Pool renovation in the Algarve: repair, reline or rebuild?

Many Algarve pools are 20 or 30 years old. The question we hear most: is it worth repairing, or better to rebuild?

The three routes

1. Targeted repair (€1,500–5,000) — cracks, joints, loose tiles. Right when the structure is sound.
2. Reinforced liner (€6,000–12,000) — waterproofs over the old finish. Fixes chronic leaks and refreshes the look in one go.
3. Partial rebuild (€15,000+) — for structural problems or a change of shape or depth.

Warning signs

• Losing more than 2–3 cm of water a week (beyond evaporation)
• Cracks that come back after repair
• Tiles coming loose in several areas
• A pump over 10 years old — a variable-speed replacement usually cuts running costs substantially

A site visit with a leak test quickly tells us which of the three routes makes sense for your pool.