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Complete replacements · Existing inground vinyl pools
Vinyl pool liner
replacement.
Give your existing pool a new interior with a custom-fitted vinyl liner. Hipel handles replacement planning, careful measurement, Latham or Findlay pattern selection and installation. Explore the process here, then find your community in our service-area guides for local planning details.
Planning range$5,000–$12,000+ HST · assessment required
Inground vinyl-liner replacementFind your service location
One pool · one real project
Look at the change
a new liner can make.
A replacement refreshes the pool’s interior surface while keeping the conversation grounded in the condition of the existing pool and what it needs next.
Talk through my liner
Before and after photographs show the same completed liner replacement project.
Real manufacturer pattern previews
Replacement liner patterns.
Find your finish.
Explore actual Latham and Findlay designs, then shortlist a few to discuss with Hipel. A pattern is only one part of a replacement: fit and current options are confirmed for your pool.
47 patterns in the Latham catalogue
View the Latham pattern pageBordered / borderless filtering is not provided for this catalogue because its manufacturer data does not label pattern styles.
Showing 12 of 47 patterns in the Latham catalogue.
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Athena / Parthenon
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Bali / Blue Granite
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Blue Cypress
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Blue Granite
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Blue Mosaic
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Blue Slate Pearl
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Butterfly Effect Pearl
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Carnegie / Cobalt Fusion
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Cayman / Mystic Light Blue
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Citadel Corfu
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Cobalt Cypress
Start with what the pool is telling you
Does your pool liner
need replacing?
Fading, brittle material, cracking and persistent wrinkles can be reasons to plan a complete liner replacement. The assessment considers the existing liner, pool geometry and installation details before a custom liner is ordered.
If the pool is losing water, confirm the source before proceeding: fittings, plumbing or equipment may be involved. The goal is a clear replacement scope—not an assumption based on one symptom.
What the team may inspect
Ask for an assessmentExisting liner and fit, pool floor and walls, steel panels where present, coping, skimmer, returns and relevant suction fittings. Any additional repair work is discussed and approved separately.
An estimate shaped by your pool
What affects your
liner replacement cost?
Every existing pool is different. A replacement assessment helps confirm the measurements, liner-covered features, refill plan and preparation needed before installation, wherever the property sits within our service area.
Your project estimate reflects that scope. Any additional repair work is discussed and approved separately, so you understand what is included before proceeding.
Request a project estimate
What influences your liner replacement price
- 01Pool dimensions & shape
Size, depth profile and configuration determine the liner and fitting work.
- 02How the pool is refilled
Garden hose or delivered water changes the refill plan, duration and cost.
- 03Pattern, steps & benches
Selected material and liner-covered features affect fit and specification.
- 04What is beneath the liner
Floor, wall, coping or fitting repairs may be identified once the old liner is removed.
A clear sequence, with decisions along the way
Your replacement liner.
Measured, fitted, filled.
Pool conditions differ, so the exact plan is confirmed with you. The process typically moves through assessment, measurement, liner selection and fit.
Assess the existing pool
Discuss symptoms, site access and pool details. The team determines whether the pool can be measured full or needs a planned drain and liner removal first.
Measure & choose a pattern
Confirm pool measurements and review available patterns, liner specifications and features such as steps or benches. Material and thickness availability are confirmed individually.
Order & plan the work
The custom liner is ordered after measurements. Manufacture has historically taken about three weeks; current timing is confirmed for your order. Drainage, removal and refill are planned for the site.
Remove, inspect & agree repairs
With the old liner removed, the pool floor, walls and relevant fittings can be reviewed. If additional work is needed, it is explained and approved separately before proceeding.
Fit the liner & fill
The new liner is installed and the pool is filled according to the agreed plan. Installation may sometimes take one day with delivered water; hose refills often take two to five days. Timing varies by pool and site.
The liner is part of ongoing pool care
Good water care
helps protect the finish.
