Updated October 2026
Como is one of the Shire's oldest and most characterful suburbs, with heritage-feel cottages, narrow streets and steep ground running down to the Georges and Woronora rivers. Pools here tend to be older, squeezed into tighter yards than the estate suburbs, and reached down narrow side paths or stairs. That combination, old pool plus hard access, is exactly the kind of job where an experienced renovator earns their money.
Many Como pools date from the 70s and 80s and carry the wear you would expect: failed or patched interiors, brick coping from the era, original fittings and fencing that predates current standards by decades. Shaded river-valley blocks also keep some pools cool and leaf-filled, so green water is a familiar winter story.
Common pool jobs in Como
- Resurfacing older interiors where access is by hand, not machine
- Replacing era brick coping and repairing bond beams
- Upgrading pre-standard fencing for compliance certificates
- Green pool recovery for shaded and tree-lined yards
- Leak detection and fitting replacement on original plumbing penetrations
Como pool renovation pricing
Access is the swing factor in Como, so treat any figure as guide pricing only. Two identical resurfaces can differ meaningfully based on how materials get to the pool. The pool renovation cost guide covers the typical ranges and what moves them.
Frequently asked questions
Our street is narrow and there is no side access. Can the pool still be done?
Yes. Renovators run hoses and small equipment through houses and over fences more often than you would think. It is planned at quote stage, protected properly, and priced honestly.
The pool fence is original to the 1970s house. Will it pass inspection?
Almost certainly not without work. Barrier standards have tightened substantially since then, and older fences typically need height, gap and gate fixes. See pool compliance for what is checked.
Does heritage character limit what we can do with the pool?
Renovating an existing pool's interior, coping and equipment is generally straightforward. Anything structural or new construction may need approval, and a renovator can advise on where that line sits for your property.