts
  • Integration with plaster, tile, and equipment changes in the same remodel plan
  • Practical maintenance notes so rock niches do not become algae traps
• Pool Rock Painting - Bring faded rock back to a natural, finished look:
  • Color refresh for sun-faded artificial rock and waterfall faces
  • Surface prep so paint bonds and holds up under splash and UV
  • Tone matching to surrounding landscaping and new tile or plaster
  • Aftercare guidance for first weeks of outdoor curing
• Equipment Replacement in a Remodel - Pad upgrades that belong with the surface work:
  • Pump, filter, heater, or salt system replacement when it is part of the approved remodel
  • Right-sizing equipment for the refreshed pool rather than copying a failing setup
  • Clean plumbing transitions on the pad after surface and rock phases
  • Handoff to weekly maintenance so chemistry and filtration stay stable

Why Remodel With Rivera Pool Care

• Licensed C-35 Workmanship: Remodel and surface work is backed by Claudio Rivera’s California Contractor License CSLB #1053279 (C-35 Lathing & Plastering)—not an unlicensed handyman visit.
• Existing Pools Only—No New Digs: We focus on remodeling, resurfacing, and refreshing pools that are already built. You will never get a sales pitch to excavate a new pool from scratch.
• Surfaces and Equipment Together: Tile, plaster, rocks, and pad equipment are planned as one remodel when that is what the pool needs—so you are not coordinating three different crews with three different stories.
• Local Routes, Clear Communication: Serving Murrieta, Temecula, Winchester, Lake Elsinore, and Canyon Lake with bilingual communication (Hablamos Español) and the same phone you already use for weekly care: (951) 383-9753.

Frequently Asked Questions