Pool repair and pool services in Claremont
Claremont is an established Southern Suburbs neighbourhood that takes heavy winter rain, with mature gardens and long-standing pools. We refer you to a pool contractor who covers Claremont.
Wet winters under the mountain
Claremont sits on the wet side of the city, in the belt at the foot of Table Mountain that takes far more winter rain than the Northern Suburbs. Long-record measurements put the mountain-facing southern suburbs at several times the wet-season rainfall of the flat, northern parts of Cape Town: about 1 184 mm of April-to-October rain at Kirstenbosch against 385 mm at Maitland and 414 mm at Cape Town International. That rain raises groundwater around pools, dilutes the water and slows any work that needs a drained shell, so local contractors usually plan surface work for the drier months.
Many Claremont gardens have large, mature trees. Leaf fall clogs skimmers and pump baskets, stains the surface and uses up chlorine, and roots can affect pipes and paving over the years.
Claremont's pools, like its houses, date from many decades. A concrete pool with a marbelite finish wears slowly, but by the time it is several decades old it has often been re-marbelited once or more. See re-marbelite versus fibreglass relining for how that choice works.
Common pool jobs in Claremont
- Resurfacing and full renovations of older pools.
- Leak detection on original skimmers and pipes.
- Coping and paving repairs.
- Equipment upgrades in old pump rooms.
What to tell the contractor
Say when the pool was last resurfaced, what the surface is now, and whether it loses water. Tell them about large trees near the pool and the access route from the street, which matters for materials and rubble.
Claremont service pages
Frequently asked questions
Should I re-marbelite or reline my Claremont pool?
Both work on a sound shell. Re-marbelite keeps the classic finish; fibreglass is smoother and less porous. A contractor can advise after an inspection.
Is it a problem that trees overhang my pool?
Leaves add cleaning and staining, and roots can affect pipes and paving over time. It is worth mentioning to the contractor.
When should I resurface?
Plan in late winter or early spring, outside the wettest weeks, so the pool is ready for summer.
Request a pool contractor in Claremont
Fields marked * are required. We use these details only to refer your enquiry to a pool contractor who covers your suburb. See our privacy policy.