Pools in Vélez-Málaga: renovation and upgrading of installations
Vélez-Málaga has the oldest stock of pools in the Axarquía. Eighties villas around Triana and the vega, country houses with pools built thirty years ago, developments that have changed hands several times and carry installations patched up by many different people.
Almost all of these pools work. The problem is they work badly: they use more than they should, break down repeatedly and demand constant maintenance – not because of the maintenance, but because of the design. That is mainly what Total Pool does in Vélez-Málaga: bringing old installations up to date, in stages and without touching the structure.
Services
Filtration system upgrades
Repairs and leak detection
Salt chlorination in Vélez-Málaga
Automatic pH control in Vélez-Málaga
LED lighting in Vélez-Málaga
Maintenance and covers in Vélez-Málaga
Upgrading an old pool without building work
Most of the improvements that really transform a pool happen in the plant room, not in the pool itself. A variable-speed pump instead of a fixed-flow single-phase one. A correctly sized filter instead of one that was too small twenty years ago. Automatic dosing instead of a drum and a measuring cup. LED lighting instead of halogen spotlights that eat electricity and blow.
None of these jobs involves breaking up, emptying the pool or lifting the coping. They can be done all at once or spread over three seasons, starting with whatever weighs most on your bills and breakdowns. Before proposing anything, we go through the whole installation and put figures on each improvement.
When the pool is fine but the hydraulics aren't
A pool shell in good condition with a badly designed circuit is the most common case here. Undersized pipes, badly positioned return jets that leave dead zones, valves that no longer close, filtration times worked out by guesswork. It’s a job of diagnosis more than replacement, and it’s where the difference between swapping parts and understanding the installation really shows.
Before buying a house with a pool
Plenty of houses with thirty-year-old pools are sold in Vélez-Málaga, and the real condition of the installation almost never appears in the listing.
A pre-purchase inspection costs little and avoids surprises: whether the shell has structural movement, whether the hydraulics are properly done or patched up, whether the plant room meets the basics, and what investment is needed to bring it up to standard. It’s information that also helps you negotiate the price.
Areas covered
Vélez-Málaga town centre, Triana, the vega, Almayate, Trapiche, Cajiz and the surrounding countryside. Nearby: Torre del Mar, Caleta de Vélez, Chilches and Algarrobo.
A quote for your pool in Vélez-Málaga
Tell us how old the installation is and what’s causing problems. We go through the whole plant room and give you the improvements ranked by impact and cost.
Frequently asked questions about pool services in Vélez-Málaga
My pool is thirty years old. Is it worth renovating or should I build a new one?
In the vast majority of cases, upgrading the equipment is far better value than rebuilding the pool, as long as the structure is sound.
How much can a variable-speed pump cut my bill?
It depends on use, but it’s the upgrade with the biggest impact on a pool’s electricity consumption, because the pump is the equipment that runs for the most hours.
Can an old pool be converted to salt chlorination?
Yes, it’s one of the most common conversions. Material compatibility needs checking and the unit must be sized correctly.
Do you carry out upgrades in stages?
Yes. We prioritise by impact and budget, and plan what to do each season.