If you have a fibreglass pool that has started to crack, blister, fade or lose water in Johannesburg, Trademen Pools can help. We work right across Johannesburg — from the northern suburbs, the south, the east, Roodepoort and Soweto — restoring pools to a smooth, watertight, lasting finish. Across Johannesburg’s many suburbs you’ll find everything from decades-old plaster pools to modern fibreglass shells, each with its own repair needs.
Re-fibreglassing lays a brand-new fibreglass layer and gelcoat over a prepared shell — ideal for old marbelite pools that keep going porous and green.
Because we work across Johannesburg regularly — the full spread of Joburg pools, from heritage homes to new builds — we know what these pools need and quote accordingly.
Signs your fibreglass pool needs attention in Johannesburg
- Osmosis blisters — raised bubbles where water has crept behind the gelcoat
- Spider & structural cracks — fine crazing or wider cracks in the shell
- Fading, chalking & rough patches — UV damage that leaves the surface harsh underfoot
- Delamination — areas where the fibreglass layer has lifted from the structure
- Ongoing water loss — a shell crack or failed fitting losing more than evaporation
- New fibreglass laminate over a prepared shell, including old marbelite pools
What does swimming pool re fiberglassing cost?
Spot crack and blister repairs are the most affordable route, while a full re-fibreglass of an average pool runs over several days depending on size, damage and colour. We quote after seeing the pool, never blind over the phone. Either way, you get a clear, fair price for the work in Johannesburg — no surprises.
How we repair & re-fibreglass your pool
- Drain the pool and map every crack, blister and delaminated zone
- Grind back failing gelcoat and loose laminate to a sound surface
- Rebuild cracks with chopped-strand matting and resin (not just a skim)
- Lay up a fresh fibreglass layer to restore shell strength
- Apply a new UV-stable gelcoat or flowcoat in your chosen colour
- Cure, refill and balance the water ready to swim
Fibreglass repair is a resin-and-matting process, not a cement one, so surface preparation is everything — it’s the difference between a repair that lasts ten years and one that blisters again in two seasons.
Other pool services in Johannesburg
We’re a full-service pool company, so we can also help with:
- Heated Swimming Pools in Johannesburg
- Fiberglass Swimming Pool Repair in Johannesburg
- Marbelite Finish Repair in Johannesburg
Swimming Pool Re Fiberglassing FAQs — Johannesburg
Can you repair a fibreglass pool without redoing the whole shell?
Often yes. Isolated cracks and blisters can be repaired and blended into the existing finish. A full re-fibreglass is only needed when the gelcoat or laminate has widely failed.
How long before we can swim again?
Usually within a few days of completion, once the final gelcoat has cured and the pool is refilled and balanced.
Can you fibreglass over an old marbelite pool?
Yes — re-fibreglassing over a properly prepared marbelite shell is one of the most popular upgrades we do.
Will the new colour match the rest of the pool?
On a full re-fibreglass the whole surface is recoated for an even finish. For spot repairs we colour-match as closely as possible and advise honestly on the result.
We also serve nearby areas
Need swimming pool re fiberglassing close by? We also cover:
Want the full picture? Read more about our fibreglass pools work, or see every town we cover on our pool service areas page.
Get a free swimming pool re fiberglassing quote in Johannesburg
Send us a few photos of your pool and we’ll give you honest guidance and a fair quote.
Call: 081 537 0757
Email: sales@trademen.co.za
Serving Johannesburg & surrounds — the northern suburbs, the south, the east, Roodepoort and Soweto.