Gardner did me pool (a build - not a remodel) and they did good work. To the best of my knowledge, they're the only authorized Pebbletc/sheen/fina dealers. Mine was Bella Blue Pebblefina - love it!!

Gardner did me pool (a build - not a remodel) and they did good work. To the best of my knowledge, they're the only authorized Pebbletc/sheen/fina dealers. Mine was Bella Blue Pebblefina - love it!!

YOu can try Bogner Pools they are in Riverside. They built our pool and also do remodeling. They are great.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions. Still have all those decisions to make re plaster vs pebbletec/sheen/fina or 3M etc, plus tile and coping choices too - oh dear - all a bit overwhelming!

arielitas_mom, Loved your pool with Pebblefina, had only considered plaster & 3M but will definitely look at that finish, and thanks so much for your response. One other thing, did Gardner do your complete pool build or only the tile/plastering? I am a bit concerned about the payment schedule in their contract: 50% day of prep, 30% day of tile, 20% day of plaster. Is this standard? I would really want to hold final payment until the pool is filled with water and systems working.

This forum is terrific and full of inspirational designs and helpful information but it really underlines the need to find good people to do the work. I have been doing searches hoping to pick up recommendations for pool remodelers in SD but most seem to be new builds. However it has been terrific to see the progress of pool builds through everyones photos - particularly enjoyed following your PB progress Katherine (sdkath) Â that is one amazing pool - hope you are enjoying it and thanks for all the detailed information in your threads.

But Â.. IÂm still hopeful of a few more recommendations  if anyone in San Diego has had a good experience with their pool remodel recently IÂd really appreciate hearing about the company who did the work. Thanks in advance.

We had a pool built in San Diego last year -- not a remodel, but a small company that did a good job.

I'd contact them and see if they could help you out -- their plaster subs and stuff were great, so I'm sure they'd do a good job for you too -- web site is not great, but check out http://www.royallagoonpools.com/ call them and talk to Joe (the owner).

- Jeff

Thanks Jeff, their rock pools look amazing - think my needs may be a little too modest!

Gardner just did our plastering on a new build - the construction was done by Mission Valley Pools (same co. that sdkath used, I think).

I *love* the Pebblefina finish and can't recommend it highly enough. It's as smoother as - or smoother than - plaster, has lots of little sparklies in it, and supposedly has the same durability as Pebbletec/sheen. Mine's Bella Blue.

arielitas_mom: thanks so much. glad to hear you like your Pebblefina finish - it is top of my list at the moment. Hope to see some examples soon.

to wilkiewest :: Royal Lagoon did a very modest pool for us in our small yard, so they may still be worth a call.

- Jeff