Follow the liner manufacturer’s water-chemistry and care instructions for your selected product. Avoid sharp objects around the liner and never apply undiluted chemicals directly onto its surface.
Do not empty or drain a pool without professional guidance. Groundwater and structural conditions can create serious risks for the pool and liner; ask the Hipel team before any draining is considered.
Vinyl Pool Maintenance Manual
A practical homeowner guide to water balance, routine liner cleaning, safe chemical handling and seasonal care.
View / download PDFVinyl Pool Technical Manual
More detail on vinyl material, water chemistry, stains, wrinkles, equipment and liner troubleshooting.
View / download PDF
Family-owned pool specialists · locally focused
Your existing pool.
A replacement that fits.
Our family-owned team plans complete liner replacements around the pool you already own. Pool shape, entry features, access and the condition beneath the old liner all inform the measurements, preparation and installation sequence.
To request a vinyl liner replacement estimate, share your location, pool age if known, visible damage and any liner-covered steps or benches. Hipel will review your pool details and confirm the next steps for measurement and installation.
Request a liner replacementOur service area
One replacement service.
Local planning for your pool.
Based in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, Hipel provides liner replacement service across the communities shown below. This page covers the replacement process; each location guide adds local planning considerations and relevant municipal resources.
Browse all 53 city, community and municipal-area guides, grouped by the local service area. Township guides connect to their individual communities, so you can choose the most relevant starting point.
Include your pool’s address when requesting a liner replacement estimate so we can confirm service availability and the next steps for an assessment.
Kitchener
Waterloo
Cambridge
Guelph
Wilmot
Woolwich
North Dumfries
Centre Wellington
Guelph/Eramosa
Wellington North
Perth East
East Zorra-Tavistock
Stratford
Woodstock
Brantford
Practical answers before you ask
Pool liner replacement
questions, answered.
01How much does a liner replacement cost?
Planning ranges shown on Hipel’s existing service information are $5,000–$12,000 + HST, with many projects in the $5,500–$8,000 + HST range. These are planning figures, not a quote. Pool dimensions and shape, refill method, selected pattern, liner-covered steps or benches, and repairs to the pool structure or fittings all affect the scope. A site assessment is needed for a project-specific estimate.
02How long does the whole project take?
Custom manufacture has historically taken approximately three weeks after measurement; current lead time is confirmed when planning your project. Installation can sometimes be completed in a day when trucked water is used, while a garden-hose refill often takes two to five days. Refill time and installation plans depend on the site, weather and pool.
03Can you measure my pool without draining it?
Some pools can be measured full. Others need a controlled drain and removal of the existing liner before accurate measurements can be taken. The team determines the approach for your pool. Do not drain a pool yourself: groundwater conditions and the pool structure can make draining risky.
04What should be checked before ordering a replacement liner?
The existing pool’s measurements, floor and walls, liner-covered features, coping and relevant fittings all inform a replacement plan. If the pool is losing water, the source should be confirmed: plumbing, equipment or fittings may be involved. Hipel focuses on complete liner replacements, not standalone liner patching.
05How long should a replacement liner last?
A typical service-life range is approximately 8–12 years, with some liners lasting 15–20 years. These are broad observations, not a warranty or promised interval. Water chemistry, wear, fit and care all influence how a liner ages.
06Can I change my steps or add a bench at the same time?
Possibly. New steps or benches need a site-specific feasibility review; not every existing pool can accommodate every renovation. Share what you have in mind so the team can assess the structure, liner fit and scope.
07Where does Hipel provide liner replacement service?
Hipel serves the cities, communities and municipal areas listed in the service-area section on this page. Choose your location guide for local planning information, then include your full address and pool details in your inquiry so the team can confirm the project location and next steps.
Ready to talk about your existing pool?
Request a liner replacementOn the form, choose “Service for an existing pool,” then “Liner.” The Hipel team will follow up to discuss the pool and assessment. This is not an instant quote or booking.