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Sacramento Pool Resurfacing: Spring vs Summer Timing Trade-offs

by pooltime
Jul 27, 2025
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The timing dilemma hits most Sacramento families the same way: spring offers a reasonable middle ground with moderate savings and summer readiness, while summer provides immediate convenience at premium pricing. After 35+ years of helping families navigate this choice, I can tell you the "right" answer depends entirely on your specific priorities and circumstances. Here’s […]

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Winter Pool Resurfacing in Sacramento: Maximum Savings Worth the Wait?

by pooltime
Jun 21, 2025
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Let’s talk about the biggest money-saving opportunity most Sacramento pool owners never consider: winter resurfacing. We’re talking about $5,000+ savings that can upgrade your entire project or fund other home improvements. But there’s a catch—you’ll need patience and realistic expectations about timelines. I learned this lesson early in my career when a customer in Elk […]

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Fall Pool Resurfacing in Sacramento: Why September-November Is Perfect

by pooltime
May 16, 2025
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There’s something magical about fall resurfacing projects that I’ve noticed over my 35+ years in this business. The weather’s stable, the crews aren’t rushed, and everything just seems to come together perfectly. In fact, if someone asked me to choose the absolute best time for pool resurfacing in Sacramento, I’d say October without hesitation. I […]

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Sacramento Pool Resurfacing: Save $5,000 with Off-Season Timing

by pooltime
May 09, 2025
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After 35 years in the pool business here in Sacramento, I’ve learned that timing isn’t just about convenience—it’s about money. Real money. The difference between resurfacing your pool in January versus July? You’re looking at $4,000 to $5,000 in savings, sometimes more. That’s enough to upgrade from basic plaster to a premium NPT finish and […]

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Chemical Balance Nightmares: When Your Sacramento Pool Surface Causes Water Problems

by pooltime
May 05, 2025
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Spending twice as much on chemicals but still can’t keep your pool balanced? Testing water daily but pH keeps drifting despite constant adjustments? Your pool surface might be the hidden culprit behind your chemical battles, absorbing sanitizers and releasing compounds that make water management impossible. The chemical awakening for a family in Granite Bay came […]

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Sacramento Pool Cracks and Flaking: Structural Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore

by pooltime
Apr 25, 2025
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The $35,000 lesson learned by a family in Elk Grove started with a hairline crack they noticed but decided to "keep an eye on." Two years later, that innocent-looking crack had become a major structural failure requiring foundation repair, complete resurfacing, and deck reconstruction. "It looked so small and harmless," the homeowner told me. "I […]

Pool wall showing significant plaster deterioration with large areas of brown discoloration and exposed substrate beneath, with blue decorative tile border at top and water visible at bottom.

Sacramento Pool Stains That Won’t Come Off: When Cleaning Fails, Resurfacing Saves

by pooltime
Apr 04, 2025
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The breaking point for a family in Roseville came after spending their third weekend scrubbing the same rust stains that had returned within days of their "successful" cleaning. They’d already spent $800 on specialty chemicals and professional stain removal treatments, only to watch the stains come back stronger each time. "I finally realized I wasn’t […]

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Is Your Sacramento Pool Surface Failing? Early Warning Signs That Save Thousands

by pooltime
Mar 20, 2025
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The wake-up call for a family in Elk Grove came during their annual pool party when they realized the "minor roughness" they’d been ignoring had become sharp enough to cut a guest’s foot. What they’d dismissed as normal wear for three years had progressed to a safety hazard requiring emergency resurfacing during peak season. The […]

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Budget Breakdown: Plaster vs. Premium Aggregate True Costs for Sacramento Pools

by pooltime
Mar 13, 2025
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The financial awakening came for a family in Fair Oaks when they calculated the real costs after living with both surfaces. Their first pool had traditional plaster that seemed like a great budget choice at $8,000. Over 12 years, they spent another $15,000 on two acid washes, constant chemical battles, and early replacement. Their new […]

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