If you live in Austin, you already understand the power of outdoor living. A well-kept pool turns triple-digit afternoons into stay-cation bliss. But even the most carefully managed plaster surface eventually shows its age. Staining, pitting, or delamination can appear as early as year seven. When that happens, your pool is more than an eyesore—it becomes a safety and maintenance liability. CountBricks is here to make your pool re-plaster Austin project predictable, affordable, and beautiful.
CountBricks combines on-site craftsmanship with proprietary AI estimating. Using real-time voice capture, our platform listens as you describe the pool’s dimensions, finish preferences, and access challenges. In seconds, CountBricks generates a complete material and labor breakdown that reflects current Austin costs. Homeowners don’t have to wait days for a quote, and contractors never worry about under-bidding a complex job.
• AI-powered takeoffs slash estimating time by up to 80%
• Cost database updates every 24 hours for accurate bids
• Digital invoices integrate seamlessly with CountBricks.com/services for transparent billing
1. Surface Preparation: Existing plaster is chipped or hydro-blasted to bond with the new layer.
2. Structural Inspection: Our team checks for rebar exposure and shell cracks, flagging repairs inside the same CountBricks estimate.
3. Bond Coat Application: A high-adhesion slurry ensures the fresh plaster locks to the gunite.
4. Plaster Install: We trowel a uniform 3/8-inch coat, using white, quartz, or pebble finishes per your design brief.
5. Acid Wash & Start-Up: After curing, the pool is washed, filled, and chemically balanced for a flawless surface.
Central Texas water chemistry includes high calcium hardness that etches traditional white marble plaster faster than in other regions. Add in year-round swimming seasons, and Austin pools rack up extra chemical cycles. CountBricks factors that localized wear into every specification. Our Austin-specific plaster blends feature supplemental pozzolans and quartz aggregate to extend service life to 12–15 years.
• Instant, itemized proposals—no more vague allowances
• Detailed schedule generated for each task, viewable at CountBricks.com/portfolio
• Professional crews certified in OSHA fall-protection and confined-space protocols
• Optional smart automation package: integrate LED lighting and variable-speed pumps during the same visit
While CountBricks provides a live estimate in minutes, understanding the variables helps homeowners make confident decisions.
• Pool Size & Shape: Free-form and lagoon styles require more hand-trowel time.
• Finish Selection: Pebble and glass bead aggregates cost 25–40% more than standard plaster but can double the lifespan.
• Access & Drainage: Tight side yards around Austin’s infill lots may necessitate smaller equipment and extra labor hours.
• Structural Repairs: Discovering shell cracks adds epoxy injection or staple reinforcement tasks to the quote.
1. Standard White Marble: Economical, smooth, but prone to etching.
2. Quartz Blend: Higher durability and color options, moderate cost.
3. Pebble Aggregate: Premium texture, longest lifespan, widest palette.
CountBricks shows you side-by-side lifecycle cost analyses so you see which option truly fits your budget goals.
The Smith family’s 450-sq-ft pool off South Lamar had scaling and a persistent rust stain. They engaged CountBricks via a five-minute voice call. Within 30 seconds, our system produced a $9,850 quartz re-plaster estimate, including a $650 allowance for step repair. Work began five days later and wrapped in 48 hours. Final invoicing matched the original bid to the penny, viewable anytime at their secure CountBricks.com/client-dashboard.
• Schedule during mild months—March through May—to minimize mid-summer chalking.
• Opt for a darker plaster shade to hide minor calcium deposits common in Austin.
• Balance water chemistry weekly for the first 30 days; CountBricks provides a start-up kit.
• Consider LED lighting upgrade while the pool is drained to save on future electrician visits.
• Keep pets off the coping for 48 hours to prevent paw impressions.
1. Call or open the CountBricks.com/services chat.
2. Speak naturally while our AI records dimensions and preferences.
3. Receive a line-item estimate with materials, tasks, and timeline.
4. Approve the quote electronically and select your start date.
5. Watch progress in real time from your phone—photos, invoices, and change orders sync automatically.
Our Austin crews treat your backyard like their own, from dust-controlled demolition to spotless cleanup. Every project carries a five-year workmanship warranty backed by digital documentation stored on CountBricks.com for instant retrieval.
If your pool looks tired or rough underfoot, a timely re-plaster can restore its beauty and value. Trust the team that merges cutting-edge AI with decades of craft expertise. Reach out today, and swim in a refreshed oasis sooner than you think.
Once CountBricks completes your pool re-plaster Austin project, the countdown to longevity begins. The first 30 days are crucial for curing, chemical balance, and stain prevention. Follow these expert guidelines to protect your investment.
• Brush Twice Daily: A nylon brush sweeps away plaster dust, allowing crystals to harden evenly.
• Maintain pH 7.2–7.4: Low pH prevents scale buildup and mottling common in Austin’s mineral-rich water.
• Use Startup Sequestering Agents: CountBricks supplies mineral control doses to stop metal stains.
• Delay Salt Systems: Wait 28 days before activating salt chlorine generators to avoid surface etching.
A 600-sq-ft lap pool owned by the Nguyen family faced rough, discolored plaster after 11 summers. CountBricks recommended a Caribbean-blue quartz finish with added pozzolans. The AI estimate projected 14 labor hours; actual field time logged 13.6—a 3% variance. Two months post-completion, digital pH logs show stable chemistry, and energy bills dropped 17% thanks to a simultaneous variable-speed pump install.
Re-plastering is more than cosmetic. Austin realtors partnering with CountBricks report pools in top condition raise listing values by up to 7%. Insurance carriers also favor updated plaster, sometimes lowering liability premiums. CountBricks documents every task with geotagged photos, giving homeowners proof of compliance for resale or policy negotiations.
1. Visit CountBricks.com/services and select “Pool Refresh.”
2. Upload or dictate pool dimensions; the AI does the math.
3. Review the instant proposal and lock your project window.
4. Monitor milestones through the CountBricks dashboard.
5. Enjoy years of worry-free swimming backed by our warranty.
Choosing CountBricks means merging technology with trustworthy craftsmanship. Dive in today and experience the simplest way to keep your Austin pool sparkling for years to come.
