Renew the pool interior
Replacement liners for vinyl pools; concrete tile, plaster or quartz refinishing; and individually assessed gel-coat or structural repair for fiberglass pools.
Existing pools · Kitchener–Waterloo
Pool renovations
in Kitchener–Waterloo.
A pool renovation is a chance to make the backyard you have work better for the way you live now. Hipel brings pool, finish and surround decisions into one thoughtful conversation—then confirms what fits your pool and property.
Family-owned pool specialists · Kitchener · Waterloo
01 / Begin with the whole picture
Not just a pool.
The place around it.
When an existing pool feels dated, difficult to use or out of step with the rest of the yard, the answer may involve more than one surface. A considered renovation looks at the pool, its finish, entry, equipment and the space around the water as parts of the same backyard.
Hipel is a family-owned pool specialist and design-build team. We start by understanding what is there, what you would like to change and what the site can support—without assuming every pool can take the same approach.
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02 / Our renovation services
What we renovate
in Kitchener–Waterloo.
From a new liner to a complete pool and deck renovation, we work with your existing pool and the way you want to use it. Plan a focused upgrade or bring several changes together.
- Vinyl liner pools
- Fiberglass pools
- Concrete pools
- Pool decks
- Vinyl liner replacements
- Interior pool modifications
Make entry feel right
Custom steps or benches may be considered as part of a broader update. Their feasibility depends on the existing structure and the intended scope.
Rework the surround
Replace decking or the pool surround to bring the water’s edge into better conversation with the rest of the backyard.
Update the equipment
Equipment upgrades can be part of the plan, with selections and compatibility reviewed against your pool and its existing systems.
03 / Design around what is there
A better backyard
starts with listening.
What feels unfinished? Is the pool surface showing its age, does the entry no longer suit your family, or has the deck become the part you notice most? These are useful starting points—not assumptions about what must be replaced.
We look at the existing pool and the yard together, then shape a scope around your priorities. If a desired change is not suitable for the pool or site, that should be clear before decisions are made.
Discuss your pool and plans04 / From first look to clear scope
Thoughtful work.
Clear decisions.
Every existing pool has its own history. The right first step is an assessment—not a promise based on a photograph or a generic checklist.
Tell us what you want to change
Share your location, pool type if known, what is working and what is not, and which parts of the pool or backyard you hope to update.
Review the pool and property
The team considers the existing structure, surface, equipment, surrounding deck and relevant site conditions. Fiberglass gel-coat or structural repairs are assessed individually.
Confirm feasibility and scope
Discuss which ideas suit the pool and which do not. Structural feasibility, project scope and cost are confirmed after assessment.
Plan the renovation together
Once the scope is understood, materials, related work and the next decisions can be considered as one backyard transformation.
A focused option for vinyl pools
Only the liner?
Start right here.
A liner replacement can make a meaningful difference to an existing vinyl pool without turning the conversation into a complete backyard renovation. The pool still needs assessment, but the scope stays focused on the liner, fit and any related work identified for your pool.
Visit the vinyl liner replacement guide
One matched liner-replacement project. These photographs show liner work, not a complete backyard remodel.
Below the deck / Plumbing replacement
Buried pool plumbing.
Plan before you pave.
Inground pool pipes connect the pool to its equipment, often beneath decks or landscaping. Leaks or damaged connections can mean lost water and disruptive excavation—especially after a new deck has been installed.
A renovation is a sensible time to review those lines. Where replacement is warranted, coordinating it with deck removal can reduce the need to reopen finished surfaces later.
- Investigate before replacing. Discuss leak investigation or pressure testing where appropriate. Water loss or air in the system does not, by itself, confirm a buried pipe leak.
- Plan access together. Consider pipe routes, suction and return lines, fittings and excavation before the new surround goes back.
- Replace what the assessment supports. Not every renovation needs all-new plumbing. The right scope depends on the existing lines, access and planned upgrades.
Jandy / Equipment upgrades
Jandy pool equipment.
Planned for your pool.
Hipel’s Jandy ProEdge builder relationship gives renovation planning a clear equipment starting point. The right choices still depend on the pool you have and the work it needs.
Explore Jandy Versa Plumb
THE SYSTEM / VERSA PLUMBMade to work together.
Made to work together.
Planned for your pad.
Versa Plumb coordinates compatible equipment and plumbing on the equipment pad. A considered layout can use space thoughtfully, keep connections organized and leave room to service the system.
- Thoughtful footprintPlan the pad around equipment and available space.
- Coordinated connectionsBring compatible components into one planned layout.
- Service in mindKeep routine access part of the equipment conversation.
01 / CIRCULATION
VS FloPro
Variable-speed circulation can be set to suit different pool tasks. The right schedule depends on the pool, equipment and how it is used.
Pump details
02 / FILTRATION
Cartridge filter
A cartridge filter is periodically opened for rinsing and cleaning, without the usual backwash cycle of a sand filter. Final filter size is selected for the pool.
Cartridge filter details
03 / HEATING
JXiQ heater
A clear status display and self-diagnostics help make heater operation easier to understand. Fuel supply and pool requirements guide the final selection.
Heater details
04 / WATER SANITATION
TruClear salt system
Uses dissolved salt to generate sanitizing chlorine. Regular water testing and balancing remain part of caring for the pool.
Salt system details05 / A scope shaped by the pool
The details behind
a sound plan.
Renovation decisions are connected. A new finish, added steps or a changed surround each needs to make sense for the existing pool and the property around it.
Ask about your renovation
- Pool construction — vinyl, concrete and fiberglass each call for different renovation considerations.
- Current condition — the pool structure, finish, fittings and equipment help define what is appropriate.
- Site and access — the property, surrounding deck and work access can shape the available scope.
- Your priorities — decide what matters most, then explore which related work belongs together.
06 / Good questions to ask
Before you
renovate.
Bring the ideas you have for your pool. We’ll help put them in context with the pool and property you already have.
Talk with Hipel01Can my pool be changed to a different shape?
Not every pool or property can support a shape change. Feasibility depends on the existing structure, construction type, site conditions and the work involved. Hipel reviews those details before confirming what is possible.
02Can you renovate vinyl, concrete and fiberglass pools?
Hipel works with all three pool types. The appropriate renovation depends on the existing pool and the condition of its structure and finish; fiberglass gel-coat or structural repairs are assessed individually.
03Can I renovate the pool and the surrounding deck together?
Yes, pool and surround work can be considered together. Decking, access, elevations, drainage and the pool edge all influence the scope, so the team reviews the full setting before recommending an approach.
04What will my renovation cost?
There is no useful one-size-fits-all figure for a complete renovation. The pool, chosen work, materials and site conditions shape the scope. Hipel confirms feasibility and cost after an assessment.
05I only need a new vinyl liner. Where should I start?
For a liner-only project, visit the dedicated liner replacement page. It covers assessment, measurement, patterns and installation for existing inground vinyl pools.
Hipel · Family-owned pool specialists
See what your
pool could become.
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