Plaster doesn't fail overnight. It starts with stubborn staining that won't respond to acid washing, then surfaces that feel rough underfoot, then small hollow spots where the plaster has separated from the shell. By the time there are visible cracks or the plaster is flaking into the filter, the surface has usually been declining for several seasons. Fiberglass pools follow a different path—fading and chalking gel coat, osmotic blisters that bubble up from trapped moisture, or a surface that's become porous enough to harbor algae despite correct chemistry. Both situations eventually reach the same conclusion: the pool needs to come out of service and get resurfaced.
The process starts with a full drain and a thorough inspection of the shell before anything is applied. For plaster pools, that means chipping out hollow sections and failed material, preparing the substrate, applying a bond coat, and then finishing with the new plaster or pebble mix. For fiberglass, prep work addresses any blisters and opens the surface to accept the new gel coat properly. Fill and start-up chemistry run across the first 28 days to cure the surface correctly—shortcuts in that window cause the discoloration and soft spots that appear within the first year. K&D Quality coordinates every phase of the job from prep through start-up, with no separate contractors for the homeowner to manage.
Plaster and fiberglass resurfacing is one of the larger investments a San Jose pool owner makes, and the outcome should last. A properly resurfaced pool has a surface that's smooth and uniformly colored, holds chemistry predictably, and doesn't stain or etch prematurely. The 5-year workmanship warranty covers the work itself, and the 28-day start-up chemistry is built into every job because a new surface that cures correctly is the only foundation that warranty can stand on. Homeowners who've watched a pool age for years are often surprised how different the water looks in a freshly resurfaced shell—brighter, clearer, and easier to maintain.
What's Included
Every plaster & fiberglass resurfacing visit includes
Plaster, pebble, and fiberglass options
28-day start-up chemistry included
Single contractor, no subs
5-year workmanship warranty
Free in-home estimate
Service Area
We proudly serve San Jose, CA and surrounding areas within South Bay, approx. 20 miles from San Jose
San JoseLos GatosSaratogaCampbellWillow GlenCambrian ParkAlmaden ValleyCupertinoSanta ClaraSunnyvale
Full-service weekly maintenance on a fixed route day. Includes brushing walls and tile line, vacuuming as needed, skimmer and pump basket emptying, filter pressure check, water testing for chlorine, pH, alkalinity, cyanuric acid, and salt, and chemical balancing. Equipment is visually inspected every visit and you get a text or email if anything's off. Same tech every week, never subcontracted. Most San Jose pools fall between $165 and $235 per month depending on size and tree cover.
Diagnosis and repair on every major brand: Pentair, Hayward, Polaris, Jandy, Sta-Rite, Zodiac, Raypak. Pumps, motors, filters, valves, plumbing, timers, pressure switches, unions, and o-rings. The parts that fail first ride on our truck, so most repairs close in a single visit. We tell you what's worth fixing and what's worth replacing, with the actual cost difference in writing before any work starts.
Service and repair on attached spas and standalone hot tubs. Heater diagnosis, circulation pump replacement, jet repair, control pack swaps, cover lifter installs, and full drain-and-refills with line flush. We work on Sundance, Hot Spring, Caldera, Jacuzzi, and most older builder-grade attached spas. If the spa shares equipment with the pool, we already know the plumbing. Most diagnostic visits run under an hour and end with a clear written quote.
Salt cell diagnosis, descaling, replacement, and full new-system installation. We install and service Pentair IntelliChlor, Hayward AquaRite, Jandy AquaPure, and CircuPool. Existing cell scaled out? We test cell output and plate condition before quoting a replacement, plenty of cells just need a proper acid bath. New install on a chlorine pool typically runs $1,800 to $2,400 installed for a residential South Bay pool, including the cell, control board, flow switch, and plumbing.
Gas heater and heat pump repair on Raypak, Pentair MasterTemp, Hayward Universal H-Series, and Jandy LXi and JXi. Common fixes: ignition control modules, pressure switches, gas valves, thermal regulators, heat exchangers. We also install replacement heaters and run new gas lines through licensed sub when needed. Cold pool the week before a party? We carry the most-failed parts and most repairs finish same day. Full replacement installs run 1 to 2 days.
Install, program, and repair pool automation: Pentair IntelliCenter and EasyTouch, Hayward OmniLogic and OmniHub, Jandy AquaLink and iAquaLink. We set up the app on your phone, label every relay, and walk you through schedules for pump speeds, heater, lights, and salt cell. Existing system glitching? Most issues trace to a failed actuator, a stuck relay, or a wifi gateway that needs reflashing, not a full board replacement. We diagnose before we sell.
